Deputy Tax Assessor

Town of Trumbull•Trumbull, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Tax Assessor, this position is responsible for overseeing and supervising the day-to-day technical and clerical work of the Tax Assessor Office. The Deputy Tax Assessor directs the work of all employees under the Assessor's charge. Most duties require independent judgment and compliance with the appropriate laws of the State of Connecticut.

Requirements

Knowledge of office procedures and principles of office management and/or record keeping.
Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Word and Excel.
Ability to respond courteously to the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to learn appropriate State and Town laws.
Clear and concise written and oral expression.
Accuracy and attention to details.
BA or BS degree with minimum two (2) years’ experience in assessment or appraisal of real estate OR IN LIEU OF DEGREE six (6) years municipal tax assessing/appraisal experience.
CCMA I or II certification is required.
Must be citizens of the United States or present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with Vision, QDS and other Assessor’s software a plus.

Responsibilities

Review and enter assessment data into a computer database to create new taxable accounts.
Responsible for State & Town Tax Relief Programs.
Set up, maintain, and update files for exemption programs for the disabled, veterans, elderly tax relief, and renters’ relief.
Assist members of the public in applying for tax exemptions and enter tax exemption information into assessment information systems.
Provide technical information and assistance to taxpayers, attorneys, Town departments, Boards, and the Town Council, as well as technical backup for the Assessor’s Office.
Review and follow through on all questions and concerns of the general public involving assessments and related matters.
Prepare information releases to assist the public in understanding assessment procedures, regulations, exemptions, and related matters.
Supervise, plan, and organize departmental work according to standard office procedures; establish priorities in daily task performance.
Supervise maintenance in regard to GIS system, update assessors maps showing newly-assigned parcel numbers on subdivision/lot splits and complete corresponding clerical work.
Calculate and enter prorated assessments for tax relief programs.
Assist with Personal Property and Motor Vehicle Grand Lists, including discovering new businesses, mailing declarations, processing declarations and exemptions, inputting assessment data, identifying non-filers, mailing increase notices, and processing data from DMV.
Responsible for Department Budget and Purchase Orders in accordance with budget guidelines.
Work with the State Office of Policy and Management regarding new guidelines for State programs.
Prepare statistical and narrative reports for submission to OPM.
Work closely with the Tax Collector’s Office.
Responsible for merging files over to the Tax Collector’s system for their tax billing.
Supervise office staff daily and act as the Tax Assessor in his/her absence.