The Town of North Canaan is accepting applications for an Assessor’s Assistant.
This is a part-time position, 7-10 hours per week.
This is a part-time position, 7-10 hours per week.
Applications and resumes must be received by October 24, 2024, by 4:00PM. Applications can be found at www.northcanaan.org
Please send a completed application and resume to admin@northcanaan.org. Or, by mail, to Town of North Canaan, First Selectman’s Office, Unit 1, 100 Pease Street, Canaan, CT 06018.
Town of North Canaan is an equal opportunity employer.
POSITION: Assessor’s Assistant
Part Time 7-10 Hours Per Week
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK):
The purpose of this position is to provide clerical, technical and office management
assistance to a Part-time Assessor. Functions include: to receive, review, respond to
and appropriately refer inquiries and requests for information, to assist with maintaining
real estate, motor vehicle and personal property records in a current and accurate
condition, to receive and process exemption and abatement request, and provide
support to the office and the Assessor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives supervision from the Assessor.
DIRECT REPORTS: n/a.
HOURS OF WORK:
This Job Classification is a part-time hourly position, up to 10 hours per week.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Communicates in person, by telephone, fax, email and through letters with local,
regional and state government officials, real estate and bank professionals, various
boards and commissions, and the public.
• Conducts research for Assessor to assist with inquiries and questions from the
public.
• Assists the public with the use of online services available through the Town’s
website.
• May accompany the Assessor on field inspections, and with updating of databases.
• Assists in preparation and submission of mandated periodic reports for the Office of
Policy and Management.
• Using automated systems, prepares information related to the assessment function
and Assists Board of Assessment Appeals during an appeal process.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
• Proficient computer knowledge including use of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace,
email, use of internet browsers and search engines.
• Well-developed organizational skills and understanding of office procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public in a collegial, customer
service-oriented and polite manner.
• Collaborative, team-centered approach to working with coworkers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
• General knowledge of municipal assessment work.
• Understanding of land deeds and surveys.
• Ability to understand and apply Ct General Statutes and regulations.
• An awareness of the principles of property valuation and assessment, and how they
relate to the annual assessment cycle and revaluations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
n/a
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Working knowledge of current assessment software programs.
• Completion of Connecticut Certified Municipal Assessor courses 1A - Connecticut
Assessment Administration and 1B – Connecticut Assessment Valuation, or
willingness to complete courses within two (2) years of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and availability of personal vehicle.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Office environment.
• Repetitive motion (use of computer keyboard).
• May require physical ability to tour developed and/or undeveloped properties, in
outdoor austere conditions, with construction noise.
• Periodic need to carry boxes (no more than 50 lbs), move tables and chairs, hang
signs, and other similar tasks that involve bending or reaching above one's head.
• May require standing for prolonged periods to do filing or sitting for prolonged
periods for computer or telephone work.
Please send a completed application and resume to admin@northcanaan.org. Or, by mail, to Town of North Canaan, First Selectman’s Office, Unit 1, 100 Pease Street, Canaan, CT 06018.
Town of North Canaan is an equal opportunity employer.
POSITION: Assessor’s Assistant
Part Time 7-10 Hours Per Week
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK):
The purpose of this position is to provide clerical, technical and office management
assistance to a Part-time Assessor. Functions include: to receive, review, respond to
and appropriately refer inquiries and requests for information, to assist with maintaining
real estate, motor vehicle and personal property records in a current and accurate
condition, to receive and process exemption and abatement request, and provide
support to the office and the Assessor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives supervision from the Assessor.
DIRECT REPORTS: n/a.
HOURS OF WORK:
This Job Classification is a part-time hourly position, up to 10 hours per week.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
• Communicates in person, by telephone, fax, email and through letters with local,
regional and state government officials, real estate and bank professionals, various
boards and commissions, and the public.
• Conducts research for Assessor to assist with inquiries and questions from the
public.
• Assists the public with the use of online services available through the Town’s
website.
• May accompany the Assessor on field inspections, and with updating of databases.
• Assists in preparation and submission of mandated periodic reports for the Office of
Policy and Management.
• Using automated systems, prepares information related to the assessment function
and Assists Board of Assessment Appeals during an appeal process.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
• Proficient computer knowledge including use of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace,
email, use of internet browsers and search engines.
• Well-developed organizational skills and understanding of office procedures.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public in a collegial, customer
service-oriented and polite manner.
• Collaborative, team-centered approach to working with coworkers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
• General knowledge of municipal assessment work.
• Understanding of land deeds and surveys.
• Ability to understand and apply Ct General Statutes and regulations.
• An awareness of the principles of property valuation and assessment, and how they
relate to the annual assessment cycle and revaluations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
n/a
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Working knowledge of current assessment software programs.
• Completion of Connecticut Certified Municipal Assessor courses 1A - Connecticut
Assessment Administration and 1B – Connecticut Assessment Valuation, or
willingness to complete courses within two (2) years of employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and availability of personal vehicle.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Office environment.
• Repetitive motion (use of computer keyboard).
• May require physical ability to tour developed and/or undeveloped properties, in
outdoor austere conditions, with construction noise.
• Periodic need to carry boxes (no more than 50 lbs), move tables and chairs, hang
signs, and other similar tasks that involve bending or reaching above one's head.
• May require standing for prolonged periods to do filing or sitting for prolonged
periods for computer or telephone work.
