Appraiser

Anoka County • Anoka, MN

1d • $64,480 - $90,203 • Onsite

About The Position

Anoka County is hiring an Appraiser for its Property Records and Taxation Team. Appraisers produce fair and equitable property assessments for real estate taxation, providing the values needed for analysis and evaluation. The position represents Anoka County and serves to educate and inform the public while creating positive public impressions.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position based at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka, Minnesota. Flexible or hybrid scheduling may be possible after the probationary period. Expected hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The hiring range is $64,480 to $90,203.40 annually ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour); starting pay depends on experience, education, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Obtain licensure as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor from the state Board of Assessors.
• Successfully pass a driver’s license background check.
• Pass applicable pre-employment criminal/driving background checks, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks when required.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Business, Mathematics, Public Administration, Real Estate, or Statistics.
• Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) license.
• Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) license.
• Licensed Real Property Appraiser, Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser, or comparable license/certificate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate property to establish fair market value for taxation.
• Perform on-site inspections to determine property condition.
• View and inspect all parcels in assigned assessment districts and identify changes from prior assessments.
• Verify property classification and land-type breakdown for accuracy.
• Provide property owners with information about assessment law, valuation procedures, homesteading, and classification.
• Monitor trends in surrounding properties.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off.
• Up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and flexible benefits.
• Employee-exclusive medical and dental clinic at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level