Property Valuation Senior Assessor CALAP

Overview

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 help lead the Commercial Appraisal and Litigation Assistance Program (CALAP).

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

The Commercial Appraisal and Litigation Assistance Program, created by Act 163 of 2022, supports municipalities in appraising high-value commercial properties to establish fair and defensible values. This is one of two positions that supports this program. The CALAP Manager is responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the program, including but not limited to working with appraisal vendors and municipalities to ensure projects happen timely.

This position will work closely with the PVR Division Director, other PVR division supervisors, department legal staff including the CALAP attorney, and external partners including municipal officials and appraisal vendors. 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.
• Reviewing applications to the program.
• Coordinating with vendors to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Reviewing appraisals for accuracy and completion.
• 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 multiple vendors to ensure projects are completed timely.
• Some experience in reviewing appraisals especially for commercial properties.
• 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.

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 $31.76 to $49.78 and State of Vermont benefits are very competitive. The annualized salary for this potion ranges from approximately $66,060.80 to $. The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade, and the annualized salary figure is calculated based on 2080 hours of annual compensation and does not include authorized overtime or other compensation.

It also doesn’t include any time taken off payroll. The starting salary for this position may be negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for an office allowance and will be reimbursed for allowable business travel expenses.

Background Checks: This position will primarily support the Department of Taxes. Candidates must agree to be fingerprinted and pass a background check to be eligible for this…