Director of Assessing chez Town of Hanover, NH, NH

About the Department

Position Duties

• Maintains and updates property value listings in electronic database; coordinates the discovery, measuring and listing of new construction; coordinates the generation of new and revised property assessments; reviews new and revised assessment for accuracy and proportionality; notifies taxpayers of changes in assessments.
   
• Administers state statutes concerning real property taxation, timber tax, current use classification and taxation, pilot programs, tax exempt properties, and exemption programs for the elderly, blind and disabled.
   
• Conducts a town-wide valuation of all taxable and exempt property.
   
• Reviews all abatement applications filed with the town; reports findings and makes valuation recommendations to the Advisory Board of Assessors.
   
• Responds to inquiries from the general public concerning property taxation and tax administration policy.
   
• Provides expert testimony on behalf of the town before the Advisory Board of Assessors and the Superior Court; collaborates with the town's attorney to prepare for trial; prepares narrative assessment reports required for the defense of values.
   
• Informs the Board of Selectmen, the Advisory Board of Assessors and the Town Manager of changes in state statutes concerning taxation and administration policy.
   
• Acts as valuation consultant to the Town Manager and department heads.
   
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and educational opportunities regarding property taxation, tax policy, and computer- assisted appraisal techniques.
   
• Develops, prepares, and administers department budget in consultation with the Town Manager and Finance Director.
   
• Performs related duties.
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a course of study related to the occupational field.
   
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the department; excel at directing and coordinating the department's work; and develop innovative and efficient strategies for delivering outstanding service to the community, usually interpreted to require at least five years of related experience, including supervisory experience.
   
• Advanced knowledge of and skill in using job-related software, databases and web-based technologies.
   
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
   
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
   
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a driver's license valid in the State of New Hampshire.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of real property appraisal techniques and theory.
   
• Knowledge of computer assisted mass appraisal techniques.
   
• Knowledge of applied statistics and regression analysis.
   
• Knowledge of cost schedule development principles.
   
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, town ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
   
• Knowledge of job-related software, databases, and web-based technologies.
   
• Skill in management and supervision.
   
• Skill in problem solving.
   
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
   
• Skill in interpersonal relations, including the ability to build and maintain collegial and effective work relationships and provide outstanding customer service in a wide range of settings and situations.
   
• Skill in oral and written communication.