Bar Harbor Assessor GIS

Start Date: June 16, 2025 | End Date: June 30, 2025
County: Hancock County
Job Type: Assessor

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is responsible for appraising and assessing real and personal property for taxation within the Town, and for the administration and maintenance of all records necessary to the assessment program in accordance with Maine law.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The assessor exercises considerable independent professional judgement and involves close cooperation with the Town Manager and other Town departments concerning areas related to assessment. The assessor reports to the Finance Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises the technical and clerical activities of the assessment office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, direct and carry out the work of the assessing department
• Appraise and evaluate properties by means of the analysis of locational, structural, and business value factors
• Make inspections and review taxable personal property listings to determine the assessed value
• Make on-site inspections of land and buildings, listing building characteristics, securing information having to do with value and gathering data relating to the land and its use
• Maintain good public relations by answering questions concerning property assessment and abatement from taxpayers
• Maintain accurate assessment records, including computerized data on all land, buildings and personal property
• Act on abatement requests and issue any supplemental assessments
• Execute official documents as required by law
• Work with the Finance Director to submit budget requests to the Town Manager
• Continuously improve his or her own professional skills by study, membership in professional organizations, participations in seminars and conferences, and contacts with officials of other similar agencies and other knowledgeable professionals
• Attend night meetings 

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Provide backup to clerical staff as needed

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Employee must possess a valid State of Maine Driver's License
2. Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree in assessment, public administration, political science, or closely related field 
3. One or more years’ experience in municipal assessing

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of appraisal and tax assessing
2. Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing assessment of property taxes for local tax purposes
3. Ability to recognize and analyze factors which influence the value of properties
4. Ability to interact professionally with the public and maintain effective work relationships with Town officials and other employees
5. Ability to become knowledgeable of the geographic layout of the Town
6. Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Phone
• Desktop computer or terminal
• Computer software such as, but not limited to, MS Word, MS Excel, Munis, Adobe, and Internet browser
• Copier and Scanner
• GIS software
• CAMA- Computer Aided Mass Appraisal

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Certified Maine Assessor

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions and duties.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods of time
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• The employee must be able to do field work and perform inspections

The Town of Bar Harbor is an equal opportunity employer. The Town of Bar Harbor has excellent benefits including vacation, sick, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health reimbursement program, two retirement options and more.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or by mailing the documents to 93 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, Attn: Human Resources