What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Appraiser II or III position at Brown County, MN?
Position Summary
Appraiser II Position Summary:
Under the direction of the County Assessor, the Accredited Appraiser II is an experienced appraiser responsible for performing the full range of duties and responsibilities associated with appraisal process and in accordance with MN statutes and acceptable appraisal and assessment standards and practices. Positions assigned to this level can perform appraisals of all types of property as assigned by the Assessor; can provide assistance in the conduct and research or sales ratio studies; provide recommendations concerning department operational procedures; provide training, monitoring, assistance and review of less experienced appraisal personnel and staff; and providing assistance in the updating of the CAMA system and in hearing and addressing concerns, complaints of the public regarding valuations.
Appraiser III Position Summary:
Under the direction of the County Assessor, Accredited Assessor SAMA assists with making decisions regarding valuing and classifying property for assessment purposes. The employee is assigned certain assessment jurisdictions including both previously appraised properties and new construction. Commercial/industrial and apartment assessments are also assigned. Expectations include planning and organizing the workload to complete assessments within set deadlines with organizational and advisory assistance from the Assessor. This individual will be expected to significantly contribute to defending his/her own valuations at tax meetings and at the counter and assist in other appraiser’s jurisdictions as necessary. Occasionally may participate in tax court appeal situations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Appraiser II & III:
Education:
Appraiser II:
Appraiser II & III:
The Appraiser III position is a Grade 10 with an entry hourly wage range of $31.95 to $35.83, DOQ. The position has a full earning potential of up to $45.02/hr, DOQ.
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Brown County provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation.
The following outline of County-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.
Vacation
Vacation Accruals, Utilization, And Payouts Vary Within Each Collective Bargaining Agreement And/or The Employee Handbook. The Following Is The General Overview Of The Vacation Benefit For Full Time Employees:
Years of Service Biweekly Accrual Rate (based on 80-hour pay period)
Years Completed Total Hours Per Year
Up to 4 years 101.66 hours
4 years but less than 8 years 130 hours
8 years but less than 12 years 157.30 hours
12 years but less than 16 years 185.38 hours
16 or more years 201.50 hours
Sick Leave
Full time employees may earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Paid Holidays
Most Employee Groups Observe The Following Holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day (Observed)
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Health Insurance
Full-Time employees and employees working 30 or more hours per week may choose between single or family coverage. Eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the date of active employment.
The County has designated a base plan which is a high deductible plan with an HSA option. The County contributes monthly towards the cost of the health plan premiums with a semi-annual county contribution into employee's HSA for the single or the family coverage plan. For regular part time employees working 30 hours/week year around, the County will pay 75% of the county share of single coverage (base plan) which may be applied towards family coverage and also contribute 75% of the employer HSA contribution.
Life Insurance
Full-Time Employees are provided with the following term life insurance benefit at no cost to them. Regular part-time employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for this benefit with County paying 75% of premium. Eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the date of active employment.
$20,000 term life/$20,000 AD&D
Retirement
The County and the employee contribute to PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)
The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee's choice:
(507) 233-6605.
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete all of the following supplemental questions. I understand that I will only receive credit to responses that are supported in the information I provide in my employment application and that a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Please check the "yes" button if you have read and understand this.
Do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference? Veterans Preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of disabled/deceased veterans. Points are awarded subject to provisions of M.S. 197.455. You must provide documentation (DD214 and/or VA documents) establishing you right to claim the preference. Please attach your documentation to your application.
You Must Meet One (1) Of The Following Minimum Qualifications To Qualify For The Appraiser II Or III Position. Please Indicate Which Of The Following Minimum Qualification You Possess:
Please briefly describe the education/experience you listed in the previous question.
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Please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g. Associate degree in Business Administration):
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Please select the license(s) you possess: Select all that apply.
List years of professional work experience directly related to this position. (e.g. County/City Appraiser, Real Estate Agent)
What best describes your experience working with laws, rules and procedures governing an entity's responsibilities?
List years of relevant work experience analyzing valuations, data, classifications, etc.
Describe your experience as answered in the above question, including your role. If no applicable experience type NA.
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Do you have experience working in an office setting?
Describe your experience working in an office setting. If not applicable, type NA.
Appraiser II Position Summary:
Under the direction of the County Assessor, the Accredited Appraiser II is an experienced appraiser responsible for performing the full range of duties and responsibilities associated with appraisal process and in accordance with MN statutes and acceptable appraisal and assessment standards and practices. Positions assigned to this level can perform appraisals of all types of property as assigned by the Assessor; can provide assistance in the conduct and research or sales ratio studies; provide recommendations concerning department operational procedures; provide training, monitoring, assistance and review of less experienced appraisal personnel and staff; and providing assistance in the updating of the CAMA system and in hearing and addressing concerns, complaints of the public regarding valuations.
Appraiser III Position Summary:
Under the direction of the County Assessor, Accredited Assessor SAMA assists with making decisions regarding valuing and classifying property for assessment purposes. The employee is assigned certain assessment jurisdictions including both previously appraised properties and new construction. Commercial/industrial and apartment assessments are also assigned. Expectations include planning and organizing the workload to complete assessments within set deadlines with organizational and advisory assistance from the Assessor. This individual will be expected to significantly contribute to defending his/her own valuations at tax meetings and at the counter and assist in other appraiser’s jurisdictions as necessary. Occasionally may participate in tax court appeal situations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Appraiser II & III:
- 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 Dept 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.
- Answer questions and discuss issues with property owners.
- Administer and process property tax applications and programs.
- Hear, evaluate and address the concerns, issues and/or complaints from taxpayers regarding valuations. Review private appraisals presented by the public. Assist the public by calculating property tax estimates. Explain appraisal procedures and property tax laws.
Education:
Appraiser II:
- Associate degree in real estate, statistical analysis or business; and
- 4-years related experience.
- Equal or equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
- Associate degree in real estate, statistical analysis or business; and
- 6-years related experience.
- Equal or equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
Appraiser II & III:
- Continued education requirements: 60 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 and attend regional workshops.
- Regular attendance.
- Must maintain licensure as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor and work towards SAMA Certified Minnesota Assessor.
- Must maintain licensure as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor SAMA Certified Minnesota Assessor.
- Complete regional MAAO courses and certifications.
- Extensive knowledge and skill in clerical and accounting functions, Microsoft Office Suite, and computer database operation.
- General understanding of the appraisal and assessment process.
- Knowledge of building construction and materials.
- Extensive knowledge of the assessment and tax processes, cycles and related deadlines.
- Excellent customer service and office etiquette.
- Knowledge of general office procedures and county administrative guidelines and procedures that apply to general office administrative duties.
- Knowledge and fundamental understanding of legal descriptions.
- Follow written and oral instruction and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Attention to detail, precision and accuracy in the performance of job assignments and duties.
- Ability to read and dissect legal descriptions and determine property boundaries.
- Ability to interpret and utilize principles, practices, and methods of computers and assessment related software applications, especially mapping, Computer Aided Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems and tax software.
- Ability to interpret and utilize principles, practices, and methods of the appraisal process.
- Ability to interpret and utilize principles, practices, and methods of the Minnesota real estate tax system.
- Application and interpretation of laws and regulations governing the assessment of property.
- Knowledge of GIS, legal descriptions, survey sketches, drawings and blueprints.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department personnel, other County employees, taxpayers, and the general public.
- Apply judgment and discretion in dealing appropriately with members of the public and clients in accordance with department routines and within the authority of the position and a customer service orientation.
- Apply and maintain specialized software and application programs within the department (e.g., CAMA, tax system, mapping applications, etc.).
- Ability to read and dissect legal descriptions and determine property boundaries.
- Ability to evaluate property and provide sound judgment in the determination and equalization of property values across the entire County and between neighboring counties.
- Experience preparing and presenting numerical and narrative reports, abstracts, or other documents.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral forms.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent mathematical/ computation skills.
- Extensive 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.
- Ability to work under heavy workload and deadlines with accuracy.
The Appraiser III position is a Grade 10 with an entry hourly wage range of $31.95 to $35.83, DOQ. The position has a full earning potential of up to $45.02/hr, DOQ.
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Brown County provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation.
The following outline of County-offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.
Vacation
Vacation Accruals, Utilization, And Payouts Vary Within Each Collective Bargaining Agreement And/or The Employee Handbook. The Following Is The General Overview Of The Vacation Benefit For Full Time Employees:
Years of Service Biweekly Accrual Rate (based on 80-hour pay period)
Years Completed Total Hours Per Year
Up to 4 years 101.66 hours
4 years but less than 8 years 130 hours
8 years but less than 12 years 157.30 hours
12 years but less than 16 years 185.38 hours
16 or more years 201.50 hours
Sick Leave
Full time employees may earn 8 hours of sick leave per month.
Paid Holidays
Most Employee Groups Observe The Following Holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day (Observed)
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Health Insurance
Full-Time employees and employees working 30 or more hours per week may choose between single or family coverage. Eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the date of active employment.
The County has designated a base plan which is a high deductible plan with an HSA option. The County contributes monthly towards the cost of the health plan premiums with a semi-annual county contribution into employee's HSA for the single or the family coverage plan. For regular part time employees working 30 hours/week year around, the County will pay 75% of the county share of single coverage (base plan) which may be applied towards family coverage and also contribute 75% of the employer HSA contribution.
Life Insurance
Full-Time Employees are provided with the following term life insurance benefit at no cost to them. Regular part-time employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for this benefit with County paying 75% of premium. Eligibility begins on the first day of the month after the date of active employment.
$20,000 term life/$20,000 AD&D
Retirement
The County and the employee contribute to PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)
- Employees must participate as directed by Minnesota statutes.
- Contribution rates vary depending on position.
- Employee may obtain refund of employee contribution upon termination of service.
The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employee's choice:
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA)
- Deferred Compensation (457b)
- Roth IRA
- Supplemental Life
- AFLAC Plans
(507) 233-6605.
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete all of the following supplemental questions. I understand that I will only receive credit to responses that are supported in the information I provide in my employment application and that a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Please check the "yes" button if you have read and understand this.
- Yes
- No
Do you wish to claim Veteran's Preference? Veterans Preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of disabled/deceased veterans. Points are awarded subject to provisions of M.S. 197.455. You must provide documentation (DD214 and/or VA documents) establishing you right to claim the preference. Please attach your documentation to your application.
- Veteran: As defined in Minn. Stat. 197.447.
- Disabled Veteran: Please provide documentation of a USDVA verified disability.
- Spouse of a disabled veteran with a service connected disability rating.
- Spouse of a deceased veteran who died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury.
- Not a Veteran or do not wish to claim a veteran's preference.
You Must Meet One (1) Of The Following Minimum Qualifications To Qualify For The Appraiser II Or III Position. Please Indicate Which Of The Following Minimum Qualification You Possess:
- Associate or higher degree in real estate, statistical analysis, business, or related field and four years of related experience.
- Associate or higher degree in real estate, statistical analysis, business, or related field and six years of related experience.
- No combination of related education and/or experience as listed above
Please briefly describe the education/experience you listed in the previous question.
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Please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g. Associate degree in Business Administration):
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Please select the license(s) you possess: Select all that apply.
- Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA)
- Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA)
- None
List years of professional work experience directly related to this position. (e.g. County/City Appraiser, Real Estate Agent)
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2-5 years
- 5-10 years
- 10 years
What best describes your experience working with laws, rules and procedures governing an entity's responsibilities?
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2-5 years
- 5-10 years
- 10 years
List years of relevant work experience analyzing valuations, data, classifications, etc.
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2-5 years
- 5-10 years
- 10 years
Describe your experience as answered in the above question, including your role. If no applicable experience type NA.
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Do you have experience working in an office setting?
- Yes
- No
Describe your experience working in an office setting. If not applicable, type NA.
- Required Question
Salary : $30 - $45