City Assessor

Position Summary:

The City of Monroe, Michigan, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of City Assessor with a certified Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO) Level 3 Michigan license. This position is responsible for overseeing the appraisal activities within the city, including managing assessor staff, preparing and overseeing the appraisal budget, and all administrative functions related to the City’s Assessor Department.

Monroe is known for its rich history, including significant sites related to the War of 1812 and its charming downtown area. Monroe is a historic city located along the western shore of Lake Erie. The City covers approximately 10.2 square miles and features a blend of residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Monroe has a population of around 20,000, offering a small-town feel with access to the amenities of larger metropolitan areas such as Detroit and Toledo.

The City is home to several distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character. Key neighborhoods include the Downtown Historic District, which has preserved 19th-century architecture. The City of Monroe comprises a diverse range of dwellings, including single-family homes, multi-family units, condominiums, and historic properties. The city maintains more than 9,500 parcels consisting of approximately 7,200 residential and 2,300 commercial/industrial properties. Monroe's economy includes a mix of manufacturing, retail, and services. Key employers include the Monroe Power Plant, La-Z-Boy Incorporated, and various healthcare providers.

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the duties that the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Perform Complex Appraisals - Residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Staff Management - Assist in decisions regarding employee recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Documentation and Reporting—Prepare the necessary forms, reports, notices, and warrants to establish the annual tax levy.
• Assessment Roll Activity - Monitor and tabulate assessment roll activity; correlate and/or calculate data.
• Defend Assessments—Prepare and defend assessments before taxpayers, the Board of Review, and the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
• Ongoing Analysis - Conduct ongoing assessment and equalization analysis.
• Departmental Planning - Develop short and long-range departmental plans.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration - Maintain working relationships with all city departments, consultants, and other governmental entities.
• Rolls and Reports Preparation—Prepare Assessment Rolls, ad valorem, and Special Acts; prepare Tax Rolls for Summer and Winter.
• Special Reports - Prepare reports for Brownfield, TIFA, and DDA capture.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in real estate assessment, taxation, municipal finance, accounting, or a related field. (Copy of degree or official sealed transcript required with the application)
• State of Michigan Level 3 certification by the State Tax Commission. (Copy of certification required at the time of application)
• Strong working knowledge of BS&A Assessing and Tax Programs, Apex, Microsoft, and Excel software.
• 5 years of experience in assessment administration with 4-7 years of increasingly responsible experience in the assessment field, involving advanced proficiency in complex commercial and industrial assessments.
• Thorough knowledge of all areas of appraisal and assessments.
• Ability to monitor state and federal legislation affecting the appraisal department and make recommendations for implementing new legislation.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, view and produce written and electronic documents, and enter data on a computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes. The employee must be mobile in an office setting, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift or push/pull objects up to 15 lbs without assistance. Accommodation will be made, if needed, for office employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.

The typical work environment for this job is a business office setting with a quiet and sometimes moderate noise level.

Starting Salary: $ 95,183 – $107,598

Non-Union Pay Plan/Commensurate with Experience

Benefits: Excellent benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 457 retirement,

paid vacation, and sick leave.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,183.00 - $107,598.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,183 - $107,598