Assessment Technician

Assessment Division Position

Vacancy is in the Assessment Division of the Finance Department. Under general supervision, assists in the assessment of real and personal property by performing increasingly difficult technical and professional assessing work. Monitors and updates real estate title changes on land records. Uses independent judgment in deciding the methods and techniques of appraisal and the reliability of income, expense and cost data obtained. Reviews declarations of taxable personal property of retail, wholesale, and industrial establishments including leased equipment, inventories and goods in process, and recommends values; and verifies information in the field. Coordinates assessor's records with data processing programs in accordance with statutory directed schedules and tax-list completion dates. May supervise clerical personnel in various assessment office functions, including application of various exemptions, and the finalizing of Grand Lists. May assume responsibility for pricing automotive equipment. Investigates and studies prevailing practices on depreciation and replacement values. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may perform additional related duties as required. This is a CHPEA union position. The hours of work for this position are 40 per week.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application. It may also include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination will be designed to measure the following:

• Real estate and building construction appraisal techniques and methods.
• State assessment laws.
• Accounting principles as applied to assessment practices.
• Building construction techniques and types.

• Appraise personal and real property.
• Maintain effective public relations with the public and fellow employees.
• Perform increasingly complex assessing work with minimum supervision.

Qualifications

Open to all qualified applicants who meet the following qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major work in accounting, business administration, or a closely-related field AND two (2) years of responsible experience in estimating real or personal property values, title searching or building construction cost estimating. In lieu thereof, any combination of the above training and experience to a total of six (6) years. A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

Other Information

Benefits include: health and life insurance, retirement options, voluntary benefit programs, and paid leave. Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in disqualification. All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application. Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication. Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.

• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form, along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
• American With Disabilities Act: The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.