Town of Standish - Appraiser

Start Date: February 05, 2025 | End Date: August 04, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Assessor

Appraiser – Town of Standish
Position Title: Appraiser
Department: Assessing
Reports to: Assistant Assessor & Assessor
Status: Full-Time, 38 hours per week ($28.10/hour)
Schedule: Monday – Thursday

Education and Experience: High School diploma and some college-level or real estate courses preferred. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of the Assessment field, strong analytical, mathematics, and computer skills. Effective communication with co-workers and the public is essential. Must be able to measure and list all types of real and personal property. A Valid State of Maine Driver’s License is required. Must be able to acquire a Certified Maine Assessor (CMA) designation within two years.

Essential Functions:
• Determines assessed valuations of residential properties, as directed. Responsible for accurate data input which affects property valuations.
• Navigates Assessing and Code Enforcement software; processes permit information and enters data into the assessing database.
• Schedules inspection of properties. Performs field inspections, including measuring, listing, and photographing properties for purposes of updating assessing records.
• Ability to recognize and analyze factors influencing property values.
• Provides property owners with information and applications related to all exemption and current use programs.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of real and personal property assessment and valuation.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Excel, Outlook and Word programs and specialized tax assessing software including Vision Appraisal, Net Deed Plotter and iWorQ.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Assist and answer questions from walk-in patrons and telephone requests regarding assessment issues.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and the level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Standish offers a four-day work week and an excellent benefits package.

How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter and employment application available on the Town Website. Correspondence can be sent attention: Ruth-Ann LaBrecque
175 Northeast Road, Standish Maine 04084 or email [email protected]. The position is open until it is filled but review of applications begins February 24.
EEO Statement

It is the policy of the Town of Standish to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, disability, or gender, except where age or sex is a bonified occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer