Assistant Assessor II at City of Springfield, MA
City of Springfield, MA · Springfield, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Springfield
About the Department
Responsible for inspection of properties, sales, abatements, and permits. Work is involved with confirming each property is properly measured, listed and photographed. Work is supervised by the Assistant Assessor I. No direct supervision is exercised over other staff.
Position Duties
- Checks for completion of each permit. Sketches new dwellings and commercial property along with new additions to properties, decks, exterior and interior and remodeling.
- Responsible for abatements. Performs full list and measurements, including pictures. Sets-up appointments and responds to tax payer complaints.
- Responsible for validating each sale, re-shooting photo and if needed, performs full list and measure. Tracks down bank owned properties and property owners who are out of state.
- Responsible for commercial cyclicals – confirming that the information in the data system matches up with what is seen at the property.
- Downloads all information gathered.
- Performs typing, filing, copying, and related duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to organize clerical records and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to sketch property.
- Math skills for measuring.
- Problem solving skills.
- Working knowledge of modern office management principles and methods with particular reference to the maintenance of detailed permanent records.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials and the general public.
- Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Other Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months experience in related work.
