The town of Chester is seeking a dedicated and motivated Principal Assessor to support the Assessors.
Duties
Processing new property deeds from the Hampden County Registry of Deeds
Working with the Tax Collector in processing Motor Vehicle and Real Estate Tax Abatements
Maintaining Accounts Payable for the Assessing department
Filing State Exemptions for seniors, veterans and blind residents
Preparing Agendas and Documents for monthly meetings with the Board of Assessors
Processing and administering Land Lien and Chapter land Requests
Participate in the preparation of the Tax Recap Sheet. Advise Board of Assessors on values for the Classification Hearing
Providing assessment services needed for residents, town and state.
Skills
Associate degree or significant post-secondary training in real estate appraisal and public or business administration; two to five years of experience in municipal assessing
Strong computer skills. Experience with Patriot Assessing software
Good organizational skills with ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Great communication skills and a friendly, professional attitude
Details
Part-time, up to 18 hours per week
Salary Range: $21,000 – $26,000 annually, depending on experience
Benefits – OBRA retirement program
Apply by filling out the job application on the towns website and sending to assessor@townofchester,net. We look forward to hearing from you!