The town of Falmouth welcomes applications from experienced assessing professionals for the position of Assistant Assessor, a key leadership role within our Finance department’s Assessing division. This full-time, benefited position supports the Director of Assessing in managing the division’s operations and staff while ensuring accurate, equitable, and legally compliant property tax assessments that are essential to funding municipal services.
The Assistant Assessor serves as an Assistant Division Head, working closely with the Director to oversee assessment activities, maintain compliance with Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) standards, and provide technical expertise in valuation, analysis, and taxpayer relations. This position works at the Falmouth Town Hall with regular fieldwork, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in business management, finance, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, including coursework in property assessment, and a minimum of three to five years of increasingly responsible experience performing assessing or appraisal work for tax purposes; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Supervisory experience is preferred.
Must have a Massachusetts Accredited Assessor certification or the ability to obtain the MAA certification within twenty-four months of employment. Must have a valid Massachusetts Class D driver’s license.
Expected Starting Range: Step 1 ($37.22/hour) – Step 7 ($47.09/hour), commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Preference Date to Apply: Monday, Feb. 23 by 4:30 p.m. The position will remain open until filled, but candidates who apply by the above date and time will be given preference over later applications. Candidates are encouraged to upload a cover letter and resume with their application.
About the Town of Falmouth as an Employer: The Town of Falmouth is a people-centered municipality committed to public service excellence. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive work culture grounded in professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, and we invest in our personnel through ongoing training and professional development opportunities. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, insurance, and other benefits, including enrollment in the town’s pension plan, and to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. All applicants must be able to interact and work effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups of various abilities, cultures, backgrounds, ages, and identities.