This is a provisional appointment.

Brief Job Description:

Reporting to the unit manager or assigned supervisor of higher grade, collects property data relating to commercial and residential real estate and personal property valuation, enters and manages data in a CAMA (computer assisted mass appraisal) system and related systems.

• Draws property sketches to scale and makes calculations.
• Conducts interviews with property owners, managers, tenants and others to obtain and validate information.
• Provides information to taxpayers and co-workers.
• Directs, trains and reviews work of staff of lower grade as required.
• Researches abatements, prepares reports, does special projects, maintains and reviews data, handles equipment and supplies.
• Performs other work as required.

• At least (1) one year of experience in real estate appraisal preferred.
• Have an understanding of appraisal methodology and its relation to data collection procedures. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with co-workers and with the public preferred. 
• Demonstrated mathematical and analytic ability preferred. 
• Knowledge of personal computers, operating systems, Windows environment and application software preferred. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software preferred. 
• Ability in database and in specialized software applicable in assessing work preferred. 
• Written communication skill, including ability to present data and to prepare communications and reports, preferred. 
• Demonstrated organizational skill, initiative and flexibility preferred. 
• Ability to work in all Boston neighborhoods required. 
• Safe driving record. Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgment and must be able to focus on detail as required by the job. 

Boston Residency Required. 

CORI check required. 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade:   AFSCME/RA-14

Hours per week:   35