Property Valuation District Advisor

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Posted 9/25/2026full-timeVermont • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $44 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide training, education, and support to municipal officials maintaining the statewide grand list for education funding
Support approximately 40 municipalities in understanding and complying with statutory Grand List maintenance requirements
Provide support on property valuations, Current Use, reappraisals, and related matters
Conduct detailed analyses of municipal assessment practices through the annual Equalization Study
Participate in division and department initiatives
Gather requirements and test developer changes for software projects
Work on legislative initiatives and reports
Collaborate with the Property Valuation Field Director, Division Director, Assistant Director, Senior Fiscal Analysts, municipal officials, and others
Conduct on-site visits and attend public meetings in assigned municipalities
Deal constructively with irate taxpayers and public officials

What you’ll need

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
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 such experience
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
Must be prepared to live within the assigned district
Reliable personal transportation and private means of transportation must be available
Must agree to be fingerprinted and pass a background check
Must attend periodic meetings in the Montpelier main office and conduct on-site visits with town officials
Must speak at public meetings, including possible evening meetings
Must dedicate a portion of the residence to field office work

Comp & perks

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
State defined benefit pension plan
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
Office allowance
Reimbursement for allowable business travel expenses