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City of Burlington, VT

City Assessor

Burlington, VT · On-site

$119K - $134K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

City Assessor Opening Date: 07/27/2026 Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: Non Union General Purpose This position is responsible for oversight and management of ...

City of Denton

City Engineer

Denton, TX · On-site

$143K - $179K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Coordinate with internal departments to develop periodic updates to the City's Design Criteria Manual, Construction Specifications, and Standard Details. Provide technical guidance during ...

City of Lake Oswego, OR

City Manager

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$202K - $246K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

City Manager's Office Opening Date: 05/07/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: MGMT CONF The Position Appointed by the City Council, the City Manager serves as the chief ...

City of Pensacola, FL

City Surveyor

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

JOB SUMMARY The City Surveyor performs professional and technical work in the field of land surveying. Under the direction of the City Engineer, an employee in this position manages, directs, and ...

Layton City

Full-Time City Planner

Layton, UT · On-site

$46.01 - $64.42/hr

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values and expectations. Participates in the departmental decision making processes; provides recommendations for developing ...

CITY OF BROOKHAVEN GA

CITY ENGINEER

Atlanta, GA

Works with GIS Department to maintain city wide current and future conditions floodplain and water resources maps. * Works with State and District Soil and Water Conservative Commission to obtain ...

Minnesota City Jobs

City Clerk - Oronoco

Oronoco, MN · On-site

Job Posting The City Clerk serves as the City's chief administrative and records management officer, supporting the effective operation of municipal government through administration of official ...

Minnesota City Jobs

City Clerk - Oronoco

Oronoco, MN · On-site

$40 - $43/hr

Job Posting The City Clerk serves as the City's chief administrative and records management officer, supporting the effective operation of municipal government through administration of official ...

City of Pacific Grove, CA

City Manager

Pacific Grove, CA · On-site

$266K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

City Manager's Office Opening Date: 08/07/2026 Closing Date: 9/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Overview For more information and to apply for this executive recruitment, please refer to the Gary Phillips Bob ...

City of Lodi, CA

Assistant City Clerk

Lodi, CA · On-site

$74K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

City Clerk Opening Date: 07/09/2026 Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific SALARY UNDER REVIEW/STUDY The City of Lodi is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented professional to join the City ...

CITY OF CHEYENNE

City Engineer Deputy

Cheyenne, WY · On-site

$100K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

City Deputy Engineer CLASSIFICATION: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Engineering SUPERVISOR: City Engineer SALARY: $100,963 to $161,541 Annually GENERAL To supervise the technical review of plans, reports, and ...

City of Albuquerque

City Attorney UN

Albuquerque, NM

Position Summary Responsible for managing all legal affairs affecting the City. Work involves responsibility for supervising and approving the work of all subordinates and outside counsel; providing ...

City of Eureka

Deputy City Engineer

Eureka, CA

$103K - $125K/yr

Description Summary Additional benefit of a City take home vehicle. DEFINITION Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs projects and staff within the Engineering Department, including long ...

CITY OF RUSHMORE

City Clerk / Treasurer

Rushmore, MN · On-site

The City of Rushmore is seeking a full-time City Clerk / Treasurer to oversee the Citys financial operations and serve as the Citys statutory Clerk and Treasurer. Preferred Qualifications : 4 years ...

City of Petersburg, VA

City Engineer

Petersburg, VA · On-site

$78K - $125K/yr

The City Engineer is designated as essential personnel. This job works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major ...

City of Eureka, CA

Deputy City Engineer

Eureka, CA · On-site

$103K - $125K/yr

City Hall - 531 K Street, Eureka, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 25/26.27 Department: Engineering Opening Date: 04/06/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description Summary Additional benefit of a ...

City of Cincinnati, OH

City Planner (NC)

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$62K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

City Planning and Engagement Opening Date: 08/07/2026 Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern General Statement of Duties Performs a wide range of high-level professional tasks involving planning ...

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City Assessor

City of Burlington, VT

Burlington, VT • On-site

$119K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Salary: $119,993.15 - $134,036.76 Annually
Location : 149 Church Street, Burlington, VT
Job Type: Regular Full Time Exempt
Job Number: DFA City Assessor
Department: City Assessor
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non Union
General Purpose
This position is responsible for oversight and management of the City's property tax assessment functions, valuation of all real estate and personal property, property valuation appeals, and oversite of general reappraisals. In addition, this position is responsible for researching, entering and producing the City's annual Grand List Book and Tax Book. The position is also responsible for all state Education Fund reporting and communicating changes in values to the state.
Union Affiliation: Non-UnionPay Grade 28: $119,993.15 - $134,036.76 Annually
Remote Tier 2: Up to one (1) day remote/week
Essential Job Functions
Statutory and Technical
  • Develop, maintain, and certify valuations of real estate and business personal property that serve as the basis for property tax assessments and payment-for-services agreements
  • Compile official Grand List; maintain extensive records of ownership, value, and descriptions of property assessed.
  • Produce annual value change notices on all property that changed in value.
  • Act as Chair of Board of Assessors, including hearing and ruling on property valuation grievances, appeals, and claims for exemptions
  • Report and testify before the Board of Tax Appeals, Board of Civil Authority and all other judicial hearings.
  • Oversee administration of the Board of Tax Abatement and act as an active, voting member of the Board of Tax Abatement.
  • Conduct narrative appraisal reports and CAMA property valuation appraisals of real residential property and real commercial property.
  • Conduct narrative appraisal reports and CAMA property valuation appraisals of business personal property (machinery and equipment).
  • Maintain property values for the City's Tax Incentive Finance (TIF) District and Community and Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP).
Management and Administration
  • Manage the market data collection, processing, and review of real estate and business property, and set values for assessment purposes and issue notices.
  • Establish policies on appraisal methodology; and assessment administration procedures for ongoing appraisal equity, and assessment of new buildings improvements, land valuation and/or other market changes.
  • Oversee administration and operations of the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) computer system for City.
  • Manage department staff including hiring, supervision, assigning work, training, coaching, conducting performance evaluations, promotion, discipline, discharge, work rule establishment, and department morale.
  • Lead all state communications and reporting with the Division of Property Valuation and Review (PVR) within the State of Vermont Department of Taxes.
  • Head the preparation, implementation and management of a City-wide Reappraisal project and/or valuation updates. This could involve in-house valuations as well as hiring and managing valuation contractors for assistance.
  • Create and maintain public records/grand list data, including property transfers and overall taxable property values.
  • Perform related work as required.
Non-Essential Job Functions:
  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required. A degree in real estate, economics, accounting, public administration, or related field preferred. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of full time of progressively responsible experience in the valuation of property for tax purposes in accordance with modern assessment principles, including five years of supervisory experience.
  • Professional Designation Certification from the IAAO is highly desired. A Certified General Appraisal license is highly desired.
  • Maintain a professional designation from IAAO and/or a Vermont Licensed Appraisal Level II Certificate.
  • Must possess valid Vermont Driver's License.
  • Must be proficient with Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal software (CAMA) and relational databases.
  • Must have understanding of real estate valuation modeling techniques.
  • Must have an advanced knowledge of residential and commercial real estate valuation methodologies.
  • Must have a working knowledge of business personal property appraisal methods such as depreciation schedules and inflation factors.
  • Must have a knowledge of management principles and practices and the ability to accomplish work through others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to interact professionally with the public, City Council, local politicians and other government entities as a representative of the City of Burlington
  • Knowledge of long-range planning, including the ability to project future department requirements, solicit funding and manage implementation.
  • Ability to obtain a working knowledge of departmental operations and procedures, and pertinent state and local statutes relation to assessments and notice.
  • Ability to plan and forecast seasonal department workload, including equipment and staffing requirements; develop objectives; and arrange resources to assure that legal taxation deadlines are met.
  • Monitor employee efficiency and recommend efficiencies associated with workload
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective employee and public relations; ability to hear and resolve grievances and other public complaints in a professional manner.
  • Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
  • Regular attendance of all internal department head meetings and ad hoc meetings needed by the Mayor
  • Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
  • Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.

Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable workforce that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our website.
For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at or .
The City of Burlington is proud to offer full time employees a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
  • Medical/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Leave (Sick and Vacation)
  • Pension Plan
  • Contributory Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Discounted Gym Memberships
  • Free Yoga Membership to Sangha Studios (Burlington, Williston & online)
  • Tuition Discounts for Champlain College TruEd
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Bonus Incentives Program
  • Local & National Store Discounts
  • Subsidized Transportation Options
  • Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in real estate, economics, accounting, public administration, or a related field, or do you have qualifying experience that may be substituted for the degree requirement (two years of directly related experience for each year of required education)?
  • Yes
  • No

02
Do you have at least eight (8) years of full-time, progressively responsible experience in the valuation of property for tax assessment purposes using modern assessment principles?
  • Yes
  • No

03
Do you have at least five (5) years of supervisory or management experience?
  • Yes
  • No

04
Are you able to maintain an IAAO professional designation and/or a Vermont Licensed Appraiser Level II Certificate as a condition of employment?
  • Yes
  • No

05
Do you possess a valid Vermont driver's license and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record Check?
  • Yes
  • No

06
Do you have professional experience using Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software?
  • Yes
  • No

07
Do you have professional experience working with relational database systems?
  • Yes
  • No

08
Do you have professional experience applying real estate valuation modeling techniques for mass appraisal purposes?
  • Yes
  • No

09
Do you have advanced professional experience appraising both residential and commercial real estate?
  • Yes
  • No

10
Do you have professional experience appraising business personal property, including the use of depreciation schedules and inflation factors?
  • Yes
  • No

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