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Assessor/Appraiser, Town of Burlington

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Assessor/Appraiser
Town of Burlington
The town of Burlington (population 24,320) seeks applications from qualified candidates for the position of Appraiser/Assessor. Burlington is home to over 1,500 corporations, partnerships and businesses including numerous office and industrial parks and high tech campuses. Burlington has approximately 9,100 residential housing units with 73% of housing being single family and 27% multi-family condominiums and rental apartments with 700 additional units under construction. Working under the administrative direction of the Board of Assessors, the Appraiser/Assessor leads a department responsible for appraising and assessing residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property within Burlington, and participates in municipal tax assessment activities. Qualified candidates will have a solid background in real estate appraisal with particular skill in commercial and industrial property, as well as knowledge of the methodology of property assessment. The ideal candidate should possess seasoned leadership experience in a collaborative fashion, sound judgment, strong budgeting skills, a passion for public service, the capacity to build trust among internal and external constituents, honesty, flexibility, and ability to develop and maintain lasting relationships. Must have five years of progressively responsible related experience, including supervisory experience. BA required in a related field, supplemented by training and experience in real estate appraisal, or a high school diploma with eight years of related experience. Must possess or be able to attain with two years of employment a certificate in municipal assessing, with a designation of either Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA), Residential Massachusetts Assessor (RMA), of Certified Massachusetts Assessor (CMA) issued by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers. Starting salary is mid-$70,000’s–mid-$80,000’s, DOQ. Position is expected to begin in June. Send resume and cover letter by March 20 to: Joanne Faust, Human Resources Director, Town of Burlington, 29 Center St., Burlington, MA 01803. Fax: (781) 238-4696. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Apply online (preferred) at www.burlington.org. EOE (posted 02/03, exp. 03/31)