Deputy Tax Assessor

Under the general direction of the Tax Assessor, this position is responsible for overseeing supervising the day-to-day technical and clerical work of the Tax Assessor Office under the direction of the Assessor.   Directs the work of all employees placed in his/her charge by the Assessor.  Most duties require independent judgment as well as compliance with the appropriate laws of the State of Connecticut. General Statement of Duties:

• Review and enter assessment data into a computer database to create new taxable accounts.
• Responsible for State & Town Tax Relief Programs. Set up, maintain and update files for exemption programs for the disabled, veterans, elderly tax relief, and renters’ relief.  
• Assists members of the public in applying for tax exemptions and enters tax exemption information into assessment information systems.
• Provides technical information and assistance to taxpayers, attorneys, Town departments, Boards and the Town Council as well as technical backup for the Assessor’s Office.
• Review and follow through on all questions and concerns of the general public involving assessments and matters relating to assessment.
• Prepares information releases to assist the public in understanding assessment procedures, regulations, exemptions, and related matters.
• Supervises, plans, and organizes departmental work according to standard office procedures; establishes priorities in daily task performance. 
• Supervises maintenance in regard to GIS system, updates assessors maps show newly-assigned parcel numbers on subdivision/lot splits and complete corresponding clerical work.
• Calculates and enters prorated assessments for tax relief program.
• Assist with Personal Property and Motor Vehicle Grand Lists, such as discovering new businesses, mailing declarations to all businesses, processing of declarations and exemptions, input of assessment data, identifying non-filers, mailing of increase notices, processing data from DMV.  
• Responsible for Department Budget and Purchase Orders in accordance with budget guidelines. 
• Works with the State Office of Policy and Management regarding new guidelines for State programs.
• Prepare statistical and narrative reports for submission to OPM.
• The ability to work closely with the Tax Collector’s Office.  Responsible for merging files over to the Tax Collector’s system for their tax billing.

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Tax Assessor or his/her designee.
Supervision Exercised: Supervises office staff daily and acts as the Tax Assessor in his/her absence.Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

1. Knowledge of office procedures and principles of office management and or record keeping.
2. Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Word and Excel. Previous experience with Vision,

QDS and other Assessor’s software a plus.  

1. Ability to respond courteously to the public.
2. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
3. Ability to learn appropriate State and Town laws.
4. Clear and concise written and oral expression.
5. Accuracy and attention to details.

Required Minimum Experience and Training:

1. BA or BS degree with minimum two (2) years’ experience in assessment or appraisal of real estate OR IN LIEU OF DEGREE six (6) years municipal tax assessing/appraisal experience. 

1. CCMA I or II certification is required. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

GENERAL INFORMATION ON THIS EXAMINATION

PARTS                                             WEIGHTS

Experience & Training                               100%

The weight of the examination will be 100% experience and training. The candidates will be ranked based on their experience and training as it relates to the required experience and training for this position based on the information contained in their employment application, the supplemental questionnaire if applicable and any attachments they provide.   This examination will be conducted for the Town of Trumbull by the Trumbull Civil Service Board within the authority of Section 7-413 of the 1959 revision of the State of CT General Statutes.  Please notify the Civil Service office in advance of the examination of any disability which may require special accommodation.  Anyone claiming Veterans' Preference must bring original DD 214 document. 

As an applicant for employment, you are a consumer with rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.  As part of the employment process, including for determinations related to initial employment, the Town may obtain from a consumer reporting agency, a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on you as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In addition, any offer of employment is subject to the applicant successfully passing a pre-employment drug test and physical. 

Applicants must be citizens of the United States or must present proper authorization to work in the United States by the closing date.

EOE

Salary : $73,910 - $88,252