STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Municipal Assessment Professional

Recruitment #260106-5864AR-001

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Introduction

THE POSITION
The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Municipal Assessment Professional in their Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division’s (IGPP) Assessment, Data Collection and Grants Management Unit. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
HIGHLIGHTS
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways. 
  • LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management
  • ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
  • SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO
  • Use your local/state government experience to administer assessment and taxation matters.
  • Administer revaluation certification of employees and companies. 
  • Review grand list and property valuation data. 
  • Collect, analyze, audit, and analyze municipal records. 
  • Support state policy development with regard to assessment and taxation.
ABOUT US
At OPM we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.

The Intergovernmental Policy and Planning Division’s (IGPP) Assessment, Data Collection and Grants Management Unit develops and recommends policy to the Governor and provides guidance to municipalities in certain areas of property assessment and taxation; manages municipal statutory formula grant programs; manages property tax relief programs; and collects, analyzes and publishes municipal data including equalized net grand list, mill rates and grand levies along with revaluation date tracking, testing and certification.

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Selection Plan

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 
  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY: 
  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to opm.recruitment@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in the processes related to the certification of valuation professionals and valuation/assessment practices in the State of Connecticut.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Facilitate processes for certification and recertification of companies and employees to provide revaluation services in Connecticut;
  • Maintain and update OPM administered revaluation examinations for land/residential, commercial/industrial, personal property and supervisor professional certifications; 
  • Administer distressed municipalities grant program audits; 
  • Assist with grand list and property valuation data submission and analysis; 
  • Verify data pertaining to assessed values used in determining grants to municipalities; 
  • Respond to public inquiries regarding state law on municipal assessment, revaluation requirements, and tax collection matters;
  • Support state policy development with regard to assessment and taxation matters; 
  • May serve as OPM designee on the Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessors Committee (CCMA) and Certified Connecticut Municipal Collectors Committee (CCMC); and 
  • Perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • the principles and methods of assessing;
    • Connecticut statutes relating to property tax assessment and the local levy and collection of taxes;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs and other computer software;
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of technical experience in assisting in the determination of taxability and value of properties for a government jurisdiction or with a private organization engaged in large-scale real estate appraisals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, real estate management, math or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years.
  • A Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, economics, real estate management, math or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Certification as a Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor II (CCMA II); 
  • Certification as a Certified Connecticut Municipal Collector (CCMC); 
  • Experience working in municipal or state government;
  • Considerable knowledge in assessment and taxation principles; 
  • Experience with revaluation principles; 
  • Experience with data collection and formula preparation;
  • Experience examining and evaluating assessment, tax and operational records; 
  • Experience interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, policies and procedures and verifying that interpretation and application is accurate; and 
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel to create complex spreadsheets with formulas and pivot tables.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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