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- WILLIAMSTOWN FUNERAL NOTICE: A celebration of Roger's Life will be take place Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 4 p.m. on the lawn at his home at 189 Stratton Road, Williamstown, with the Rev. Mr. Bruce Ziter, Deacon of St. Elizabeth Church officiating. A reception will follow at the Orchards Restaurant. In Lieu of Flowers are suggested for the Village Ambulance service or The Fund for Williamstown through the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Published in The Berkshire Eagle on 6/27/2009 Please
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submit any Assessing Related Employment Postings to MAAO For a listing of those looking for a position click here. Town of Millville Administrative Assistant The Town of Millville seeks an Administrative Assistant to oversee day to day operation of the Assessor's Office. Pay to be determined based on experience and Annual Town Meeting funding. Expectation to work up to 18 hours with Wednesday evenings, all pending Town Meeting vote. Responsibilities include but not limited to: generating Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitments, Assisting Consultant in inputting computer data, creating a variety of reports and lists, assisting the public and other officials with information from the Assessor's office, general clerical duties, and assisting and following through on all actions of the Board of Assessors. Qualified candidates should have at least one year of experience in an Assessor's office or equivilant experience. Once hired the individual will be expected to complete and pass Department of Revenue Basic Course for Assessors 101 course during their first year of employment. Submit a cover letter and resume to: Board of Assessors, Attention Jennifer Wing, Longfellow Municipal Center, 8 Central Street, Millville, MA 01529. Position open until filled. posted 6/30/09 Town of Millville The Town of Millville seeks a Consultant (Assistant Assessor/Appraiser) proposals. The Board of Assessors are open to a variety of proposals such as: per diem, flat yearly rate, and per parcel rate. Millville is due for re-evaluation in FY2011 and is a community of 1300+ parcels. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: field visits, input of data, prepare valuations of real and personal property, prepare new growth annually, process new divisions of land, report to the DOR as needed for the town, finalize preliminary and actual tax file for real and personal property tax commitments, assist in the preparation of the tax rate, abatements, appellate tax board cases, assist the Board of Assessors in the performance of their duties. Qualified candidates should possess posses a bachelor's degree in a related field or at least three years experience in the field. Certification of MAA (Mass Accredited Assessor) is required and must be maintained. General knowledge of the Massachusetts General Laws and familiarity with current assessing computer programs with Patriot Properties and GIS is preferred. Submit a cover letter and resume to: Board of Assessors, Attention Jennifer Wing, Longfellow Municipal Center, 8 Central Street, Millville, MA 01529. Position open until filled. posted 6/30/09 Division of Local Services The Bureau of Local Assessment is seeking an appraiser to provide technical assistance to municipalities in property tax administration, mass appraisal, data quality, tax base growth, and local finance. The appraiser will be located in our Springfield office. Duties include reviewing local assessors’ property values, valuing state owned land, equalized valuations, etc. Requirements include four years full-time experience in appraisal or assessment of real property (one year of which must have been supervisory), or a bachelor’s degree with three years of the required experience, and a valid driver’s license. Applicants should have strong analytical and writing skills, knowledge of real and personal property appraisal, knowledge of mass appraisal valuation systems and Massachusetts’ certification standards and statutes. Candidates should be proficient in the use of electronic spreadsheet applications and have effective interpersonal communication skills. Professional appraisal designation and/or appraisal license is desirable. Travel is required. While the position is classified as an Accountant, Property Tax Appraiser describes the job. The position will be posted on the Commonwealth Employment Opportunities. (CEO) Website, please search under Department of Revenue, Accountant. Salary range: $53,081 to $76,567 Send inquiries, cover letters and resumes by 5:00
p.m. on July 6, 2009 to: The DOR prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, Vietnam era veteran status, age and disability. DOR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Town
of Millis The Town of Millis (pop. 8,208) seeks qualified applicants for the position of full-time Assistant Assessor. The Assistant Assessor is responsible for administrative, technical and supervisory work related to the valuation and revaluation of all residential, industrial and commercial real estate and personal property in the Town in accordance with the Department of Revenue regulations; for providing related financial information, analysis and consultation to the Town Administrator and Board of Assessors when necessary; and for oversight of the Assessor’s Office including staff records and systems. The qualified candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience as an Assessor or Assistant Assessor; minimum of three (3) years experience in computer assisted Mass Appraisal, knowledge of MUNIS preferred; thorough knowledge of municipal law relating to the assessment of property and levying of taxes; must possess state certifications of MAA within two (2) years of appointment. Salary range $56,277 - $68,815. Interested candidates please submit a resume to Charles J. Aspinwall, Town Administrator, Veterans Memorial Building, 900 Main Street, Millis, MA, 02054. Position open until filled. The Town of Millis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Town of Pembroke The Town of Pembroke seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Chief Assessor/ Appraiser to work under the direction of the elected Board of Assessors. Responsibilities include planning, managing and directing the activities of the Assessing Department. The Chief Assessor/Appraiser is responsible for completing the annual tax rate setting process, including: sales analysis, classification hearing, preparation of all Division of Local Assessment forms and tax rate recapitulation required by the Department of Revenue. Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or a minimum of five years experience in assessing administration. Massachusetts Accredited Assessor (MAA) required and must be maintained throughout the appointment. Certified Massachusetts Assessor (CMA) or Residential Massachusetts Assessor (RMA) is desirable. A general knowledge of the Massachusetts General Laws and familiarity with Patriot Properties CAMA system and GIS is preferred. Salary range: $69,878 - $77,087. Submit a cover letter and resume to: Board of Assessors, Town Hall, 100 Center Street, Pembroke, Massachusetts 02359 no later than July 2, 2009. TOWN OF WAYLAND Wayland seeks a seasoned assessing professional to fill the position of Assistant Assessor. Serving as the Department Head, the selected candidate will focus on building customer confidence in the Assessing Office. Responsibilities include leading, managing and supervising the department; immediately recruiting and selecting support staff; providing technical support to residents and staff; maintaining and expanding upon the Vision database; providing analysis and financial consultation to the Town Administrator and fellow department heads; and reporting to and interacting with a 5 member elected board. A Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years of related experience is required. Massachusetts Accredited Assessor certification (MAA) required, certification must be maintained throughout the appointment. Certified Commercial Assessor (CMA) and Residential Massachusetts Assessor (RMA) desirable. Massachusetts Department of Revenue certification is required within first year of appointment. Salary range: $64,830 - $86,271. Send cover letter and resume to no later than June 24th to HR Director, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778. ASSISTANT
ASSESSOR Assists the Board of Assessors in the valuation and assessment of all property in town. Works under the policy direction of the Board of Assessors and the administrative direction of the Town Administrator. Associate's degree with minimum of three years related work experience, or significant municipal government experience in lieu of degree required. Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal systems experience required and experience with Vision Appraisal software a plus. MAA certification or ability to obtain in two years; working knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws; valid motor vehicle operator's license also required. Starting salary to $40K, DOQ. Send cover letter and resume to Michael W. McCue, Town Administrator, 65 East Main Street, Avon, MA 02322. Position open until filled. posted 5/29/09 CITY
ASSESSOR Responsible for all 49,000 real estate and personal property appraisals within the city; administration and management of both Interim and Triennial Department of Revenue revaluations within the city; administration of motor vehicle excise program; assurance of state regulations compliance regarding proper assessment practices; preparation of estimates of city-wide valuations for use in budget appropriations. Successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent administrative capabilities including manpower planning and deployment, resource management of financial, personnel, data and technological assets, the highest ethical standards and the ability to communicate the department's mission and the City Manager's policies throughout the department and to the public. This position requires the ability to interpret laws and regulations promulgated by both the City and State Department of Revenue. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree with concentration in real estate, economics, finance, business or public administration and 10 years of increasing responsibility in assessment administration or a real estate profession such as appraisal, brokerage, banking or property management, 5 years of which must relate to the field of assessment administration, and 3 years of which must relate to complex commercial and industrial property types. Working knowledge of management information systems, particularly mass appraisal and geographic information systems. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license required. Real estate professional designation or CAE, SRPA, MAI, or ASA desired. Residency requirements apply. Salary Range: $85K - $128K. Please send resume, letter of intent, references and salary requirements to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall Room 109, 455 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Open until filled. EEO/AA Employer. posted 5/26/09 PRINCIPAL
ASSESSOR Search Re-Opened The Town of West Springfield seeks qualified candidates for the position of Principal Assessor. The Principal Assessor works under the policy direction of the Board of Assessors and the administrative direction of the Chief Financial Officer. A Bachelor’s degree and five to seven years’ progressive work experience in assessing and/or property appraisal; demonstrated skill in data processing, database management, GIS mapping and computer applications. Knowledge of Vision Appraisal software a plus. MA accredited Assessor Certification required, or ability to obtain within two years of appointment; working knowledge of MA General Laws. Competitive salary and benefit package. Please send letter of interest and resume to: Human Resources, Municipal Office Building, 26 Central Street, West Springfield 01089. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected. posted 5/6/09 TOWN
OF SOUTHWICK The Town of Southwick is seeking an energetic individual for the above position. Full-time 40 hours per week and evenings. The starting pay range is $46,000.00 - $53,600.00 depending upon qualifications and experience. This is a management position with one year probationary period. Require two (2) years work experience and a B.A. or B.S. degree in relevant discipline or significant equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree. Prefer 5 + years of Assessing Experience. Knowledge of Real Estate, Maps/Zoning, Mathematics and Vision Appraisal and/or Munis Software packages a plus. Also preferred: Commercial Mass. Appraisal and Residential Mass. Appraisal Licenses, and Mass. Assoc. of Assessors Offices, and International Assoc. of Assessors members. Interested individuals may obtain a copy of the Position Description and Town Employment Application by contacting the Selectmen's Office at 569-5995. Position is vacant until filled. Applications must be forwarded to Selectmen's Office, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. Southwick is an A/A, EOE, ADA Employer. posted 3/23/09 TOWN OF SWANSEA - ASSESSING DEPARTMENT Seeks vendor to perform property tax valuation services for three year cycle commencing with FY 2011 (year of revaluation). Please contact Madlon Jenkins Rudziak, Principal Assessor at (508) 324-6703 or email: mrudziak@town.swansea.ma.us to receive the RFP that explains, in detail, services and qualifications desired. Response time to RFP in writing is September 15th, 2009 by 4:00 pm EST. MUNICIPAL PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX AUDIT
The City of Boston (“the City”), acting by and through its Commissioner of Assessing (‘the Official”), hereby requests sealed proposals from certified public accountants or certified public accounting firms (“Offerors”) with expertise in property tax laws and practices limited to local and state government clients, to provide municipal personal property tax audit and consulting services. Services sought by the City include, but are not limited to, the following: municipal personal property tax audits of City of Boston businesses selected by the Official; defense of these values when necessary; inclusion of Assessing Department staff in audit site visits. All proposals shall be submitted in strict conformance with the Request for Proposals (RFP), which may be obtained at the Office of the Commissioner of Assessing at Boston City Hall, Room 301, Boston, Massachusetts 02201, on or after 10:00 a.m., EST, Monday, June 22, 2009, and will remain available until Friday, July 10, 10:00 a.m., EST. The RFP will also be available electronically during the same period. E-mail a request to charles.clabaugh@cityofboston.gov to receive a copy. The RFP contains both price and technical evaluation criteria. Price and technical proposals shall be submitted separately in sealed, clearly labeled envelopes. Each technical proposal submitted to the Official must be accompanied by a proposal deposit in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) in the form of (a) a proposal bond with a surety company qualified to do business in Massachusetts and in a form satisfactory to the Official or, (b) a certified check payable to the City of Boston. All proposal deposits, as specified above, shall be returned upon final execution of a contract by the successful Offeror, or, if no contract is executed, at the expiration of one hundred fifty (150) calendar days from the date set for the opening of the technical proposals. The original and four (4) copies of each proposal shall be filed no later than 10:00 a.m., EST, Monday, July 13, 2009, at the Office of the Official: Ronald W. Rakow, Commissioner The Official shall reject late proposals. Any contract executed pursuant to the RFP shall be for a period of one (1) year with two (2) successive twelve month options to renew, said options exercisable solely by the City at the Official’s discretion. No exercise of an option for renewal or extension of the contract shall be subject to agreement or acceptance by the Offeror selected. The entire contract term, including any options, shall not exceed three (3) years. Submission of the proposal indicates acceptance by the Offeror of the conditions contained in this Request for Proposals, unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City of Boston and the Offeror selected. The City of Boston reserves the right, where it may serve the City’s best interest, to request additional information or clarification from Offerors, or to allow corrections of errors or omissions. At the discretion of the City of Boston, Offerors submitting proposals may be requested to make oral presentations as part of the evaluation process. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or any part or parts thereof, and to award a contract as the Official deems to be in the best interests of the City. This contract shall be subject to the availability of an appropriation therefore, if sufficient funds are not appropriated for the contract in any fiscal year, the Official shall cancel the contract. The maximum time for acceptance of a proposal and the issuance of a written notification of award shall be twenty one (21) days. The award of this contract shall be subject to the approval of the Mayor of Boston. Ronald W. Rakow, The Marshfield Board of Assessors is seeking written bids for the purpose of the town’s ongoing cyclical inspection program. The bid must be a “Per Parcel” bid. • Working under
the direction of the Assessor/Appraiser, the contractor will
conduct data quality inspections for the purpose of maintaining
and updating the town’s appraisal database Please send per parcel bid to:
Or e-mail to: ebates@townofmarshfield.org - Deadline: May 30, 2009 Looking
for a Position? I am seeking to transition from appraising to assessing. I am seeking an Assistant Assessor position in Central Massachusetts. My qualifications are as follows: Former SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser) with Appraisal Institute; 23 years field and writing experience; almost 400 hours of accumulated education in real estate. Experience includes: application of accepted valuation procedures and knowledge of real estate market relationships and forces which effect property value. Coordination of appointments and interviewing property owners; measuring, inspecting and photographing property; thorough knowledge of assessor maps, zoning maps, flood maps, deeds, and parcel identification; collection of general and specific data; superior records and database maintenance; compiling, computing, and analyzing data; familiar with state forms 3ABC and knowledge of Chapter 61. Please contact me at 774 248-0648, or christmas59@charter.net. Thank you! Carol Childress Licensed residential
appraiser with over 10 years experience in the fee appraisal
business operating a residential appraisal service in Rhode Island.
I have experience in revaluation with data collection, proerty
record card review and building permit inspections of residential
properties for revaluation. I also have experience and most recently
managed and completed interim and full personal property assessment
in various cities and towns in Massachusetts, which has provided
me with an understanding of Mass. General Law. Panache Consulting Services- PCS, a highly qualified data collection team offers professional services to municipalities throughout Bristol, Plymouth, and Barnstable County. Services provided include residential, mixed use, and commercial cyclical data collection, building permits, digital imaging, and personal property data collection. PCS is proficient in Vision, Patriot Properties, Kapinos, and DOR Sigma CAMA systems. posted 11/14/08 Sandra Martin I have just completed Appraisal procedures, principles, and the 15-hr. USPAP course and I am seeking employment at a town Assessors office. I am located in North Attleboro and am willing to commute within 1 hour. Any opportunity or referral would be greatly appreciated. Although my goal is eventually to become a residential appraiser I am not overlooking opportunities within the assessors role. I am hoping there is an assistant position in the area available. I have a bachelor's degree and am eager to learn, a hard worker, and professional. Please contact
Jared Simpson at jsimpson022@gmail.com or
508-316-1442 about any opportunities available. posted 10/27/08 |
