Job Title: Tax Appraiser II

Salary: $26.14 - $29.02 per hour, Grade 7

Burleigh County Benefits: Burleigh County offers a fully paid NDPERS pension plan, 95% premium paid Health Insurance coverage through BCBS of ND. We also offer $25,000 life insurance coverage and additional insurance coverage options.

About the Role: Under supervision of the Tax Equalization Director, is responsible for performing technical work involving the review and appraisal of commercial, residential, and agricultural property to determine proper valuation for tax assessment purposes. The employee may be required to provide guidance and assistance to other less experienced staff members.

Tax Appraiser II Candidate Requirements:

• Associate degree in business or two (2) years of technical trade school with coursework in accounting, cost estimating, construction trades, architectural drafting, or appraising.
• Knowledge of modern building methods and/or appraisal techniques for tax assessment purposes, the ability to read land descriptions and to locate a property from a map; ability to understand and work from building plans and blueprints.
• Two (2) years of related tax or appraisal work experience.
• Knowledge of appraisal techniques for tax assessment purposes, the ability to read land descriptions and to locate a property from a map and be able to use a digital camera and associated software.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, rules, and procedures governing the conduct of the Department of Tax Equalization and counties.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.
• Proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet PC software, MS Word and Excel preferred.
• Obtain a Class I Assessor’s certificate issued by the North Dakota State Supervisor of Assessment within Two (2) years of hiring.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organization, communication (written and verbal) and decision-making skills.
• Have a valid North Dakota class D driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Applicant will be subject to a standard post offer background and criminal records check.
• Must be a self-starter who is willing to take initiative to setup and complete appraisals.

If no candidates meet the above requirements the position may be under-filled with a Tax Appraiser I

Job Title: Tax Appraiser I

Salary: $22.41 to $24.87 per hour, Grade 5

Tax Appraiser I Candidate Requirements:

• Associate Degree or two (2) years of technical trade school with course work in accounting, cost estimating, construction trades, architectural drafting, or related, field, and one (1) to three (3) years related tax or appraisal work experience. And/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have knowledge of modern building methods and/or appraisal techniques for tax assessment purposes; the ability to read land descriptions and to locate a property from a map; ability to understand and work from building plans and blueprints.
• Must have knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, rules and procedures governing the conduct of the Department of Tax Equalization and counties.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite of products, specifically, Excel and Word in order to efficiently perform the administrative tasks assigned to this position.
• Must obtain a Class II Assessor’s Certificate issued by the North Dakota State Supervisor of Assessment within two (2) years of hiring.
• Must have valid North Dakota driver’s license with clean driving record.

Tax Appraiser I Primary Job Duties:

1. Participates in building appraisal and assessment work by inspecting and measuring buildings to determine the proper classification of the structure, sketch, and outline of the structure.
2. Participates in land appraisal and assessment work by inspecting properties to record the type of property, improvements, area measurements, and related information necessary for value determination.
3. Compiles sales data information of property through deed transfers and conducts sales ratio studies to validate assessors’ values. Tracks new home exemptions.
4. Calculates taxes on new construction and prepare tax estimates for abstractors, lenders, realtors, and homeowners.
5. Track and maintain records on all sales, deed transfers, building permits, and two-year exemptions on systems that can be used by County employees, as well as , appraisers, and the general public, looking for general sales information. Maintain and balance the assessment books.
6. Assist with real property and mobile home tax inquiries, senior citizen exemptions, and other documentation needed for real estate transactions.
7. Assist the public with locating information needed for tax assessment, sales, and other documentation needed for real estate transactions.
8. Perform clerical duties such as answering telephones, documenting information, maintaining files, assist with elections, and assist with eh public.
9. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Tax Appraiser II Additional Duties:

1. Review properties by type of construction, interior systems and other details; take measurements of buildings or additions to determine the total amount of square footage; prepares field sketches and/or take photographs of property as needed.
2. Assist and attend Township/City/County Boards of Equalization meetings.
3. Willing and able to listen and communicate critical, detailed information, maintaining files, and other duties as assigned.

A complete job description is available at the Burleigh County Human Resources office.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The employing agency does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.