Job description

CITY OF WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND

Personnel Office

Employment Advertisement

CITY TAX ASSESSOR

The City Tax Assessor is a non-union, non-classified position who serves as a key member of the City’s leadership team and who requires considerable specialized technical knowledge, strong analytical ability, excellent organizational skills, and the capacity to effectively deal with taxpayers. This position is responsible for the valuation and tax assessing of all taxable real estate and personal property within the City which involves 1) the fixing of an assessed valuation on all taxable real estate and personal property as prescribed by State Law and Local Ordinance; 2) the preparation of an assessment roll and a tax roll; and 3) the planning, engagement and conducting of a periodic assessment revaluation as directed for tax assessors under state law. This is a technical, highly specialized position that requires a thorough knowledge of the principles of property valuation and assessment that is usually obtained through relevant work experience in assessing large and small residential and commercial properties. The City will consider candidates with varying degrees of experience and education provided that a successful track record of achievement in appraisal and assessment is demonstrated.

Application deadline: Friday, December 16, 2022

Classification: Non-Union/Non Classified

Salary Range: $85,000/Year to $105,000/Year

To Apply: The City of Woonsocket offers a competitive benefit and compensation package. For more information on this position including a full position description and application visit the “Employment” section on the City of Woonsocket website via the following URL:

https://www.woonsocketri.org/personnel-department/pages/employment-opportunities

Please forward your completed application and resume to Nikki Aphonphanh, Personnel Division, City of Woonsocket, 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.

A City of Woonsocket Application for Employment must be completed and one can be obtained by visiting the “Employment” section of the City’s website at www.woonsocketri.org.

About Woonsocket: A City that upholds forward thinking principles for both employees and residents. Located in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley, the City of Woonsocket is a vibrant, urban community and is surrounded by the growing suburban communities of Lincoln, Cumberland and North Smithfield, and boasts a positive business climate where City officials and the business community work together to build a strong economy. Woonsocket is centrally located in the Boston/Worcester/Providence triangle, and home to CVS Corporation, a Fortune 500 company.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Must have a "Negative" Covid-19 test or be vaccinated

Application Question(s):

• Applicant should have or be committed to obtain the Rhode Island Certified Assessor designation within four (4) years of appointment.

For more detail on this position, please visit the "Employment" section of the City's website www.woonsocketri.org.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• tax assessor: 5 years (Preferred)
• deputy tax assessor: 5 years (Preferred)
• assistant tax assessor: 5 years (Preferred)
• municipal appraisals: 5 years (Preferred)
• property valuation assessing: 5 years (Preferred)
• property tax assessing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Real estate law: 5 years (Preferred)
• property appraisals: 5 years (Preferred)
• principles of property valuation and assessment: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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