City of Sanford-Assessor

Start Date: January 27, 2025 | End Date: February 27, 2025
County: York County
Job Type: Assessor

Assessor

*Exciting Opportunity:  Municipal Assessor – Help Shape a Fair and Equitable Future!*

The City of Sanford is seeking a dedicated and skilled Assessor to lead the charge in ensuring fair and equitable taxation for our community. This is a challenging and rewarding position that combines specialized technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to public service. As an agent of the State of Maine, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing our property assessment program while working to build trust and transparency with the public.

Your work directly contributes to fair taxation, ensuring equity for residents and businesses in Sanford.  Take on a specialized role requiring expert knowledge, critical thinking, and independent judgement.  You will supervise and guide an assessing team to maintain accuracy and efficiency.  This position will serve as a trusted resource for residents, helping them to understand the valuation and taxation process.

This position will conduct mass appraisals of real estate and personal property for equitable taxation purposes.   The Assessor oversees the administration and maintenance of all records essential to the assessment program.   You will be performing reevaluations and market adjustments as needed to ensure fair property valuations.  The program will be administered in accordance with Title 23, M.R.S.A and state laws and regulations.  As the Assessor you will supervise the assessing team, ensuring efficient operations and professional development.   You will manage state sales ratio analysis, prepare tax commitments, and evaluate land and building assessments. 

This position requires a Certified Maine Assessors (CMA) designation, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or related field.  Considerable experience in property assessment work, including record maintenance, fieldwork, personal property assessment calculations, and market analysis.   Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of state laws and regulations governing property assessment is a must.  Proven ability to lead and manage a team while maintaining accuracy and fairness along with a high degree of independent judgement in applying policies and regulations to complex scenarios as also required.

You must possess and maintain a valid appropriate State of Maine motor vehicle operator’s license.

*Please refer to the job description for detailed essential functions and requirements for the position

The City of Sanford offers a comprehensive package to recognize your expertise and commitment.  We also support and encourage opportunities for continued education and certification to stay at the forefront of the field.  Collaborate with a team that values accuracy, equity, and public service.   Be at the heart of fostering fairness and transparency in the City’s taxation system. 

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community.  If you have the expertise, dedication, and passion to ensure fair taxation for all, we want to hear from you!    Apply toady and become a part of a team that values integrity, professionalism, and service!

Application packets may be found on the City of Sanford website: www.sanfordmaine.org

Applications will be reviewed as received.

 A City of Sanford Employment Application must be submitted with the above to:  

City of Sanford

Human Resources Department

City of Sanford, Maine

919 Main Street

Sanford, ME 04073

Posted:                                  Monday, January 27th, 2025

Deadline:                               Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at 5:30 PM

The City of Sanford is an equal opportunity employer.