Administrative Analyst

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 experience to our core staffing.

 

Reporting to the Unit Manager or other assigned supervisor performs clerical, information, data management, and other office functions requiring a high degree of decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Plans and performs work for a team of assessing staff relating to files, field records, assessment and other data, abatements, appointments, schedules, phone and mail inquiries, and special projects.
• Maintains the integrity of all data.
• Prepares and provides information to other staff and the public.
• Assists in valuation operations and research.
• Cross-trains and provides coverage for the Information Desk via rotation and the Taxpayer Referral and Assistance Center as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of clerical, information, data, and office management experience is required; appropriate educational substitutions may be accepted.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a personal computer environment, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other application software such as Microsoft applications and Google Suite preferred.
• Knowledge of assessing practices and real estate taxation is preferred.
• Proficiency in navigating a CAMA (Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal) System preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public in person, by telephone, and in writing preferred.
• Ability to plan and organize multiple tasks, exercise judgment, take initiative, and meet deadlines preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are preferred.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

 

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade:  SEIU/RL-14

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

 

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation.  For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.