What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Deputy Assessor position at Brown County, MN?
Position Summary
Accredited Minnesota Assessor including income courses required to list, value and classify property for ad valorem tax purposes, utilizing a CAMA program. Responsible for direction and training of other office staff. Field appraisal work, including quintile and new construction. Analyze market trends. Must provide reliable transportation. Assist in the county assessment program. Serve as County Assessor in their absence.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Education:
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
Short Term Disability Insurance
Full-Time Employees are provided with a short Term disability 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.
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.
Please Read This Question And The Answer Choices Carefully. You Must Meet One (1) Of The Following Minimum Qualifications To Qualify For The Deputy Assessor Position. Please Indicate Which Of The Following Minimum Qualifications You Possess:
Please briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question:
05
Please list the degree(s) you possess and your program area of focus (e.g. Bachelors degree in Business):
06
I am currently licensed as one of the following: (please choose your highest licensure).
How many years of experience do you have appraising high end residential, complex commercial and industrial properties?
Briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question.
09
Do you have any experience working with leased ag land, and state assessed utility owned properties?
What is your experience working with the public regarding land records, valuations, classifications, property inspections, or interpreting regulations/laws?
What is your experience appraising rural and/or agricultural properties?
Do you have experience working with difficult or uncooperative individuals?
Do you have experience communicating with property owners to resolve complex disputes related to assessment valuations?
Do you have office management experience?
What is your Excel and Word processing experience?
What software/systems are you proficient in using? (select all that apply).
Do you have a reliable automobile that you are willing to utilize for work-related business?
Have you worked for a County or similar organization?
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Describe any other special training you've completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.
Accredited Minnesota Assessor including income courses required to list, value and classify property for ad valorem tax purposes, utilizing a CAMA program. Responsible for direction and training of other office staff. Field appraisal work, including quintile and new construction. Analyze market trends. Must provide reliable transportation. Assist in the county assessment program. Serve as County Assessor in their absence.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Value and classify property with an emphasis on higher valued income producing property and higher valued residential property.
- Assist in the preparation of necessary reports for the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
- Assist with Local Boards of Review and County Board of Review.
- Perform special appraisals as a result of disputed values for local Board of Review, County Board of Review or Tax Court filings.
- Overall office management to include but not limited to: advising appraisers and clerical staff, technical questions, carry out office policies, approve time cards, vacation and flex time, and reimbursement claims.
- Answer tax payer questions regarding value and classification. Knowledge of tax laws – rates and formulas used in tax calculations.
- Verify and view all property sales, quintile along with measure, grade and value new construction residential, commercial/industrial, multi-family, agricultural property and exempt in assigned area.
- Assist the County Assessor in the planning, direction, and administration of the County Assessment Program.
- Property appraisal for ad Valorem tax purposes with an emphasis on higher valued income producing property.
- All other duties related to the assessment of property for the purpose of taxation which may be required by County Assessor.
- Serve as CAMA Controller/ Lead Security Officer. Create and review property evaluations to ensure all are completed accurately prior to the completion of the yearly assessment plan.
- Work closely with local assessors.
- Supervises staff in the CAMA program and field mobile program.
- Manages and directs the Department staff and the work activities of the employees in alignment with the vision and direction of the County.
- Provides effective supervision, training, and guidance for assigned personnel; is approachable; anticipates changes and manages challenges.
- Promotes teamwork and cooperation.
- Serves as a positive role model of successful performance and ethical conduct.
- Monitors and documents the work performance of assigned personnel on a timely and continual basis, conducts effective coaching, reviews performance, and takes corrective action whenever necessary.
- Delegates responsibility and authority.
- Responsible for scheduling work assignments, tracking, and approving hours of work.
- Conducts or oversees training for current and new employees to ensure established procedures are clearly understood and followed.
- Continually monitors results being achieved in assigned areas, providing the necessary tools, and coaching to create a cohesive team.
- Creates a working climate in which assigned personnel are motivated to develop their working knowledge, skills, and abilities, and demonstrates by personal example the desired standards of conduct and work performance.
- Other duties as assigned or apparent.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
- Experience in office management.
- Experience with conflict resolution strategies and human relations. How to handle an irate taxpayer while on their property and diffuse the situation in a professional manner.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills are necessary when working with staff, business owners and tax representatives. Experience interpreting real estate laws, legal documents used in transferring property ownership, ability to decipher complex legal descriptions and the ability to split property parcels correctly.
- Experience with CAMA (Computer Assistance Mass Appraisal) Program, Property Tax programs, GIS, Excel, MS Word, Minnesota Department of Revenue reporting programs and other specialized programs for the Assessor’s Office.
- Experience planning and prioritizing work efficiently to meet all required due dates as prescribed by the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
- Experience with the Minnesota Tax Court system and understanding of the litigation process.
- Comprehensive knowledge of state laws and statutes as they pertain to Classification and valuation of properties.
- License: Accredited Minnesota Assessor License (AMA).
- AMA License is required by the State Board of Assessors. This licensure level is subject to change by the State Board of Assessors.
- Eight weeks of Assessment and Appraisal classes as prescribed by the Minnesota State Board of Assessors.
- Written demonstrative narrative appraisal or completing a Residential Form Appraisal Report and the Residential Case Study Exam.
- Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (or another Board Approved 15 hour USPAP Course).
- 5 years of Assessment Experience.
- Oral interview with the State Board of Assessors.
- Continued Education requirements of 60 Continuing Education Hours (CEH's) every four years. (One CEH is 1 hour of participation in a State Board of Assessor’s approved course. The CEH’s must include one 4 hour ethics seminar and PACE (Professional Assessment Certification and Education.)
- Cannot be licensed if there is a failure to file a tax return, or if $500 or more is owed in delinquent taxes, penalties and/or interest.
- Must subscribe to the Code of Ethics set forth by the State Board of Assessors.
- Valid MN driver’s license and current insurance and dependable transportation.
- Regular attendance
- High level of knowledge when it comes to Minnesota property Tax/Classification laws. This position provides guidance to attorneys when dealing with complex agricultural homestead questions. Failure to respond accurately can result in tax liabilities to the property owners that they are not expecting and may cause estate problems in the future.
- Knowledge of GIS systems and tillable land calculation programs.
- Ability to process property splits, combinations, and new plats.
- Ability to maintain good public relations with county staff, taxpayers, and business professionals.
- Thorough knowledge of the MN property tax laws and assessment programs.
- Required to have a strong knowledge of laws and terminology related to property assessment, and statutes as established by the State of Minnesota.
- The ability to explain complex laws and how they affect homesteads in a way a property owner would understand.
- Ability to demonstrate by personal example: initiative, integrity, ethics, and excellence in work performance.
- Resolve escalated and/or complex internal or external customer service questions or issues regarding complex ag homestead properties.
- Required to have a high level of organizational effectiveness and communication skills.
- Required to have strong technical knowledge to accurately maintain accurate property records for taxation purposes.
- Knowledge and skill in clerical and accounting functions, Microsoft Office Suite, and computer database operation.
- Serve as lead CAMA security officer.
- Completes tables and model changes to support market conditions as determined by sales study analysis.
- Expected to use experience and judgment to extract the necessary date from the CAMA system to identify any errors that if not found would lead to a tax miscalculation.
- Effectively provides guidance to Appraisers. Assists them with assessment plans to meet the requirements of the Minnesota Department of Revenue. Failure to meet the MNDOR requirements can result in State Board valuation adjustments. The property owner does not get notice of these until they receive their Truth in Taxation in November.
- Experience planning and prioritizing work to meet statutory deadlines.
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
Short Term Disability Insurance
Full-Time Employees are provided with a short Term disability 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.
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
- 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.
Please Read This Question And The Answer Choices Carefully. You Must Meet One (1) Of The Following Minimum Qualifications To Qualify For The Deputy Assessor Position. Please Indicate Which Of The Following Minimum Qualifications You Possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Statistics, or related field and five years related experience in an Assessor's Office
- Two year degree and two year's experience in a related field, plus five years related experience in an Assessor's Office
- No combination of related education and/or experience as listed above
Please briefly describe the 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. Bachelors degree in Business):
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I am currently licensed as one of the following: (please choose your highest licensure).
- Certified Minnesota Assessor
- Certified Minnesota Assessor (Income qualified)
- Accredited Minnesota Assessor
- Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor
- Licensed Residential Real Property Appraiser
- Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
- Certified General Real Property Appraiser
- None of the above
How many years of experience do you have appraising high end residential, complex commercial and industrial properties?
- Less than 1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2 years
Briefly describe the experience you listed in the previous question.
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Do you have any experience working with leased ag land, and state assessed utility owned properties?
- Yes
- No
What is your experience working with the public regarding land records, valuations, classifications, property inspections, or interpreting regulations/laws?
- No experience
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 2
- More than 2 years, but less than 3
- More than 3 years, but less than 4
- More than 4 years, but less than 5
- More than 5 years, but less than 6
- 6 or more years
What is your experience appraising rural and/or agricultural properties?
- No experience
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 2
- More than 2 years, but less than 3
- More than 3 years, but less than 4
- More than 4 years, but less than 5
- More than 5 years
Do you have experience working with difficult or uncooperative individuals?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience communicating with property owners to resolve complex disputes related to assessment valuations?
- Yes
- No
Do you have office management experience?
- Yes
- No
What is your Excel and Word processing experience?
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year, but less than 3
- More than 3 years, but less than 5
- More than 5 years
What software/systems are you proficient in using? (select all that apply).
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Office Outlook
- Microsoft Office Excel
- Microsoft Office SharePoint
- Tyler Technologies Enterprise Appraisal and Tax
- Aumentum (Thomson Reuters)
- Avenu Appraisal and Tax
- Vanguard CAMAvision
- Beacon Schneider
- None of the above
Do you have a reliable automobile that you are willing to utilize for work-related business?
- Yes
- No
Have you worked for a County or similar organization?
- Yes
- No
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Describe any other special training you've completed or skills and experience you currently possess that you feel would make you the best-qualified person for this position.
- Required Question
Salary : $34 - $47