City of Portland - Assistant Assessor

Start Date: July 22, 2024 | End Date: January 18, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Assessor

City of Portland - Assessor's Office

The City of Portland is offering an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Assessor. This is an executive position that provides backup support to the City Assessor in all aspects of administering the assessment process. This position will support the administration of fair and equitable property assessment according to just value.

This position requires critical thinking skills, initiative, and independent judgement. The right candidate will represent the City of Portland and must convey a professional image and excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will possess or is motivated to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete assessing duties such as data analysis, data entry, research projects, customer service, and additional duties as required. As assigned, the candidate for this position may assist the City Assessor in completing State mandated reports, preparing research for abatement applications and maintain assessed values for all exempt properties. As an agent of the State of Maine, the Assistant Assessor must be familiar with and adhere to State law. The Assistant Assessor recognizes an annual assessing calendar that includes deadlines and statutory obligations. In practice, the Assistant Assessor will consider all three recognized valuation methods, the income, cost, and sales comparison approaches to value.

Recommended qualifications are as follows:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques and laws that govern property valuation in Maine.
• Considerable knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing real and personal property assessment.
• Ability to recognize and analyze factors which influence the value of properties.
• Associate's Degree or higher level of education or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with taxpayers, municipal employees and elected officials in a municipal office setting.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Five (5) years' experience in the assessing, real estate or the appraisal field.
• Experience as an Assessor or Assistant Assessor in Maine preferred.
• Certified Maine Assessor designation, or coursework leading to certification within six months.
• Maine driver's license, Class C.
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office products and specialized assessing, appraisal and GIS software programs.

Applications accepted until filled

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

Non-Union position - Grade C52 - Starting salary range - $83,941.00 to $94,496 annually, based on education and experience.


The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

• Thirteen paid holidays
• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Shae Gonzalez (City of Portland Recruiter) at sgonzalez@portlandmaine.gov or 207-874-8649

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=308&sreq=6&form=5000&desc=ASSISTANT%20ASSESSOR










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