Chief Assessment Technician

Job Description

Posting will remain open until sufficient applications are received. Vacancy is in the Assessment Division of the Finance Department. Under administrative direction, assists the City Assessor and Assistant City Assessor in planning, directing and supervising projects of real estate assessment for taxation. Directs and participates in the performance of difficult and complex property assessments and prepares valuations for personal property accounts throughout the city. Assists in formulation of work methods and policies for the division. Supervises subordinates and produces statistical reports. Assists the City Assessor with defense of tax appeals performing research, producing appraisal reports and submitting expert testimony as necessary. Assists the City Assessor with the annual compilation of the grand list. Confers with taxpayers, attorneys, accountants, and other authorized representatives.

The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required.

This is a HMEA position. The hours of work for this position are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application and may include a written test, an oral test, a performance test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure:

Knowledge of:

• The principles, practices, methods and state-of-the-art techniques of real and personal property valuation for assessment purposes.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the assessment of real and personal property.

Ability to:

• Perform difficult and complex property assessments and re-assessments in the field to procure data for assessment purposes.
• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, city officials, and the general public.
• Prepare and present reports for the general public, the press and as an expert witness.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with travel for indoor and outdoor field inspections, which may include exposure to weather extremes. Incumbent may be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in public or business administration or a closely related field AND five years of increasingly professional experience in the real or personal property assessment work, at least two years of which must be supervisory experience of professional staff.

Connecticut Municipal Assessor II certification or Certified Assessment Evaluator certification may be substituted in lieu of the education provided above.

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

Other Information

• Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.
• All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
• Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
• Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES

• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form , along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
• Americans With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
• An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities