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City of Gardner
This is a department head level position, under general supervision of the Mayor providing professional, administrative, supervisory, and technical work directing the operations of the Assessor’s Department, in accordance with State and local statutes and regulations, and the policies/ordinances of the city of Gardner.Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all assessment information for all city parcels. Stays current on market trends/legislation. Studies market conditions and changes, analyzes deeds, tracks building permits and land changes to determine trends and changes in property values. Supervises the review of all deeds, maps, plans, permits and other data to obtain accurate valuation data and to identify and locate all taxable property in the city. Assumes responsibility for revaluing property for certification according to related Massachusetts General Laws; responsible revaluation, including reviewing sales and properties (in the field), adjusting building and land valuation schedules, reviewing values and presenting valuations and methodologies for State approval. Responsible for working with the Engineering Department to maintain Assessor’s maps of the city. Maps and associated data are produced using GIS technology. Prepares all forms, lists and reports required to obtain State approval of city’s tax rate, in cooperation with City Auditor. Supervises the commitment of real estate, personal property, motor vehicle excise, boat excise, and special assessment tax bills to the Tax Collector. Assists members of the Board of Assessors in the preparation of tax rate documentation for state certification of the Tax Rate. Qualifications: Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws relating to property assessment. Thorough knowledge of the computer assisted Mass Appraisal Systems. Education: must possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or a related field. Experience: Three years of experience in property tax administration. Working knowledge of Vision Appraisal, GIS software and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office required. For a full job description and list of qualifications please refer to Job Opportunities at www.gardner-ma.gov. Qualified candidates please submit a letter of interest and resume March 31 to: Debra Pond, Director of Personnel, City of Gardner, 95 Pleasant St., Gardner, MA 01440 or to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Municipal Jobs Listings City Assessor, City of Gardner
City Assessor, City of Gardner
City of Gardner
This is a department head level position, under general supervision of the Mayor providing professional, administrative, supervisory, and technical work directing the operations of the Assessor’s Department, in accordance with State and local statutes and regulations, and the policies/ordinances of the city of Gardner.Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all assessment information for all city parcels. Stays current on market trends/legislation. Studies market conditions and changes, analyzes deeds, tracks building permits and land changes to determine trends and changes in property values. Supervises the review of all deeds, maps, plans, permits and other data to obtain accurate valuation data and to identify and locate all taxable property in the city. Assumes responsibility for revaluing property for certification according to related Massachusetts General Laws; responsible revaluation, including reviewing sales and properties (in the field), adjusting building and land valuation schedules, reviewing values and presenting valuations and methodologies for State approval. Responsible for working with the Engineering Department to maintain Assessor’s maps of the city. Maps and associated data are produced using GIS technology. Prepares all forms, lists and reports required to obtain State approval of city’s tax rate, in cooperation with City Auditor. Supervises the commitment of real estate, personal property, motor vehicle excise, boat excise, and special assessment tax bills to the Tax Collector. Assists members of the Board of Assessors in the preparation of tax rate documentation for state certification of the Tax Rate. Qualifications: Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws relating to property assessment. Thorough knowledge of the computer assisted Mass Appraisal Systems. Education: must possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or a related field. Experience: Three years of experience in property tax administration. Working knowledge of Vision Appraisal, GIS software and demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office required. For a full job description and list of qualifications please refer to Job Opportunities at www.gardner-ma.gov. Qualified candidates please submit a letter of interest and resume March 31 to: Debra Pond, Director of Personnel, City of Gardner, 95 Pleasant St., Gardner, MA 01440 or to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
