Job Description

The Town of Dalton is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Principal Assessor. This is an 18-hour per week, unbenefited position at the rate of $29.61 to $35.82/hr. depending on experience.

The Principal Assessor reports to the Town Manager and supervises an Assessor and an Assessing Clerk/Assessor in all assessing duties. Among other duties, the Principal Assessor coordinates varied assessing responsibilities with the Assessing third party contractor, and ensures various contractual obligations are being addressed; analyzes, enters, and maintains all legal files in the real estate database while comparing documents against the tax maps for accuracy; evaluates all Chapter land applications to assure that they meet the requirements for entry or continuance in the programs; updates files in the database and prepares/amends liens for recording where necessary; determines applicability for tax exempt status; composes the Annual Town Report for Assessing and maintains and updates the Assessors webpage; and prepares and oversees payroll, office vouchers and prepares and maintains the Assessing budget. Please see the full job description and application at https://dalton-ma.gov/jobs/.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application in person at the Town Managers office, Town Hall, 462 Main Street, Dalton, MA; send via USPS; or e-mail Executive Assistant Alyssa Maschino (amaschino@dalton-ma.gov). The position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Dalton is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application in person at the Town Manager’s office, Town Hall, 462 Main Street, Dalton, MA; send via USPS; or e-mail Executive Assistant Alyssa Maschino (amaschino@dalton-ma.gov). The position will remain open until filled.