The West Bridgewater Board of Assessors seeks qualified candidates for the position of Principal Assessor. The Principal Assessor is responsible for administrative, supervisory and technical work in overseeing the town’s municipal tax assessment activities for all classes of real and personal property and conducts revaluation and annual value updates in accordance with state requirements. The Principal Assessor reports to and serves the Board of Assessors to assure compliance with state law and regulations governing the municipal tax assessment process.
Minimum Qualifications: Position requires a bachelor’s degree in business or related field and three to five years’ experience as a Principal Assessor; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Thorough knowledge of the modern assessment practices and procedures relating to the assessment of property and levying taxes. Thorough knowledge of Massachusetts real and personal property assessment laws.
Employee must be Massachusetts Accredited Assessor, Certified Massachusetts Assessor, or ability to achieve certification within eighteen months of appointment, and have a valid Class D driver’s license.
Salary $80,000 to $95,000, depending on qualifications. To apply for this position, visit the town of West Bridgewater website at https://www.westbridgewaterma.org/departments/human_resources/job_opportunities.php
Applications should be submitted to Linda Torres, Assistant Town Administrator/HR Director either by email to ltorres@wbridgewater.com, or by mail to 65 North Main St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379. Applications will be accepted until position is filled, and preference give to those submitted by Oct. 6.