Tax Assessor

We are seeking a highly skilled Tax Assessor to join our team at the Town of Trumbull, CT. As a Tax Assessor, you will be responsible for the appraisal of real and personal property within the Town, administering State laws affecting real and personal property assessments, and implementing State and Town tax relief programs for senior citizens.

• Appraise real and personal property within the Town to determine fair market value
• Administer State laws and regulations related to property assessments
• Implement tax relief programs for senior citizens and other eligible individuals
• Direct work methods and procedures, handling complex and unusual cases
• Compose correspondence and maintain records required by the office
• Supervise changes to Assessor's maps and prepare annual reports for State and Town
• Formulate, defend, and monitor budget for the department
• Give testimony in court cases relating to assessment matters
• Review sales of real property for State grants and stay up-to-date on changes in regulations

• Knowledge of assessment techniques and laws governing assessment practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective supervisory relationships with staff and cooperative relations with the public
• Must be able to become Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor
• Preferred qualifications include a four-year college degree in Business Administration and over three years of experience in an Assessor's office

We offer a competitive salary, medical, dental, and retirement benefits, paid holidays, sick time, and vacation in accordance with the appropriate union contract.