Assistant Assessor Trainee II (AATII)

Assistant Assessor Trainee II (AATII)

Salary

$50,781.74 - $70,246.28 Annually

Location

Boston City Hall - 1 City Hall Sq

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00165

Department

Assessing Department

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Overview

The mission of the City of Boston Assessing Department is to accurately collect data, assess property at its full and fair cash value, and provide prompt and courteous service to the public. The Assessing Department is a leader in municipal valuation and seeks to maintain that status by attracting talented, experienced individuals to our core staffing.

The backbone of the City's valuation system, Assessor Trainees will develop a deep knowledge of our neighborhoods and property valuation. Work includes frequent trips throughout the City to review and update property attributes and converse with our residents. Attention to detail is a must.

Trainees are provided with the opportunity to become Accredited Assessors through coursework provided by the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) and the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO).

Position reports to the unit manager or assigned supervisor of a higher grade.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, professional, and courteous assistance to the public.
• Perform property inspections and collect and verify data with a high level of accuracy.
• Review sales transactions.
• Review commercial property submissions, such as inventory listings or income and expense data.
• Data entry and analysis.
• Respond to constituent questions on their property values.
• Willingness to travel to all City neighborhoods.
• Perform related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• A Massachusetts Accredited Assessor designation is required; the accreditation can be obtained on the job during the first three (3) years of employment.
• Must have and maintain a current, valid Massachusetts Drivers License and a safe driving record.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Basic math and analytical ability.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, and Google Suite a plus.

CORI/SORI check required

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA-14

Hours per week: 35, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

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Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov