Principal Administrative Assistant

Principal Administrative Assistant

Salary

$85,148.69 - $125,353.72 Annually

Location

Boston City Hall - 1 City Hall Sq

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00170

Department

Assessing Department

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Overview

This is a provisional appointment.

Assessings mission is to accurately assess property and provide prompt and courteous help to the public. We determine the value of property in Boston for the purpose of taxation. The Principal Administrative Assistant will report to the Director of the Valuation Division and assist the Director and Deputy Director in the overall management of operations, determining the valuation of taxable real and personal property in the City of Boston.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the selection, development, training, and supervision of staff.
• Conducts and directs administrative projects involving valuation operations and coordination with the Board of Review.
• Analyzes and evaluates systems relating to valuation and research functions.
• Participates in the development of strategies and recommendations concerning determination and reduction of abatement liability.
• Organizes and implements projects to improve division operations and the handling of abatement cases.
• Represents the department in interdepartmental meetings and public events.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in assessment administration or a related field within a large jurisdiction, with two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Appropriate educational substitutions may be accepted for two years of this experience, but not for management experience.
• Professional designation - MAA, CMA, CAE (Mass. Accredited Assessor, Certified Mass. Assessor, Certified Assessment Evaluator) and/or college degree in business, public administration, or related field preferred.
• Expert knowledge of valuation methodology, CAMA systems (computer-assisted mass appraisal), and assessment operations and research preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage data preferred.
• Demonstrated administrative and project management skills preferred.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of a personal computer environment and of appropriate application software preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train, motivate and supervise staff preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to meet complex operational goals in required time frames preferred.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus required by the job.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-8

Hours Per Week: 35

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

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Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov