Announcements/Postings The MAAO Web site Committee reserves the right to review all submitted material for content. Tewksbury’s long-time Chief Assessor Norman Boudreau passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010. Norm began his service to the town in 1967 when he was appointed to the Finance Committee. He served until 1974, the last 5 years as Chairman. He was elected to the Board of Selectmen in 1974 and served three years, the last as Chairman. He then served an interim appointment on the Board of Assessors. In 1979 he was elected to that Board and served as Chairman until his retirement in 2002. Norm’s service on the Board of Assessors spanned the time from paper records and calculators to CAMA systems and computers. He is greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Thomas E. Acciavatti, 86, beloved husband of the late Pauline N. (Montoni) Acciavatti, died Sunday evening, July 11, 2010 in the Beverly Hospital. Born and raised in Beverly, he was the son of the late Simone and Romilda (Varrato) Acciavatti. He received his education in the Beverly school system and graduated from St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers. An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country during World War II as a proud member of the United States Army having served in the Infantry Third Army under General Patton in Normandy, Northern France and Central Europe. Mr. Acciavatti had been employed for nearly 20 years by the City of Beverly in its Assessor's office, until the time of his retirement. Prior to that, he had worked many years in the family-owned grocery business. A lifelong resident of the City of Beverly, he was a member of the Vittori-Rocci Post in Beverly. He was also a member and past president of the Massachusetts Assessor's Association. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by a daughter, Christine Lindsey and her husband, Robert of Viera, Fla.; a son, Simone E. Acciavatti and his wife, Lorraine of Ponte Vedra, Fla.; five grandchildren, Tiffany Sewell of Beverly, Cori Sharp and her husband, Arthur of Beverly, Kyle Wollock and her husband, Josh of Dallas, Kathryn Garry and her husband, Benjamin of Topsfield, and Thomas D. Acciavatti of Medford; one great-grandson, Harrison Sharp of Beverly; four sisters, Theresa Gorini, Amelia Pendleton and her husband, Robert, Lorraine Mead and Matilda Hyde, all of Beverly; several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Anne Bucci, Desolina Ward, Valia Morin and Armand Richutis. ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church, 111 New Balch St., Beverly, Thursday at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Beverly. Visiting hours in the Campbell-Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., Beverly (North Beverly location), Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Thomas' memory to the Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210. Information and condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com. Please
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submit any Assessing Related Employment Postings to MAAO For a listing of those looking for a position click here. TOWN OF SHREWSBURY The Town of Shrewsbury is accepting applications for a 15 hour a week data collector position responsible for field and administrative support for the Principal Assessor/Board of Assessors. Primary responsibilities include fieldwork to gather property data, maintenance of property database, and providing assistance to taxpayers. Position requires excellent public relation skills, computer proficiency in spreadsheets, databases and word processing, and the ability to work quickly, accurately and independently. Secondary duties may include data entry. Relevant experience in a MA municipal assessing department and appraisal is preferred, and employee should hold or be working toward a designation Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA) issued by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) and must have a valid MA driver’s license. Salary Range: $21.70 per hour, or more, depending on experience Full job description available by request Please submit cover letter and resume by September 30, 2010 to: Shrewsbury Assessors,100 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury, MA 01545, (508) 841-8501, or email to: creidy@th.ci.shrewsbury.ma.us The Town of Shrewsbury is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Town of Avon Assists the Board of Assessors in the valuation and assessment of all property in town. Works under the policy direction of the Board of Assessors and the administrative direction of the Town Administrator. Associate's degree with minimum of three years related work experience, or significant municipal government experience in lieu of degree required. Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal systems experience required and experience with Vision Appraisal software a plus. MAA certification or ability to obtain in two years; working knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws; valid motor vehicle operator's license also required. Starting salary to $40K, DOQ. Send cover letter and resume to Michael W. McCue, Town Administrator, 65 East Main Street, Avon, MA 02322. Position open until filled. Administrative Assessor Qualified applicants will be proficient in complex administrative tasks relating to the operations of the Assessing Department in accordance with state and local statutes. Applicants should have knowledge of principles of real and personal property assessment, exemptions, Department of Revenue Guidelines, and Massachusetts General Laws, Appellate Tax Board knowledge, and Recap. Experience in property data collection required. A working knowledge of Vision Appraisal System preferred. Must be able to immediately work with vendor to complete the FY2011 Revaluation and produce FY2011 New Growth projections. Qualifications: Certificate in municipal assessing (MAA, RMS, CMA) preferred and/or Associates Degree in a related field. Three years + of progressively responsible administrative work with experience in a municipal setting. Real estate experience a plus. This individual will work in concert with the Board of Assessors as the face of the department to the community. 34-hr. 4-day week with one evening required at present. Salary commensurate with experience. References required. Send
cover letter and resume to: Part Time Assessors Clerk Applicants must possess experience in appraisal/assessment of real and personal properties, thorough knowledge of Mass. General Laws and practices and familiarity with computer appraisal systems (familiarity of Vision Appraisal software a plus). Responsibilities include assisting the needs of the community in the Assessors’ office, collecting building permit activity, sales verification, and review of abatement requests. Certificate in municipal assessing (MAA) preferred. This individual will work in concert with the Board of Assessors as the face of the department to the community. Up to a 19-hr. 4-day week which may require one evening. Wages commensurate with experience. References required. Send
cover letter and resume to: ASSISTANT ASSESSOR The Town of Cohasset is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Assessor. This 35 hour union position has a starting salary of $20.76 per hour. Salary commensurate with experience. Candidates should have knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of real and personal property assessment, Department of Revenue Guidelines, and Massachusetts General Laws. Candidate should possess a college degree or a minimum of five years experience in the assessing field, familiarity with mapping and subdivision plans, boat and vehicle excise processes including billing and abatements, statutory exemptions and deferrals, strong computer skills, and ability to work independently. Experience with Patriot Software, Automate, RRC personal property software is beneficial. The position requires field work and physical inspections of property, and a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. Position reports to Deputy Assessor. Employee shall hold a certificate in municipal assessing with a designation of Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA) issued by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO). Candidates working toward the designation will be considered. A cover letter and resume should be sent to William Griffin, Town Manager, 41 Highland Avenue, Cohasset, MA 02025 before September 10, 2010. Cohasset is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer City of Worcester The Assessing Department seeks a qualified individual for the position of Assistant Assessor. Responsible for field data collection, data quality reviews, market research and other tasks as defined by the City Assessor towards the accomplishment of annual revaluation of all taxable residential properties. Assistant Assessors must possess knowledge of real estate markets, residential appraisal data characteristics and have good communication skills to deal with the public in the field. A substantial amount of time is spent inspecting properties in the field. Graduation from an accredited two-year college with a major in a related field and a minimum of 12 credit hours in real property appraisal courses; and three year of satisfactory full-time paid experience in an occupation involving the valuation of real property, such as appraiser, valuation data manager, real property appraisal aide or the like. This experience must have been in a full-time paid position requiring the use of independent judgment in the appraisal of real estate, including the preparation of original written detailed reports. Starting salary $37K. Please send resume and cover letter by Friday, August 20, 2010 to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall Room 109, 455 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 or via email to hr@worcesterma.gov EEO/AA Employer. Preference is given to Worcester residents. CITY
OF MANCHESTER, NH THE JOB: Locates, identifies and appraises real estate for the purpose of taxation. Measures, lists and values new construction projects, plans and other field projects; hears, evaluates and determines disposition of tax appeals; revalues and sets values on existing properties in residential, commercial, industrial and exempt classes; maintains and administers a tax roll of City income; performs extensive statistical analysis of assessments for the assigned purpose of recommending changes to existing records and assessments. Performs related duties. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration,
Business Administration or related; and 4-6 years appraisal
experience in
mass appraisal or fee simple appraising to include both commercial
and residential properties; an additional four years of experience
in appraising residential and commercial properties may be
substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Also required: Designation
as a DRA
Certified New Hampshire Assessor Supervisor or an equivalent
certification
from another jurisdiction; individuals certified from another
jurisdiction must obtain a DRA Certified New Hampshire
Assessor Supervisor Certification
w/in one year of employment (Note: Failure to acquire NH certification
will result in termination); successful completion of the IAAO
or equivalent organization’s course in Advanced Income Approach
to Valuation; and valid NH Driver License. Please attach to
your application form a copy of any degrees or certifications
that
you have acquired. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Although submission of a resume is optional, candidates must complete a City of Manchester Employment Application, available at www.ManchesterNH.gov. CLOSING DATE: Fri., August 20, 2010. Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The City of Manchester is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Senior Appraiser The City of Woburn, EOE, pop. 38,000, budget $112M, seeks qualified candidates for position of Senior Appraiser in the Assessor’s Department. Duties: with emphasis on commercial/industrial property classes: performs technical work in mass appraisal of all types of real property; collects/maintains inventory for all real property; develops/maintains computerized valuation models to meet state mandated certification standards, correlates/analyzes economic data from external sources to construct econometric models applied to valuations. Conducts real property narrative appraisals in defense of assessed values and provides testimony before MA Appellate Tax Board. Works with DOR certification advisor during triennial certification process. Interprets deeds, assessment maps, recorded plans to determine property ownership and development feasibility of real property. Develops reports from relational databases in support of interdepartmental requests or for public inquiries. Applies expert real estate knowledge and experience in assigning qualitative property characteristics. Conducts negotiations with property owners/tax representatives to settle outstanding tax appeals. Makes recommendations to Board of Assessors on valuation appeals. Assigns/supervises tasks for clerical staff/data collectors. Qualifications: B.S. in related field or equivalent; extensive knowledge of MA General Laws in administering property tax; five to seven years of directly related experience; proven computer knowledge/abilities; excellent communication skills with ability to maintain impartial and effective relations with public; valid MA driver’s license. Preferred qualifications: MA Certified General R.E. License.; professional designations of MAI, CAE. Annual Salary: $74,058.36; Mun. benefits. Please send letter and resume to Jan Cox, Director of Human Resources, 10 Common St., Woburn, MA 01801 or fax at (781) 937-8212 by August 18. No telephone calls please. E-mail applications not accepted. (posted 8/2 exp. 8/18) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSOR The Town of Wendell seeks qualified applicants for a part-time (30 hours/week) Administrative Assessor to work under the direction of the Board of Assessors. Preferred minimum qualifications include: at least 3 years experience working in municipal government or comparable employment, familiarity with CAMA Assessing Software, and successful completion of MAAO/DOR Course 101. Ability to work with public is essential. Benefits provided. For
a complete job description, contact Nancy Aldrich, Town Coordinator,
at 978-544-3395.
Please send resume and cover letter to: Chief Assessor The City of Beverly is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief Assessor. The Chief Assessor is responsible for the administration and appraisal function for real and personal property and for the day-to-day management of the Assessor’s office including the supervision of technical and clerical staff. Additional duties include the development of revenue forecasts required for financial planning, representation of the City’s interests at the Appellate Tax Board and administering local excises, both motor vehicle and boat. This position also serves as the Chair of the Board of Assessors along with two appointed members. Associate’s or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education in economics, business administration, finance, computer science, planning or a similar field and five years work experience in appraisal or assessment principals and techniques, preferably in a Massachusetts municipal setting, or some equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Professional designation by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers is also required. The city currently uses AssessPro as its CAMA package and MUNIS for financial reporting. Experience with one or both of these software packages is a plus. The City of Beverly is an economically developed suburb located on the ocean in Essex County with a population of approximately 40,000. There are approximately 12,900 real and personal property accounts, approximately 15% of which are CIP, representing $5.7 billion in value. The position reports to the Finance Director and the salary range is $70,000 to $79,000. Please forward resume to Director of Human Resources, City of Beverly, 191 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. (posted 7/27 exp. 8/27) City
of Boston Research
Analyst (Asn) - Research and Standards - Job Opening
ID 338704 For more information
and to apply, please visit the Boston Career Center These postings are scheduled to close on Friday, July 9, 2010 Part-Time
Assessor
Town of Lanesborough The Town of Lanesborough (population 2990) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assessor. This position is appointed by the Board of Selectmen. This is a twenty (20) hrs/week position. The Assessor shall administer all statutory duties including maintaining up to date property records, review of all sales and deeds; ensure input of all information into the computer data base and file all required reports to the state. The successful candidate will have experience as a town assessor and a working knowledge of municipal property tax laws, DOR regulations and other applicable state and federal laws. Salary negotiable depending on qualifications. Submit cover letter, resume and references to: Paul Boudreau, Town Administrator, PO Box 1492, Lanesborough, MA, 01237. Deadline: Thursday, July 8, 2010. The Town of Lanesborough is an EEO/AA employer. ASSESSOR CLERK The Board of Assessors is seeking a 35-hour per week individual
to act as an assistant to the Town Assessor. Strong mathematical
skills and the ability to utilize a variety of computer applications
and to communicate effectively with the public are necessary. Previous
experience with assessment functions is desirable. Job description
is available on request. Salary range for FY11 is $18.55 - $20.68
per hour depending upon qualifications and experience. Part-Time Assessor The Town of Northborough is seeking applications for the position of part-time Assessor (10+hrs/wk). Candidates must possess experience in appraisal/assessment of real and personal properties, thorough knowledge of Mass. General Laws and practices and familiarity with computer appraisal systems. Responsibilities include inspection and appraisal of properties to determine fair value, building permit activity, sales verification, and review of abatement requests. D.O.R. requires that all Assessors successfully complete the State Revenue Commissioner's basic course of training within 2 years of appointment. Certificate in municipal assessing (MAA, RMS, CMA) preferred. Starting wage is $25.29/hr with flexible work schedule averaging 10 hrs/week. Please submit resume to: Town Administrator, 63 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532. Submission deadline 6/2/10 or until filled. AA/EOE
City
of Fitchburg The City of Fitchburg seeks qualified applicants for the position of City Assessor. This board member position is responsible for the supervision, management, and administration of the City’s assessment program, in accordance with State and local statutes and regulations, and the policies/ordinances of the City of Fitchburg and in planning, managing and directing the activities of the Board of Assessors and Assessing Department. Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related field and a minimum of three years experience in property tax administration. Equivalent combination of experience and education accepted. Qualified candidates should have a working knowledge Massachusetts General Laws relating to municipal finance and property management for tax purposes. Working knowledge of the Patriots Appraisal System, GIS mapping software and Microsoft Office software. MUNIS software experience preferred. Appellate tax court experience and Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation are desirable. Salary depending on experience. Qualified candidates please submit cover letter and resume to the Office of Human Resources, Room 102, 718 Main St., Fitchburg, MA 01420 or e-mail to bstephens@ci.fitchburg.ma.us. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For a full job description and a list of qualifications please refer to fitchburgma.gov. Town
of West Stockbridge
Part Time Principal Assessor The Town of West Stockbridge (pop. 1,650; 18.5 sq. miles; 1,066 Total real estate parcels; total real & personal property assessed value of $419,268,723) seeks applications from qualified candidates for part time Principal Assessor. The Assessor works collaboratively with current board and other Town Hall staff, is responsible for revaluations, interim year adjustments, routine property inspections, collecting new construction and personal property data, holding classification hearings, setting tax rate, conducting taxpayer abatement hearings and appellate tax board appeals, and administering motor vehicle excise and exemption programs, all in accordance with DOR regulations. The Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education as an assessor or real estate appraiser, and have 4 – 6 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal assessment with supervisory experience. Must possess (or be able to attain within two years of employment) a certificate in municipal assessing, with a designation of either Massachusetts Accredited Assessor, Residential Massachusetts Assessor, or Certified Massachusetts Assessor issued by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officials. Experience with CAMA software required. The Applicant must have a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and a working knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws relating to the assessment of property in Massachusetts. The Town of West Stockbridge offers a starting salary range from $20,000 to $24,000 DOQ. Position to begin as soon as possible. Please send resume and cover letter and three references to: Mark Webber, Town Administrator, Town of West Stockbridge, 21 State Line Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266, or by email to bosws@bcn.net. Call 413-232-0300 x319 if you have any questions. EEO Employer. posted 3/31/10
Send
us a short summary of your qualifications, the type of Assessing MA FHA Certified Residential Real property Appraiser (Lic. # 70738) since 2005 and Trainee since 1999 for a total of 11 years in the real property appraisal business, looking to transition to the municipal assessor field as a full time Data collector/ gatherer, Assistant Assessor or any other similar assessor supporting position were my skillset and experience may be desirable. I'm hoping for a full time, permanent position anywhere within Bristol County, Plymouth County or upper Cape Cod. I'm available immediatey for relevant training and course work. I will provide a copy of my resume detailing my work experience, coursework, work history and other skills. I can be reached at; Pauloc14@Juno.com or (508)979-7821. Thank you for your consideration. Paul J. Costa I am seeking to transition from appraising to assessing. I am seeking a Data Collection or other Assessor position in Central Massachusetts, and my qualifications are as follows: Former SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser) with Appraisal Institute; 23 years field and writing experience; almost 400 hours of accumulated education in real estate. Experience includes: application of accepted valuation procedures and knowledge of real estate market relationships and forces which effect property value. Coordination of appointments and interviewing property owners; measuring, inspecting and photographing property; thorough knowledge of assessor maps, zoning maps, flood maps, deeds, and parcel identification; collection of general and specific data; superior records and database maintenance; compiling, computing, and analyzing data; familiar with state forms 3ABC and knowledge of Chapter 61. Please contact me at 774 248-0648, or christmas59@charter.net. Thank you! posted 7/14/10 Carol Childress Retired-former Chairperson- City of Boston Assessing Dept. with 40 years of experience , seeks part time position in the greater Boston area. I have a Certified General Real Estate Appraisers License in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SRA designation, and CMA, RMA. MAA designations. I have experience in almost every aspect of the assessing profession. I have served on the State Board of Registration for Real Estate Appraisers. Due to retirement from municipal government, I am limited to a part time position. My specialty is commercial appraising / assessing. Please contact Richard A. Cohen at rcohenllc@gmail.com or at 617-469-9873. posted 6/1/10 Panache Consulting Services- PCS, a highly qualified data collection team offers professional services to municipalities throughout Bristol , Plymouth , and Barnstable County . Services provided include residential, mixed use, and commercial cyclical data collection, building permits, digital imaging, and personal property data collection. PCS is proficient in Vision, Patriot Properties, Kapinos, and DOR Sigma CAMA systems. PCS, Sandra Martin, Fairhaven , Ma, 774-644-0227, pcs2list@yahoo.com posted 2/16/10 MA FHA Certified Residential Appraiser #70936,
located in Plymouth County, currently seeking a municipal position
in Plymouth, Bristol or Norfolk counties. 8 years appraisal experience,
familiar with CSC, Vision Appraisal, and Patriot Properties software,
as well as other various assessment platforms. Experienced data collector looking for full time/contract opportunities.Experience with sale review, building permit, new growth and full M&L property inspections and data quality verification.Certified Residential Appraiser in MA. DOR 101 and MAAO Class 200 complete. Certified Assessor Assistant in New Hampshire. Experience with Vision Appraisal, can be brought up to speed with other programs with little effort, guaranteed. I take pride in my work and can help maximize your communities bottom line. Contact Nate Cramer (781) 435-1373, (413) 218-8928 cramerassoc.com - I look forward to hearing from you. posted 8/12/09 Ma. State Licensed and F.H.A. Certified Appraiser, # 4668, currently seeking employment within Essex, Middlesex or Suffolk counties. Also have a MA. Real Estate Sales License, # 63366, along with an Associates Degree in Business Management and a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. Involved in the local real estate field for over 30 years in : property management, sales, rentals, development, construction, maintenance, tenant relations, marketing, etc.. I have been employed as a full time appraiser for 16 years, the last 9 as sole operator of my own business. Accumulated real estate course hours total 300+ in a variety of related areas. Willing to consider any ft/pt position to prove myself and get a “foot in the door” . I am now living, and working, in Wilmington, MA. and can be contacted at any time via: cell phone # 978-235-4022 or e-mail jjmappraiser@comcast.net. Thanks so much for your time and have a great day! John J. Murphy - posted 7/20/09 |
