The town of Ayer is seeking a qualified applicant to serve as a Department Assistant in the Assessor’s Office. The purpose of the position is to perform responsible administrative and clerical work in supporting the operations of the Assessing department. The position makes frequent contact with the general public via in-person visits, telephone and email. The position takes minutes for the Board of Assessors, provides information to property owners and others regarding the town’s assessment policies and procedures, exemptions, abatements, ownership, mapping, property records and assessed valuation. Please view the full position description found on www.ayer.ma.us/jobs.
Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least three years’ experience in an office environment, preferably within an assessor’s office, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Previous experience with computer assisted mass appraisal systems or municipal accounting systems is highly desirable.
Full-time, hourly position in the AFSCME 93 Town Hall Clerical Union with health insurance and generous municipal benefits package. Grade 3 Position, Pay Range: $23.61 – $24.68, DOQ;
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of intent; resume; and three professional references in PDF format to Carly Antonellis, Assistant Town Manager, atm@ayer.ma.us by March 28. The position will remain open until filled. Town of Ayer is an EOE.