Assessor

City of Lowell

Job Posting

Assessing Department

Assessor

Job Title: Assessor (2700-01, J#6802, 3716)

Department: Assessor’s Department

Reports To: Chief Assessor

Union: AFSCME 2532

Salary: $71,185.35 (min) to $76,603.29 (max) annual; 35 hours/week

FLSA Status: Non exempt

SUMMARY:

Responsible for professional work in the valuation for assessment of real and personal property

for tax purposes for the City of Lowell. Creating and maintaining real estate and personal property

cards after cyclical and site views. Assist in city-wide in-house cyclical data updates. Performs

skilled routine to complex work involved in examining all types of real property to Mass Appraisal

Standards using technical judgement and knowledge of state and local laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following however other duties may

be assigned.

 Assists in the annual valuation of assessed values of real and personal property

 Determines market values of property by using appropriate appraisal techniques.

 Utilizes, maintains and updates current tax maps and appraisal cards

 Attends all meetings of the Board of Assessors

 Makes all assessment changes in accordance with law as directed by the Board of

Assessors

 Receives complaints filed and transmits them to the Chief Assessor for review

 Reviews applications for exempt properties and chapter lands

 Reviews, researches and recommends RE/PP over-valuation conclusion to the Board of

Assessors

 Prepares informational packets and the cases to be heard at the Appellate Tax Board

 Attends neighborhood, group, and council meetings upon the request of the Chief Assessor

or the Administration

 Deals directly with the public regarding assessment or tax issues

 Collects property data on a daily basis from residences and businesses

 Completes any other duties assigned by the Chief Assessor

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to

one year related experience and/or training in an assessor’s office or equivalent combination of

education or experience. An ability to make an informed and educated decision in a timely

manner. An ability to maintain composure in a difficult situation.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical

procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and

procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from

groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and

fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as

fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations

where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished

in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have valid driver’s license, with good driving history. Must be certified by the Department of

Revenue to classify property (DOR 101) or completed within 3 months of hire. Massachusetts

Assessor Certification (MAA, RMS, or CMA) or Massachusetts Certified Appraiser (preferred).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,

handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach

with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel,

crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific

vision abilities required to focus. Must be able to list and measure properties with hand held

measuring tape(s) and gather property evidence and testify at the Appellate Tax Board to defend

values.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may

be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, or heat and wet weather. The noise level in the work place is place is usually moderate.

The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires a physical with drug screen and CORI, post offer.

Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline by submitting application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online portal:

https://selfservice885.tdr.tylerhosting.cloud/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel respected while fostering belonging.

"The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, military service, or physical/mental disability."

EOE/AA/504 Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.83 - $31.11 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Lowell, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $71,185