POSITION: FIELD INSPECTOR – ACCOUNT CLERK
DEPARTMENT: ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
WORKING HOURS: 35 HOURS PER WEEK
RATE OF PAY: UPSEU, LOCAL 424, UNIT 15 – GRADE 5 – LEVEL A
$16.9777 PER HOUR

DATE: OCTOBER 28, 2014

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs field assessment on residential & commercial property. Performs & records measurements & prepares drawings for input into Assessor’s database. (Generally, a bulk of the work hours on an annual basis will be performing field assessment work). Assists in placing valuations on real estate, personal property & motor vehicle Grand Lists. building permits & field information from Building Inspector, gathers information & data necessary for field work, locates property on map, visits location & explains to resident the purpose of the visit. Takes notes & photographs, performs & records measurements, & makes changes in the CAMA system accurately & in a timely fashion. Processes & maintains records & applications for exemption from real & motor vehicle Grand Lists for veterans & blind, disabled & elderly property owners & renters. Provides customer service to the public through personal & telephone contacts by providing information pertaining to motor vehicle, real estate & personal property. Processes deeds for transfers of property. Read deeds & interpret maps. Maintains records of forms & property transfers, including filing of veteran & homeowner forms & other related documents. Processes certificates of correction for additions or alterations. Accepts personal property renditions & refers questions to supervisor. Assists in preparation for revaluation process. Performs work in a safe manner. Performs other duties as may be required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assessor

QUALIFICATIONS – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. Must have a minimum of two (2) years of general office, administration & field assessment experience. Real property appraisal work and/or municipal assessment experience or equivalent is essential. Must have a valid State of CT Driver’s License. Ability to read/write & comprehend simple instructions. Ability to calculate figures & amounts & use simple mathematics including addition & subtraction as well as percentages. Ability to read & interpret various documents (e.g., field cards, Grand List, etc.). Ability to read & create short correspondence & memos. Considerable skills in dealing with the public with diplomacy & tact. Considerable attention to detail & ability to follow & carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to read blueprints, maps & utilize measuring devices. Considerable written & verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Considerable ability to manage multiple priorities & meet timelines. Working knowledge of office machines & business procedures. Considerable knowledge of Microsoft office products including Word, Excel & Outlook.

ALL INTERESTED PERSONS MUST SUBMIT IN WRITING THEIR COVER LETTER, RESUME & COMPLETED BON GENERAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY 4:00 P.M. ON NOVEMBER 10, 2014 TO:

Borough of Naugatuck, Attn: Human Resources, 229 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770

We are an equal opportunity employer.