Assessment Clerk

The Assessment Clerk provides administrative and clerical support related to assessments, evaluations, records management, and data entry. This role ensures accuracy, confidentiality, and timely processing of assessment materials while assisting staff, students, clients, or the public with inquiries.
Supervision:
Supervision Scope: Performs routine technical and administrative responsibilities related to the assessment of property, requiring knowledge of automated and manual valuation and data collection systems. Duties require the ability to work independently and apply a working knowledge of assessment procedures.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Assessor and the Deputy Assessor, following established professional standards, procedures, and departmental policies.
Supervision Given: None
Job Environment:

Administrative and technical work is performed in a moderately noisy office with regular interruptions during the day from the general public at the counter and telephone, and sometimes to deal with citizens' issues and problems. Required to drive to bank with deposits, under possible adverse weather conditions.
Requires the operation of telephones, personal computers, copiers, facsimile machines, mail machine and other standard office equipment.
Makes constant and periodic contact with other municipal departments, Department of Motor Vehicles, attorneys, paralegals, title searchers, real estate agents, bank/mortgage representatives, computer vendor and the general public; communication is frequently in person, by telephone, fax and occasionally through letters or email. Contacts require a high level of courtesy.
Errors in judgment or omissions could result in delays in service and monitory lost.
Essential Job Functions:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Receive, process, and file assessment forms, test materials, applications, or evaluation documents.
• Enter and verify assessment data in internal databases or information systems.
• Prepare assessment packets, schedules, and related documentation.
• Assist with coordinating assessment sessions, appointments, or testing activities.
• Respond to inquiries in person, by phone, or via email regarding assessment procedures, requirements, or results (within approved guidelines).
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive or secure materials.
• Perform general office duties such as scanning, copying, filing, and mail distribution.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, evaluators, or external agencies to support assessment processes.

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort to serve the public.

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); and four years' experience performing a variety of administrative support duties, including two years of technical/clerical work related to tax assessment and general accounting.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a municipal, governmental, or public-sector environment, particularly within an assessor's office, finance department, or related municipal function.

• Experience working with property assessment systems, tax records, or municipal financial data.

All appointments and promotions shall be made according to merit and fitness for performing the functions of the position, including factors such as education, experience, aptitude, knowledge, character, ethics, or other qualifications that would determine the best candidate for the position. Examinations may include written, oral, physical, or performance tests or any combination of the various types of examinations. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results on a background check, pre-employment physical, drug screening and verification of information on the employment application.

Applicants with relevant municipal or public-sector experience, particularly within a property assessment or finance function, will be given strong consideration. Applications must include a resume and cover letter. Deadline to apply is February 4, 2026. To ensure an efficient and competitive recruitment process, the Town reserves the right to close the posting before the deadline once a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received.

Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability who may need this information in an alternative format or who may need accommodations during the testing procedure should contact the HR Department at 860-769-3544.