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Introduction

\r\n\r\nTHE POSITION\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees.\r\n\r\n\r\nHIGHLIGHTS\r\nThis is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways.\r\n\r\n\r\n LOCATION: Office of Policy and Management\r\n ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT\r\n WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week\r\n SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday\r\n\r\n\r\nDISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO\r\n\r\n\r\n Use your local/state government experience to administer assessment and taxation matters.\r\n Administer revaluation certification of employees and companies.\r\n Review grand list and property valuation data.\r\n Collect, analyze, audit, and analyze municipal records.\r\n Support state policy development with regard to assessment and taxation.\r\n\r\n\r\nABOUT US\r\nAt 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nLearn more about making an impaCT by serving the state of Connecticut by watching the video below:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.\r\n\r\n\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:\r\n\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check your Personal Status Board regularly.\r\n For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."\r\n 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). \r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:\r\nDue 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.\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in the processes related to the certification of valuation professionals and analysis, development and implementation of assessment and tax collection tools and strategies.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Verifies the assessed value of real estate properties for various purposes such as analysis, determining grants to municipalities and the development of state policy regarding assessment and taxation of real and personal property and motor vehicles;\r\n Manages claims and data verification for municipal and state programs;\r\n Reviews and verifies municipal grand lists;\r\n Verifies state compliance of municipal revaluations;\r\n Facilitates processes for the certification and recertification of professionals and companies to provide revaluation services to Connecticut municipalities;\r\n Maintains and updates OPM administered revaluation exams for land/residential, commercial/industrial, personal property and supervisor professional certifications;\r\n Assists division on assessment and taxation related matters;\r\n Responds to public inquiries regarding state law as it relates to municipal assessment, revaluation requirements and tax collection;\r\n Liaisons with various municipal tax organizations and committees;\r\n May serve as the OPM designee on various committees;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n 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.\r\n 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.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current Certified Connecticut Municipal Assessor (CCMA) II designation.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

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.\r\n