POSITION: TAX ASSESSOR
INDUSTRY: MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
LOCATION: HARTFORD COUNTY, CT
RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf
Robert Half is partnering with a respected municipality in Hartford County seeking an Assistant Tax Assessor to join its finance and assessment team. This position will play a key role in supporting the administration of municipal real and personal property assessment operations, tax compliance, and grand list maintenance.
Working closely with senior leadership, the Assistant Tax Assessor will assist with daily departmental operations, property valuation activities, taxpayer assistance, and oversight of assessment records and reporting functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced assessment professional seeking a stable and highly visible municipal role with long-term growth potential.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with administration of municipal assessment operations involving real and personal property
- Conduct property inspections, field reviews, valuation analysis, and reassessments
- Review market, ownership, and property data to support accurate assessments
- Maintain assessment records, maps, exemptions, and related documentation
- Support preparation of grand list reports and other state or municipal reporting requirements
- Perform audits and reviews of personal property declarations and related filings
- Provide guidance and assistance to taxpayers, attorneys, financial institutions, and internal departments regarding assessment matters
- Assist with tax relief and exemption programs in accordance with applicable regulations
- Support departmental budgeting, process improvements, and operational initiatives
- Coordinate with outside vendors and revaluation consultants as needed
- Help supervise and train office staff while assisting with day-to-day workflow management
- Respond to public inquiries in person, over the phone, and through written communication
WHY JOIN:
- Stable municipal environment with strong leadership and community impact
- Highly visible role with exposure to town leadership and operations
- Opportunity to contribute to modernization and process improvement initiatives
- Collaborative team environment with long-term career stability
- Competitive compensation and municipal benefits package
For immediate consideration, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh.Marquard@RobertHalf com. All inquiries are confidential. Robert Half will never distribute your resume without your permission.
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in municipal assessment, appraisal, or property tax administration
- Strong understanding of Connecticut assessment practices, property valuation methods, and applicable regulations
- Experience with both real estate and personal property assessment activities
- Ability to interpret deeds, maps, surveys, and legal property descriptions
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience working with assessment software and Microsoft Office applications
- Connecticut Municipal Assessor certification (CCMA)