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Announcements/Postings The MAAO Web site Committee reserves the right to review all submitted material for content. Michael Flynn, M.A.A., Newton has been appointed by President Jim Judge, M.A.A., Kingston as Chair of the Telecommunication/Utilities Committee. Michael is pleased to report that RCN-BecoCom LLC has withdrawn without abatement the Appelate Tax Board appeals from FY01 in the following communities: Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Newton, Somerville and Watertown. Also appeals from FY02 in the following communities: Brookline, Newton, Lexington and Watertown. Also appeals from FY03 in the follwing communities: Brookline, Dedham, Newton and Watertown. Any questions can be directed to Michael at mflynn@newtonma.gov *************************************************** Jim Michaud, Assistant Assessor for the Town of Hudson N.H. is running for the IAAO Executive Board. Jim served two years as President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the IAAO and continues to be an active member. He is dedicated to serving the Assessing Profession and would be a strong representative for the Northeast area. With Pat Hedwell of Conn. Coming off the Board there will be no representation from our area since Jim is running against a candidate from Chicago. The Executive Board has endorsed Jim in this election and it is our hope that IAAO members will vote for him in November. For more information about Jim please visit his election site at http://www.jim4eboard.com/about.html It is with great sadness that we inform you that Frank Bukunt, MAA former member of the Brockton Board of Assessors, passed away on Thursday, October 9th after a period of failing health. Visiting hours were held on Monday, October 13 from 4 -7PM at the Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main Street, Brockton. Funeral arrangements are pending. *************************************************** Fred J. McAnulty, Jr. passed away on September 2, 2008. A World War II combat veteran, he was a member of the Boston Assessing Department for more than three decades and held the position of District Director of Assistant Assessors. Married for 65 years to Doris, he was the father of nine children, an active real estate broker in the Boston area for decades and had a love of the Boston Red Sox. *************************************************** Bob Addison, an assessor in Salem for many years and a former employee of MMC (Vision), passed away last night, September 21, 2008. Bob's funeral service was held Friday, September 26, at 10AM in the Full-Spychalski Funeral Home, 84 Washington Square East (Salem Common), Salem. Visiting hours are Thursday, 4-8PM with a Masonic Service at 7PM. Burial is at Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Bob to the First Baptist Church, 296 Lafayette St., Salem, MA 01970. For on-line guestbook and other information, visit www.SalemFuneral.com. *************************************************** Henry R. Razzaboni of Wakefield, brother of Alfred Razzaboni, past President of the MAAO, passed away September 4th. The wake was Monday, September 8, 2008, at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., Wakefield from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral mass was Tuesday, 9/9/08, at St. Joseph's Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield, at 10:00 a.m. Contributions may be made to the Dr. Henry Razzaboni Scholarship Fund, c/o Wakefield, CFF, P.O. Box 321, Wakefield 01880. For those wishing to send a card, Fred's home address is: 19 Kathy Ln., Wakefield, MA 01880 Please
let us know if there's an announcement or anyone we should mention
here. Please
submit any Assessing Related Employment Postings to MAAO: For a listing of those looking for a position click here. Town of Medway The Town of Medway seeks qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assessor. This position works under the administrative direction of the Town Administrator and the general direction of the Board of Assessors and according to Mass. General Laws and municipal policies and objectives. The Administrative Assessor provides financial information, analysis and consultation to the Board of Assessors, the Town Accountant and Town Administrator. A thorough knowledge of municipal law relating to property assessment and the levying of taxes is required. Ability to perform in-house revaluations, knowledge and experience with appellate tax board procedures, and the ability to effectively utilize the Assessor’s Department’s software (Kapinos) is sought. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field, plus three (3) to five (5) years of municipal or probate appraising experience, experience with GIS. Two (2) years of Massachusetts Appraisal experience a plus. MMA, RMA, or CMA may be substituted for college degree or equivalent education and experience. Candidates should be State certified as an Assessor or shall obtain certification within two (2) years of appointment, have a valid driver’s license, and attain sufficient continuing education credits to be recertified. Position salary range is $65,000 - $76,000. Please send Town of Medway application (available at www.townofmedway.org), cover letter, and resume to Suzanne Kennedy, Town Administrator, 155 Village Street, Medway, MA 02053. Application deadline: November 3, 2008. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSOR The Town of Wayland seeks applicants for the position of Administrative Assessor. Skilled routine to complex administrative, support, clerical and record keeping work relating to the operations of the Assessing Dept. in accordance with State and local statues and regulations and the policies of the Board of Assessors. Performs inspections and attends Assessors meetings. Qualifications: Associates Degree in related field; completion of assessing courses offered by the Massachusetts Association of Assessors preferred. Over two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative work; experience in a municipal setting, a real estate environment and / or working with the public is strongly preferred. 2 years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Salary: $41,849 - $55,150. Send resumes to Assistant Town Administrator/ HR Director, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778. EOE Town of Stow The Stow Assessors seek a part-time Assessors’ Clerk responsible for a variety of clerical duties requiring computer, communication, math, and good organizational skills. This position is a 15 hour-per week Union position suitable for parent’s hours, with a starting rate of $15.08 / hr. Please send resume with a cover letter to Board of Assessors, 380 Great Road, Stow, MA 01775 or e-mail to assessors@stow-ma.gov by October 3, 2008. The Town of Stow is an E.O.E./A.A. employer. Director of Assessments The Town of Granby seeks candidates for the psition of Director of Assessments. Salary range from $34,320 to $44,803. 40 hours/week with full benefits. Position is responsible for maintaining a Visions database on approximately 3,100 parcels, 90% residential, plus personal property; working with the Clerk in interacting with the public on property value questions, excise taxes, administering abatement applications, and preparing the necessary forms for setting tax rates, DOR documents, recapitulation information, and advising the Board of Assessors. Demonstrated experience and/or schooling required. Certified or certifiable as Mass. Accredited Assessor. Knowledge of Mass. Principals of real and personal property values. Must enjoy interacting with the public, real estate agents and other town offices. Please submit cover letter and resume to: Town of Granby Board of Assessors, 250 State St. Granby, MA 01033.
Town
of Rockland Applications are now being accepted for the position of Administrative Assistant at the Assessors Department. DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Strong verbal, telephone and inter-personal skills along with good typing skills (accuracy and speed). Proven experience with computer, calculator and copy machines. A firm knowledge of Mass Appraisal Software packages preferably PK Assessment Systems or other comparable appraisal software or an ability to learn appraisal software quickly. An aptitude for working with numbers and an ability to work with frequent interruption. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by computer training or experience in Microsoft Word & spreadsheets i.e.: Microsoft Office 2000 or greater, Excel for Windows, etc. Good typing skills, (accuracy and speed), and an ability to operate calculator, copy machine, etc. Five (5) years work experience in an office setting, including frequent public contact. This union position is a Grade 2 and has a starting salary of $14.25 per hour for a 35-hour week. A letter of interest and resume should be addressed to Joseph Gibbons, Assistant Assessor/Appraiser, Rockland Town Hall 242 Union Street, Rockland, MA. 02370. Application accepted thru Friday, August 1, 2008. Job Description is available. The Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Joseph
C. Sansone Company The Joseph C. Sansone Company, with over four decades of service, is a leading provider of Business & Tax Solutions® to companies of all types and sizes throughout the United States and Canada. Sansone’s property tax services are provided through a national network of offices staffed by trained professionals. Sansone’s services include recovery, compliance and proactive planning in various state and local tax areas focused on real and personal property. We are looking for a Property Tax Senior Analyst for our Northeast regional office, Boston, MA. This individual would assist in the day-to-day operations of the Northeast real estate region; assist in case activity of real estate cases ensuring physical inspections of clients’ properties and comparable sold or leased properties; evaluate assessments relative to market value and other applicable standards; evaluate property record cards, maps and other data used by the assessment jurisdiction and ensure accurate and complete analysis of value to support the appeal process; prepare, file and assist in the appeal of cases before assessors, boards of appeal, tax courts and state courts; participate in the development of teams of appraisers, attorneys and other experts to ensure complete and accurate appeals; help support sales and marketing activities; and work closely with the Director of the Northeast Region to provide reports, updates and research as needed. Qualifications include:
At Sansone we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, long and short term disability, AD&D, vacation, sick time, 401(k), and a Section 125 Plan as well as an EAP program. To be considered for this position, please e-mail or fax a cover letter stating the position which you are applying and attach a resume with salary history to elaird@jcsco.com or fax to (636) 733-2201. Visit our website at www.jcsco.com. EOE. Closing date is August 14, 2008.
Chief Assessor The Town of Norfolk seeks qualified candidates for the position of Chief Assessor. Employee works under the administrative direction of the Finance Director and the general direction of the Board of Assessors and according to Massachusetts General Laws and municipal policies and objectives. A thorough knowledge of municipal law relating to the assessment of property and levying of taxes is required. Ability to perform in-house revaluations, knowledge and experience with appellate tax board procedures, and the ability to effectively utilize the Assessor’s Department’s software (Vision) is sought. The Chief Assessor provides financial information, analysis and consultation to the Board of Assessors, the Town Accountant and Town Administrator. A candidate for this position should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field, plus three (3) to five (5) years of municipal or private appraising experience, experience with GIS, with two (2) years of Massachusetts Appraisal experience preferred. MAA, RMA, or CMA may be substituted for college degree or equivalent education and experience. A candidate should be certified by the state as an Assessor, or shall obtain certification within two (2) years of appointment, have a valid driver’s license, and attain sufficient continuing education credits to be recertified. Starting salary range for FY09 is $48,568 – $51,001. Cover letter, resume, salary history and five (5) references by 4 p.m. 07/03/2008 to: Jack Hathaway, Town Administrator, Town of Norfolk, One Liberty Lane, Norfolk, MA 02056. Fax: 508/541-3366. Email: hathaway@virtualnorfolk.org. Visit the website, www.virtualnorfolk.org for more information about the Town of Norfolk. AA/EOE Assessor's Administrative Assistant Town of Buckland The
Town of Buckland seeks qualified applicants for a 20 hour/week
position of Administrative Assistant. Require working under the
direction of the Assessors while coordinating and maintaining
activities and daily office operation, computer skill, good organization
and communication skills, Competitive salary and benefits package. Please submit cover letter, resume and three references asap to: Buckland Board of Assessors, 17 State St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370. EOE. Position will be open until filled.
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for a Position? I am a Massachusetts FHA Licensed Real Estate Appraiser with eight years of data collection experience. I was previously employed in the Town of Hampden as a clerk for four years where my responsibilities included managing all aspects of the Assessors office for a part time board. I am interested in a part time data collector / clerk position for an Assessment/ Valuation Company or a local Assessors Office. I am willing to travel within a reasonable distance from my home in Wilbraham in Western/ South Central Massachusetts. I am also available for revaluation work, building permit inspections or property record review. Susan Rauscher Residential Licensed
Appraiser with 26 years residential experience in Essex & Middlesex Counties operating a residential appraisal
service. Have experience in data collection for tax evaluation purposes
with a mass appraisal firm & am willing to travel & learn.
Looking for a part-time position in data collection & other
responsibilities in the assistance of an assessor's department. Experienced data collector/analyst seeking work in the Metro West/North Shore/Metro Boston area. Certified Residential Appraiser, experience with Vision Appraisal software, DOR 101 class completed. Also interested in contract positions state wide for sale reviews, building permits, revaluations, etc. VERY good with the public. For references/resume please call 413-218-8928. cramerassoc@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks! Nate Cramer 8/20/08 My goal is to find a position with an assessing department in any City or Town in Northern Massachusetts or Southern New Hampshire, for I am a Certified Residential Appraiser in both States. With over 6 years of experience in appraising single families, condominiums, multi families and a few commercial buildings, ranging from $100,000 to over $1,000,000, I am a great candidate to be an Assistant Assessor. I currently live in Haverhill, MA would be willing to travel 30 to 45 minutes to a place of employment if the salary was sufficient. You may contact me at my home office at 978-373-0225 or my cell phone 978-835-5028 anytime for a resume or to discuss the possibilities. My e-mail address is cindymichaud@comcast.net. Thank-you for your time and consideration. Cindy L. Michaud. 4/14/08 Residential Certified Appraiser with 19 years of experience in residential appraisal, two years in real estate sales prior to 1989 and ten years operating a fee appraisal business, seeks work in assessing, residential appraisal or related field in Plymouth, Bristol or Norfolk Counties. Phone or Fax 508-947-7678, email comappraisalserv@comcast.net - 1/3/08 Tired of the big Revaluation Companies? Looking for more personal service? How about the same person doing your field work at a reasonable price? I have 20 years field experience in residential, commercial and personal property data collection. Please call Ferreira Real Estate Tax Consultant for your assessing needs. 774-219-4214; jferreira1964@yahoo.com - 11/5/07 Please submit any Assessing Related RFP's to MAAO: Click to e-mail us at MAAO Announcements-Postings Please
note that all regular members must notify the Treasurer
Collector of the MAAO of their status through the community
from which they are appointed or elected. You may reach her as
indicated: Marion A. Fantucchio, Assessors Office, City
Hall, 1305 Hancock St., Quincy, 02169 - Tel. 617-376-1171
FAX 617-376-1185 Email address: mfantucchio@ci.quincy -
Or FAX 617-472-3017
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