Director of Assessing

Town of Duxbury•Duxbury, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Assessing is responsible for the administration and provision of assessment services including the annual revaluation of all real and personal property and the administration of the motor vehicle and boat excise programs, statutory tax exemption programs, personal property, betterments/special assessments, and the annual review of the tax-exempt status of non-profit organizations. Performs technical, analytic and highly complex work in the appraisal of property in accordance with State and local statutes and regulations. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Requirements

College degree with five to seven (5-7) years related work experience within the field of assessing and/or appraisal ; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation within one year of appointment
Valid Class D Massachusetts driver’s license.
Comprehensive knowledge of real estate appraisal principles and practices with an emphasis on assessing related mass appraisal
Strong working knowledge of Massachusetts law Chapter 59, regulations and procedures related to municipal finance including MGL Chapter 44, assessing and related assessing department programs
Familiarity with real estate building styles, materials and methods of construction.
Ability to integrate independent appraisal analysis with the tools provided by a Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Effective management and computer skills
Mathematical skills
Proficient written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Municipal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct the appraisal analysis and Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) work necessary to annually produce new assessed values for all types of real property.
Appraise property according to the market, replacement cost and capitalization of income approaches to value.
Conduct statistical and mathematical analysis of property values, market trends, and recent sales data.
Examine deeds, maps, building plans, permits and market data in order to obtain real estate market data and to locate all taxable and tax-exempt property.
Inspect all property as necessary and appropriate for additions, alterations, and demolitions.
Prepare and present all Tax Classification materials annually to the Selectboard.
Produce the annual Tax Recapitulation Sheet and related records in cooperation with the Finance Director and other department heads.
Prepare and submit accurate and timely records to third parties as required.
Maintain professional and frequent contact with the public, Town officials, attorneys, members of the banking and real estate communities, appraisers and state agencies.
Annually prepare department budget, town map modifications, continuing disclosure documents, and respond to audit requirements.
Utilize the Town’s website and media to address assessing matters and promote quality assessing practices.
Work with other department heads to maintain and develop the Town’s Geographic Information System (GIS).
Defend assessed values before the State Appellate Tax Board; construct and prepare testimony as necessary.
Organize and participate in all meetings of the Board of Assessors.
Attend meetings (day or evening) of the Selectboard and Finance Committee, as needed.
Work closely with all Town departments, including Treasurer/Collector, Municipal Services, and Town Clerk to perform duties.
Performs other duties and functions as required or directed.