Property Valuation Senior Assessor CALAP

State of Vermont

1d • $66,061 - $103,542

About The Position

Do you want to support Vermont communities and listing officials? Do you want to ensure equity in property taxes? There has never been a better time to bring your values and talents to the collaborative team at the Vermont Department of Taxes. We are seeking a senior assessor to work closely with listers and assessors and to help lead the Commercial Appraisal and Litigation Assistance Program (CALAP). If you have a passion for working with municipalities and a talent for managing programs, we want to hear from you!

The Commercial Appraisal and Litigation Assistance Program, created by Act 163 of 2022, supports municipalities in appraising high-value commercial properties to establish fair and defensible values. This is one of two positions that supports this program. The CALAP Manager is responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the program, including but not limited to working with appraisal vendors and municipalities to ensure projects happen timely. This position will work closely with the PVR Division Director, other PVR division supervisors, department legal staff including the CALAP attorney, and external partners including municipal officials and appraisal vendors. They will also work closely with 10-15 municipalities, serving as their district advisor.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

Providing training, education, and support to municipal officials to maintain the statewide grand list for the purpose of education funding.
Conducting detailed analyses of municipal assessment practices through the annual Equalization Study.
Evaluating and updating utility valuation methodologies.
Reviewing applications to the program.
Coordinating with vendors to ensure timely completion of projects.
Reviewing appraisals for accuracy and completion.
Participating in the appeals process as needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in real estate appraisal or assessment, with some experience in reviewing appraisals especially for utility properties.
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience working with multiple vendors to ensure projects are completed timely.
Some experience in reviewing appraisals especially for commercial properties.
A desire to learn and grow and have experience fostering that desire in others.
A proven record of prioritizing work, managing deadlines, and aligning expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about tax law and policies.

Requirements

• Experience in real estate appraisal or assessment, with some experience in reviewing appraisals especially for utility properties.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with multiple vendors to ensure projects are completed timely.
• Some experience in reviewing appraisals especially for commercial properties.
• A desire to learn and grow and have experience fostering that desire in others.
• A proven record of prioritizing work, managing deadlines, and aligning expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about tax law and policies.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher AND four (5) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in property assessment, property tax administration, real estate appraisal or related field.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND six (6) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in property assessment, property tax administration, real estate appraisal, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Employees who have not completed an advanced appraisal course approved by the Property Valuation and Review Division are required to complete it within two years of appointment.
• An incumbent must be prepared to live a reasonable distance to their assigned district.
• An incumbent must dedicate a portion of their residence to field office work.
• Extensive travel is involved for which private means of transportation must be available.

Responsibilities

• Providing training, education, and support to municipal officials to maintain the statewide grand list for the purpose of education funding.
• Conducting detailed analyses of municipal assessment practices through the annual Equalization Study.
• Evaluating and updating utility valuation methodologies.
• Reviewing applications to the program.
• Coordinating with vendors to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Reviewing appraisals for accuracy and completion.
• Participating in the appeals process as needed.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees