Property Valuation Senior Assessor Utilities

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Final date to receive applications Date: 02/03/2026

Department:
Taxes

Location:

Home Based, VT, US

Position Type:
Permanent

Schedule Type:
Full Time

Minimum Salary: $32.87

Maximum Salary: $51.52

Do you want to support Vermont communities and listing officials? Do you want to ensure equity in property taxes? There has never been a better time to bring your values and talents to the collaborative team at the Vermont Department of Taxes. We are seeking a senior assessor to work closely with listers and assessors and to lead Utility Valuation for the State.

If you have a passion for working with municipalities and a talent for managing data, we want to hear from you!

Pursuant to Act 144 of 2024, the Department of Taxes provides municipalities with values for properties used for the transmission and distribution of electricity. The Department contracted with a utility appraisal consultant to establish a methodology to provide fair and defensible values. This position will lead this critical work with continued support from the vendor, working closely with the PVR Division Director, other PVR division supervisors, department policy and legal staff, and more.

They will also work closely with 10‑15 municipalities, serving as their district advisor.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Providing training, education, and support to municipal officials to maintain the statewide grand list for the purpose of education funding.
• Conducting detailed analyses of municipal assessment practices through the annual Equalization Study.
• Evaluating and updating utility valuation methodologies.
• Acting as a liaison between municipalities and utility companies.
• Analyzing the impacts of utility valuation on the Grand List to help inform decisions surrounding utilities.
• Participating in the appeals process as needed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in real estate appraisal or assessment, with some experience in reviewing appraisals especially for utility properties.
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with vendors to ensure projects are completed timely.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting data.
• A desire to learn and grow and have experience fostering that desire in others.
• A proven record of prioritizing work, managing deadlines, and aligning expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about tax law and policies.

This is a full‑time field‑based position central to the southern portion or the northern portion of the State. Applicants will need to have reliable personal transportation to attend periodic meetings in the Montpelier main office and to conduct on‑site visits with town officials generally in Bennington, Rutland, Windham, or Windsor counties or Chittenden, Franklin, Caledonia, Grand Isle, Orleans and Essex. Learn more about the technical and professional requirements of the Utility Valuation Senior Assessor or contact Jill.

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Property Valuation and Review (PVR) provides support to municipalities in developing and administrating property tax policies and related programs at the local level and has created an educational training and certification program that is available to municipal listers and assessors. PVR conducts annual ratio studies which estimate taxable property values and appraisals for school districts. It also administers the Use Value Appraisal Program (Current Use) which created over $65 million in tax savings to landowners.

PVR is currently implementing a new integrated property tax management system, and is planning modernization and digitization, making NOW the opportune time to join the team.

Compensation:
The hourly salary rate for this position ranges from $32.87 to $51.52 and State of Vermont benefits are very competitive. The annualized salary for this position ranges from approximately $68,369.60 to $. The salary…