Assistant Assessor; Trainee II

Overview

The mission of the City of Boston Assessing Department is to accurately collect data, assess property at its full and fair cash value, and provide prompt and courteous service to the public.

The backbone of the City’s valuation system, Assessor Trainees will develop a deep knowledge of our neighborhoods and property valuation. Work includes frequent trips throughout the City to review and update property attributes and converse with our residents. Attention to detail is a must. Trainees are provided with the opportunity to become Accredited Assessors through coursework provided by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) and the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO).

Position reports to the unit manager or assigned supervisor of a higher grade.

• Provide prompt, professional, and courteous assistance to the public.
• Perform property inspections and collect and verify data with a high level of accuracy.
• Review sales transactions.
• Review commercial property submissions, such as inventory listings or income and expense data.
• Data entry and analysis.
• Respond to constituent questions on their property values.
• Willingness to travel to all City neighborhoods.
• Perform related work as required.

• A Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation is required; the accreditation can be obtained on the job during the first three (3) years of employment.
• Must have and maintain a current, valid Massachusetts Driver's License, and a safe driving record.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Basic math and analytic ability.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, and Google Suite a plus.
• CORI check required.
• Boston residency required.

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA-14

Hours per week: 35, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on the compensation. For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.