Chief Assessor

The city of Medford is looking for a Chief Assessor.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Chief Assessor is responsible for the quinquennial and interim certification of all real and personal property, as well as responsible for the administration of the motor vehicle excise tax, and statutory tax exemption programs, as well as for working with city officials to set the annual tax rate. This position performs highly technical, analytical, and complex work in the appraisal of property in accordance with state and local statutes and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the oversight and management of the Assessing Office which includes conducting the appraisal analysis necessary to annually produce new assessed values for all types of real and personal property, in accordance with DOR regulations.
• Represents the Assessor Board at hearings before the Appellate Tax Board, District and Superior Courts.
• Assesses and administers motor vehicle excise tax program.
• Appraises property as appropriate according to market, replacement cost, and capitalization of income approaches to value.
• Examine deeds, maps, building plans, permits, and market data for the purpose of obtaining real estate market data and locating all taxable and tax-exempt property.
• Analyzes market conditions and determines trends and changes and their effect on local assessments; develops and maintains knowledge of all properties and market characteristics in the city.
• Annually prepares and administers a budget for the Assessing division of the Finance department.
• Processes and acts on abatement and exemption applications and sends copies of approved abatement or exemption certificates to the City Collector and to the Auditor.
• Commits delinquent municipal charges, including water and sewer liens and charges, to tax bills.
• Serves as Chair of the Board of Assessors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field.
• At least five years of progressive responsibility experience as an assessor or property appraiser or in a related field.

Preferred:

• Massachusetts Assessor Certification (MAA, RMS, CMA) or completion of assessing courses offered by the Massachusetts Association of Assessors or International Association of Assessing Officers.

License and Certifications

• In accordance with the Department of Revenue regulations (830 CNR), any person who is elected or appointed as an assessor is required to complete the basic course of training and pass the examination prepared by the State Revenue Commissioner within two years following election or appointment, except as otherwise provided for in the statute.
• Must obtain state certifications of Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA) within one year of appointment. Must maintain MAA certification through continuing education during time of employment.

Non-union CAF-19 ($2,126.16- $2,486.42 weekly)
Stipends distributed evenly per paid period:
$3,500/year – Board of Assessor Chair, $1,500/year – MVDC Board, a monthly travel stipend

***For the full description on the job posting, please visit the city of Medford’s website. www.medfordma.org