Assessment Technician

Title: Assessment Technician
Department: Department of Assessment
Location: Town Hall, 75 Main Street, Southington CT
Rate/Grade; Grade 5, $35.50 hr.
Union: United Public Service Employee Union Local 424-Unit 35
Reports to: Director of Assessment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to work closely with the public and provide high levels of customer service that include inquiries and complaints
• Assisting the public in completing forms, statements, and applications in person or by phone
• Occasional field work related to real estate assessment and personal property assessment
• Reviewing real estate deeds reflecting ownership changes and data entry into mass appraisal system
• Making computations of moderate complexity by hand or machine
• Compiling, tabulating, and applying standard formulas to statistical data of moderate complexity
• Typing and distributing correspondence
• Interpreting laws, regulations, and polices governing the work performed to the public
• Accepting records and receipts; reconciling fees and payments
• Willing to attend trainings, conferences, and certification courses relating to tax and assessment
• Perform any and all other related duties assigned by the Director of Assessment and Revenue or his/her designee

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. One-year experience in an Assessor's office required.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Customer service experience with the ability to effectively interact with people

Computer/ Technology:
• Proficient in Google Workspace applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, and Drive).
• Experience with Gems.net and Vision software is preferred.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new software applications and technology systems.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Must be able to travel independently to different properties to conduct assessments

Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time

Benefits:

Include CT Municipal Employees Retirement System (CTMERS) Pension Plan, generous time off (personal days, vacation, accrued sick leave, including 12 full days & 2 half day holidays) & insurance package (medical, dental, vision care, prescription and life.)

Date Posted: 7/16/26
Internal Closes: 7/22/26
External Closes: 7/30/26