The mission of the City of Boston Assessing Department is to accurately collect data, assess property at its full and fair cash value, and provide prompt and courteous service to the public. The Assessing Department is a leader in municipal valuation and seeks to maintain that status by attracting talented experience to our core staffing.

Reports to the designated manager, reviews work, provide direction and training to assessing staff.

• Analyzes, describes and appraises property of all types using mass appraisal techniques, including computerized methodology.
• Prepares appraisals for submission to the Appellate Tax Board and presents testimony as necessary.
• Serves as liaison to other units and oversees provision of information to the public and other interested parties.
• Manages projects, handles special assignments.
• Performs other duties as required.

• At least four year’s professional experience in real estate appraisal or related field is required.
• Professional designation - MAA, CMA, CAE (Mass. Accredited Assessor, Certified Mass. Assessor, Certified Assessment Evaluator), and/or college degree in business, public administration or related field preferred.
• At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train and motivate staff preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal and project management skills preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of valuation methodology, including CAMA (computer assisted mass appraisal) systems and appraisal of complex and/or specialized properties preferred.
• Ability to make presentations and communicate effectively with the public and co-workers preferred.
• Ability to prepare appraisal reports, management documents, analyses, and professional communications, including data and statistical information preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of assessing operations and departmental standards and goals preferred.
• Safe driving record and valid Massachusetts driver’s license Required.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details as required by the job.

City of Boston Residency Required.

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/Grade RL 18

35 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation.  For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.