[Hiring] Property Valuation District Advisor @State of Vermont

Role Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your background in real estate appraisal or assessment to support both local and state government? Do you want to work closely with town and city officials on work that impacts virtually every person in our state? Property Valuation and Review at the Vermont Department of Taxes seeks a District Advisor in the southern or northern portion of the state to provide crucial support and education to local officials.

This position will work closely with about 40 municipalities to help ensure they understand and comply with their statutory requirements in relation to their Grand List and its maintenance, including providing support on valuation of properties, Current Use, reappraisals, and more. They will report directly to the Property Valuation Field Director and will work closely with the Division Director, Assistant Director, Senior Fiscal Analysts, municipal officials, and more.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Providing training, education, and support to municipal officials to maintain the statewide grand list for the purpose of education funding.
• Conducting detailed analyses of municipal assessment practices through the annual Equalization Study.
• Participating in division and department initiatives, including gathering requirements and testing changes made by developers for software projects, working on legislative initiatives and reports, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate appraisal or assessment.
• Knowledge of local government.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate challenging topics to individuals with varied backgrounds.
• A desire to continue to learn and grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher AND three (3) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in property assessment, property tax administration, or real estate appraisal.
• OR High School diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in property assessment, property tax administration, or real estate appraisal.
• Employees who have not completed an advanced appraisal course approved by the Property Valuation and Review Division are required to complete it within two years of appointment.
• An incumbent must be prepared to live within his/her assigned district.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.