Appraiser I

City of La Crosse, WI • La Crosse, WI

54d • $30 - $34

About The Position

The City of La Crosse is currently in search of qualified candidates to fill a full-time position as an Appraiser I and join our assessment team. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals to discover, list and value all taxable property within the City of La Crosse to ensure fairness, equity, and uniformity. As an Appraiser I, responsibilities will be to perform all duties and various tasks assigned in the office, field work, conducting appraisal work to establish assessed values for residential properties for ad valorem purposes in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 70; and defend assessment value and methods. Individuals in this classification will be responsible for establishing residential property values using independent judgement and discretion under the direction of the Chief City Assessor. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $29.79 to $34.11 per hour (75 hours bi-weekly) depending on candidate qualifications.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Property Appraisal or related experience in property assessment or real estate experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license and Assessor I certification required within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred, with three years real estate appraisal experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes property data to arrive at appropriate assessment.
• Conducts computer assisted sales and dispersion studies, comparisons studies for individual appraisals, and depreciation studies to establish valuations and fair market value estimate.
• Reviews and defends property value opinions.
• Responds to taxpayer inquiries by reviewing assessment records and explaining valuation methods and laws.
• Reviews fee appraisals.
• Informs public and other agencies regarding assessment process methods and laws.
• Prepares Board of Review appraisals.
• Testifies at Board of Review and trials.
• Collects and evaluates market value data.
• Interprets legal descriptions, photos and maps to maintain plat maps.
• Inspects, describes and evaluates real property function, construction type/design, workmanship and other characteristics for value.
• Sketches new buildings and additions.
• Reviews blueprints and building permits for appraisals.
• Gathers economic and sales data for computer assisted mass appraisals.
• Gathers data for unique properties.
• Maintains knowledge of techniques, property trends, markets affecting property valuation.
• Participates in continuing education and training required to maintain required certification and perform classification duties.
• Enters data to computer records.
• Answers telephone. Refers calls, and takes and related messages.
• Schedules appointments.

Benefits

• The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave.
• Benefit perks: traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available; participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.20% employer contribution; 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year, and vacation time available as of date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree