Position: Town Assessor
Department: Assessing
Status: Full-Time, 34 hours/week | Exempt
Salary Range: $95,000 – $105,000
The town of Swampscott is seeking a qualified and experienced Town Assessor to serve as Department Head of the Assessing Department. Appointed by the Select Board, the Town Assessor reports operationally to the Town Administrator and functionally to the elected Board of Assessors.
The Town Assessor is responsible for administering all statutory assessing functions in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, including valuation of real and personal property, administration of excise taxes, preparation of the annual tax roll, and compliance with Department of Revenue requirements. This role oversees departmental staff, budget, contractors, and cyclical revaluation programs, and represents the town before the Appellate Tax Board on assessment appeals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (master’s preferred) and a minimum of five years of municipal assessing or appraisal experience, including supervisory responsibility. Massachusetts Accredited Assessor certification required or ability to obtain within two years.
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