Full Time Appraiser I

• View all property in quintile – up to 800 parcels per year – residential, agricultural, commercial/industrial and multi-family, agricultural and exempt properties.  
• Study and analyze sales information to determine with the County Assessor the assessment plans for the following year. 
• Review time trend data from the Department of Revenue to determine if appropriate. It not appropriate, work with the County Assessor and the PTCO for the county on an appeal. 
• View, measure and grade new construction - residential, agricultural, commercial/industrial and multi-family, agricultural and exempt properties.  
• Verify homestead status. 
• Value and classify property for ad valorem tax purposes.  
• Attend Local Boards of Review.  
• Oral communication with taxpayers and process all applicable correspondence.  
• Perform special appraisals for disputed properties, generally for Board of Review. 
• Process property splits, combinations and new plats. 
• Conduct the assessment of mobile homes countywide.  
• Complete perimeter maps and township average report for Department of Revenue and adjoining counties.  
• Maintain good public relations with county staff, taxpayers, and business professionals.  
• Thorough knowledge of the Minnesota property tax laws and assessment programs.  
• Maintain appropriate level of education for licensure.  
• Maintain the knowledge and utilization of the CAMA and GIS Systems.  
• Work closely with local assessors on new construction and changes in township values annually.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.

• Associate Degree in real estate, statistical analysis or business;

• One year post-secondary education plus three years related experience;

• Minimum of three years related background experience in real estate, appraisal processes, statistical analysis, human relations; 

• Equal or equivalent combination of education/training/experience.

• Must obtain licensure as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor within four years of becoming licensed as a Certified Minnesota Assessor.  
• Continued education requirements: 50 CEH’s to include Ethics and PACE course every 4 years.  
• Must have background in computer use, MS Word, Excel, and GIS etc.  
• Good interpersonal communications and public relations skills.  
• Ability to work under heavy workload and meet statutory deadlines with accuracy and strict attention to detail.  
• Be physically able to perform quintile and view sales within district.  
• Ability to withstand criticism while maintaining a professional attitude.  
• Must have valid driver’s license, current insurance and reliable transportation.
• Ongoing training to stay current with changing statutes, technology.  Attend regional workshops.
• Regular attendance

• Knowledge and skill in clerical and accounting functions, Microsoft Office Suite, and computer database operation.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral forms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent mathematical/ computation skills.
• Knowledge of real estate law and local government procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work under heavy workload and deadlines with accuracy.

Salary : $29 - $33