Assessor

Maintains all records both manually and by computer as required; maintains database within the Town’s computer assisted mass appraisal system; assists in managing GIS program and updating of on-line web information for both the Town’s web site and information for the on-line mapping link. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and completed Town of Killingly Application by e-mail (employment@killinglyct.gov) or by mail to the Town Manager’s Office, 172 Main Street, Danielson, CT 06239.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

The Town of Killingly seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Assessor.  
 
Primary responsibilities including but not limited to:

• finding, listing, measuring, and valuing all real and personal property in the Town, both taxable and tax exempt.  
• Determines the eligibility for abatement programs and exemptions and applies them appropriately.  
• Summarizes ownership, values and exemptions into annual abstract/grand list; provides appropriate summary to the eight separate districts in the Town.  Reports various claims to the State for reimbursement of revenue losses and provides appropriate information for grants as necessary.  
• Conducts field inspections/appraisals of property or reviews/supervises field work of staff and/or revaluation staff.   
• Oversees the periodic contract revaluation of property from RFP through a completed project; responsible for the certification of revaluation.  
• Maintains all records both manually and by computer as required; maintains database within the Town’s computer assisted mass appraisal system; assists in managing GIS program and updating of on-line web information for both the Town’s web site and information for the on-line mapping link.  
• Assists in the coordination of the updating of tax maps to include changed information from other town departments and as the Town’s 911 Coordinator, is responsible for street numbering.  
• Coordinator and administrator of State and Town Homeowner’s Programs and Town Freeze Program; as well as the administrator for the State Renter’s Rebate Program.  
• Municipal Aircraft Registration Official, responsible for the registration of aircraft and reporting the State of Connecticut.  
• Provides information to the Board of Assessment Appeals and prepares information to defend challenged appraisal values in court and otherwise.  
• Supervises the daily operations of the Assessor’s Office and staff of two; prepares and administers the department’s budget.    

 
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field and will have some supervisory experience.  A candidate with extensive appraisal education, with at least four years of real and personal property appraisal experience, including the use of a computer assisted mass appraisal system is preferred. Individuals with combinations of education and experience will be considered. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required. Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor I (CCMA I) is required and a CCMA II is highly desirable but not required. CCMA II is required to be obtained within the first three years of employment. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $112,000 per year. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and completed Town of Killingly Application by e-mail (employment@killinglyct.gov) or by mail to the Town Manager’s Office, 172 Main Street, Danielson, CT 06239. This position will be open until filled.