Announcements/Postings The MAAO Web site Committee reserves the right to review all submitted material for content. Tewksbury’s long-time Chief Assessor Norman Boudreau passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010. Norm began his service to the town in 1967 when he was appointed to the Finance Committee. He served until 1974, the last 5 years as Chairman. He was elected to the Board of Selectmen in 1974 and served three years, the last as Chairman. He then served an interim appointment on the Board of Assessors. In 1979 he was elected to that Board and served as Chairman until his retirement in 2002. Norm’s service on the Board of Assessors spanned the time from paper records and calculators to CAMA systems and computers. He is greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Thomas E. Acciavatti, 86, beloved husband of the late Pauline N. (Montoni) Acciavatti, died Sunday evening, July 11, 2010 in the Beverly Hospital. Born and raised in Beverly, he was the son of the late Simone and Romilda (Varrato) Acciavatti. He received his education in the Beverly school system and graduated from St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers. An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country during World War II as a proud member of the United States Army having served in the Infantry Third Army under General Patton in Normandy, Northern France and Central Europe. Mr. Acciavatti had been employed for nearly 20 years by the City of Beverly in its Assessor's office, until the time of his retirement. Prior to that, he had worked many years in the family-owned grocery business. A lifelong resident of the City of Beverly, he was a member of the Vittori-Rocci Post in Beverly. He was also a member and past president of the Massachusetts Assessor's Association. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by a daughter, Christine Lindsey and her husband, Robert of Viera, Fla.; a son, Simone E. Acciavatti and his wife, Lorraine of Ponte Vedra, Fla.; five grandchildren, Tiffany Sewell of Beverly, Cori Sharp and her husband, Arthur of Beverly, Kyle Wollock and her husband, Josh of Dallas, Kathryn Garry and her husband, Benjamin of Topsfield, and Thomas D. Acciavatti of Medford; one great-grandson, Harrison Sharp of Beverly; four sisters, Theresa Gorini, Amelia Pendleton and her husband, Robert, Lorraine Mead and Matilda Hyde, all of Beverly; several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Anne Bucci, Desolina Ward, Valia Morin and Armand Richutis. ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church, 111 New Balch St., Beverly, Thursday at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Beverly. Visiting hours in the Campbell-Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., Beverly (North Beverly location), Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Thomas' memory to the Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210. Information and condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com. CUNHA, ADOLPH R., age 64, of County St., died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Charlene M. (Cogswell) Cunha. Born May 11, 1946, in Providence, he was the son of the late Adolph and Angelina (Machado) Cunha. Mr. Cunha worked as a real estate assessor for the Town of Dedham. In addition to his wife, he leaves his sister and brother-in-law, Joyce Ann and Peter Setchell of No. Dighton, and his nephew, Justin David Setchell of Portsmouth, NH. Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside funeral service at 10am on Tuesday at the Rehoboth Village Cemetery, Bay State Rd, Rehoboth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are respectfully requested to the , Central New England Region, 5 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379. www.rebellofuneralhome.com Please
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submit any Assessing Related Employment Postings to MAAO For a listing of those looking for a position click here. Chief Assessor The City of Beverly is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief Assessor. The Chief Assessor is responsible for the administration and appraisal function for real and personal property and for the day-to-day management of the Assessor’s office including the supervision of technical and clerical staff. Additional duties include the development of revenue forecasts required for financial planning, representation of the City’s interests at the Appellate Tax Board and administering local excises, both motor vehicle and boat. This position also serves as the Chair of the Board of Assessors along with two appointed members. Associate’s or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education in economics, business administration, finance, computer science, planning or a similar field and five years work experience in appraisal or assessment principals and techniques, preferably in a Massachusetts municipal setting, or some equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Professional designation by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers is also required. The city currently uses AssessPro as its CAMA package and MUNIS for financial reporting. Experience with one or both of these software packages is a plus. The City of Beverly is an economically developed suburb located on the ocean in Essex County with a population of approximately 40,000. There are approximately 12,900 real and personal property accounts, approximately 15% of which are CIP, representing $5.7 billion in value. The position reports to the Finance Director and the salary range is $70,000 to $79,000. Please forward resume to Director of Human Resources, City of Beverly, 191 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. (posted 7/27 exp. 8/27) Town
of Lynnfield The Lynnfield Board of Assessors is seeking a 19 hour per week temporary/part-time Assistant Assessor who will serve under the direction of the Board of Assessors. A strong ability to utilize computer applications to include proficiency in MUNIS and Patriot Properties’ AssessPro is required. The position requires the ability to: conduct administrative duties, provide quality customer service, and communicate effectively with the public and Town Hall personnel. The applicant should have an MAA, RMA or CMA designation, or equivalent. Previous experience with assessing process is desirable. Salary range is $20.00 to $35.00 per hour depending upon qualifications and experience. Please submit your resume and cover letter to the Board of Assessors, Town of Lynnfield, at 55 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA, 01940, or at email address assessor2@town.lynnfield.ma.us by 4:00 PM on Monday, August 9, 2010. Assessors Administrative Clerk Full-time, Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. The Assessor’s Office is seeking an individual with excellent customer service skills to provide clerical support in motor vehicle and property tax administration. Candidates must have strong computer skills, knowledge of standard office operations & the ability to deal effectively & tactfully with customers. 3 to 5 years work experience working in a busy computerized office environment, experience with Vision and/or Vadar database preferred. Municipal government office work experience preferred but not required. Candidate must be diplomatic & courteous with strong verbal & listening skills. Starting salary $13.67 per hr. + benefits. Application deadline: Friday, July 30, 2010. Send resume and cover letter to Ann P. Murphy, Principal Assessor, 110 Main Street, Monson MA 01057 City
of Boston Research
Analyst (Asn) - Research and Standards - Job Opening
ID 338704 For more information
and to apply, please visit the Boston Career Center These postings are scheduled to close on Friday, July 9, 2010 Part-Time
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Town of Lanesborough The Town of Lanesborough (population 2990) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assessor. This position is appointed by the Board of Selectmen. This is a twenty (20) hrs/week position. The Assessor shall administer all statutory duties including maintaining up to date property records, review of all sales and deeds; ensure input of all information into the computer data base and file all required reports to the state. The successful candidate will have experience as a town assessor and a working knowledge of municipal property tax laws, DOR regulations and other applicable state and federal laws. Salary negotiable depending on qualifications. Submit cover letter, resume and references to: Paul Boudreau, Town Administrator, PO Box 1492, Lanesborough, MA, 01237. Deadline: Thursday, July 8, 2010. The Town of Lanesborough is an EEO/AA employer. ASSESSOR CLERK The Board of Assessors is seeking a 35-hour per week individual
to act as an assistant to the Town Assessor. Strong mathematical
skills and the ability to utilize a variety of computer applications
and to communicate effectively with the public are necessary. Previous
experience with assessment functions is desirable. Job description
is available on request. Salary range for FY11 is $18.55 - $20.68
per hour depending upon qualifications and experience. FULL-TIME & PART-TIME
MEMBER, BOARD OF ASSESSORS The City of Brockton is seeking applications for both the position of part-time and full-time Member, Board of Assessors. Candidates must possess experience in appraisal/assessment of real and personal properties, thorough knowledge of MA General Laws; policies and regulations relating to the assessment of property and the levying of taxes; Department of Revenue (DOR) regulations as they pertain to the operations of the Assessing Department in accordance with State statues, and computerized mass appraisal systems, particularly CLT UNIVERS. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field, five (5) years of experience in assessment administration and real estate appraisal; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license. Massachusetts Accredited Assessor certification (MAA) required, certification must be maintained throughout appointment. Certified Commercial Assessor (CMA) and Residential Massachusetts Assessor (RMA) desirable. Massachusetts Department of Revenue certification is required within first year of appointment. For
full job description, job requirements and salary refer to City
Web page - www.brockton.ma.us. Part-Time Assessor The Town of Northborough is seeking applications for the position of part-time Assessor (10+hrs/wk). Candidates must possess experience in appraisal/assessment of real and personal properties, thorough knowledge of Mass. General Laws and practices and familiarity with computer appraisal systems. Responsibilities include inspection and appraisal of properties to determine fair value, building permit activity, sales verification, and review of abatement requests. D.O.R. requires that all Assessors successfully complete the State Revenue Commissioner's basic course of training within 2 years of appointment. Certificate in municipal assessing (MAA, RMS, CMA) preferred. Starting wage is $25.29/hr with flexible work schedule averaging 10 hrs/week. Please submit resume to: Town Administrator, 63 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532. Submission deadline 6/2/10 or until filled. AA/EOE TOWN OF WAYLAND The Town of Wayland has reorganized its Assessing Department and is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Assessor. Qualified applicants will be proficient in complex administrative tasks relating to the operations of the Assessing Department in accordance with state and local statutes. Applicants should have knowledge of principles of real and personal property assessment, exemptions, Department of Revenue Guidelines, and Massachusetts General Laws. Experience in property data collection required. Qualifications: Associates Degree in related field; completion of assessing courses offered by the Massachusetts Association of Assessors preferred. Over two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative work; experience in a municipal setting, a real estate environment and/or working with the public is strongly preferred. An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Salary: $39,626 - $52,729. Send resumes to Assistant Town Administrator/ HR Director, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778 by 5/21/10. Wayland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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of Fitchburg The City of Fitchburg seeks qualified applicants for the position of City Assessor. This board member position is responsible for the supervision, management, and administration of the City’s assessment program, in accordance with State and local statutes and regulations, and the policies/ordinances of the City of Fitchburg and in planning, managing and directing the activities of the Board of Assessors and Assessing Department. Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or related field and a minimum of three years experience in property tax administration. Equivalent combination of experience and education accepted. Qualified candidates should have a working knowledge Massachusetts General Laws relating to municipal finance and property management for tax purposes. Working knowledge of the Patriots Appraisal System, GIS mapping software and Microsoft Office software. MUNIS software experience preferred. Appellate tax court experience and Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation are desirable. Salary depending on experience. Qualified candidates please submit cover letter and resume to the Office of Human Resources, Room 102, 718 Main St., Fitchburg, MA 01420 or e-mail to bstephens@ci.fitchburg.ma.us. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. For a full job description and a list of qualifications please refer to fitchburgma.gov. Town
of West Stockbridge
Part Time Principal Assessor The Town of West Stockbridge (pop. 1,650; 18.5 sq. miles; 1,066 Total real estate parcels; total real & personal property assessed value of $419,268,723) seeks applications from qualified candidates for part time Principal Assessor. The Assessor works collaboratively with current board and other Town Hall staff, is responsible for revaluations, interim year adjustments, routine property inspections, collecting new construction and personal property data, holding classification hearings, setting tax rate, conducting taxpayer abatement hearings and appellate tax board appeals, and administering motor vehicle excise and exemption programs, all in accordance with DOR regulations. The Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education as an assessor or real estate appraiser, and have 4 – 6 years of progressively responsible experience in municipal assessment with supervisory experience. Must possess (or be able to attain within two years of employment) a certificate in municipal assessing, with a designation of either Massachusetts Accredited Assessor, Residential Massachusetts Assessor, or Certified Massachusetts Assessor issued by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officials. Experience with CAMA software required. The Applicant must have a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and a working knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws relating to the assessment of property in Massachusetts. The Town of West Stockbridge offers a starting salary range from $20,000 to $24,000 DOQ. Position to begin as soon as possible. Please send resume and cover letter and three references to: Mark Webber, Town Administrator, Town of West Stockbridge, 21 State Line Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266, or by email to bosws@bcn.net. Call 413-232-0300 x319 if you have any questions. EEO Employer. posted 3/31/10 Principal
Assessor The Town of Great Barrington seeks qualified candidates for the position of a full-time Principal Assessor. The Principal Assessor works under the direction of the Town Manager. The Principal Assessor is responsible for administrative, technical, and supervisory and site inspection work related to the valuation and revaluation of all residential, industrial and commercial real estate and personal property in the town in accordance with department of revenue regulations. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education as an assessor or licensed appraiser; 5-7 years progressive work experience in assessing; and or property appraisal, demonstrating skill in data processing, database management and computer application knowledge of State CAMA and MUNIS preferred. Massachusetts Accredited Assessor Certification is required or ability to obtain within two years of appointment. Applicants must have a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and a working knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws relating to the assessment of property in Massachusetts. The Town of Great Barrington offers a competitive benefits package with a salary range from $60,000 to $68,000. Please send cover letter and resume to: Kevin O’Donnell, Town Manager, 334 Main Street; Great Barrington, MA 01230 or email to kodonnell@townofgb.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. The Town of Great Barrington is an EEO/AA employer.
TOWN OF WAYLAND The Town of Wayland, acting through its Board of Assessors, invites proposals for services to complete a full list and measure of real estate properties for the purpose of assessing properties. Interested parties should contact the office of the Board of Assessors at (508) 358-3788 for copies of the request for proposals. Proposals will be received by the Procurement Officer in the Selectmen’s office at the Town Building, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, Massachusetts until 12:00 noon, July 30th, 2010. All proposals must conform to the applicable provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B and the request for proposals document. Proposals must be enclosed in two (2) sealed envelopes plainly marked as “Non-Price Proposal” and “Price Proposal,” “Town of Wayland Data Collection Services". The Town reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals as, in its sole judgment; the best interest of the Town of Wayland would be served by doing so.
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us a short summary of your qualifications, the type of Assessing I am seeking to transition from appraising to assessing. I am seeking a Data Collection or other Assessor position in Central Massachusetts, and 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! posted 7/14/10 Carol Childress Retired-former Chairperson- City of Boston Assessing Dept. with 40 years of experience , seeks part time position in the greater Boston area. I have a Certified General Real Estate Appraisers License in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, SRA designation, and CMA, RMA. MAA designations. I have experience in almost every aspect of the assessing profession. I have served on the State Board of Registration for Real Estate Appraisers. Due to retirement from municipal government, I am limited to a part time position. My specialty is commercial appraising / assessing. Please contact Richard A. Cohen at rcohenllc@gmail.com or at 617-469-9873. posted 6/1/10 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. PCS, Sandra Martin, Fairhaven , Ma, 774-644-0227, pcs2list@yahoo.com posted 2/16/10 MA FHA Certified Residential Appraiser #70936,
located in Plymouth County, currently seeking a municipal position
in Plymouth, Bristol or Norfolk counties. 8 years appraisal experience,
familiar with CSC, Vision Appraisal, and Patriot Properties software,
as well as other various assessment platforms. Experienced data collector looking for full time/contract opportunities.Experience with sale review, building permit, new growth and full M&L property inspections and data quality verification.Certified Residential Appraiser in MA. DOR 101 and MAAO Class 200 complete. Certified Assessor Assistant in New Hampshire. Experience with Vision Appraisal, can be brought up to speed with other programs with little effort, guaranteed. I take pride in my work and can help maximize your communities bottom line. Contact Nate Cramer (781) 435-1373, (413) 218-8928 cramerassoc.com - I look forward to hearing from you. posted 8/12/09 Ma. State Licensed and F.H.A. Certified Appraiser, # 4668, currently seeking employment within Essex, Middlesex or Suffolk counties. Also have a MA. Real Estate Sales License, # 63366, along with an Associates Degree in Business Management and a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. Involved in the local real estate field for over 30 years in : property management, sales, rentals, development, construction, maintenance, tenant relations, marketing, etc.. I have been employed as a full time appraiser for 16 years, the last 9 as sole operator of my own business. Accumulated real estate course hours total 300+ in a variety of related areas. Willing to consider any ft/pt position to prove myself and get a “foot in the door” . I am now living, and working, in Wilmington, MA. and can be contacted at any time via: cell phone # 978-235-4022 or e-mail jjmappraiser@comcast.net. Thanks so much for your time and have a great day! John J. Murphy - posted 7/20/09 |
