Commercial Appraiser Supervisor

Hennepin County•Hennepin County, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assessor’s department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Commercial Appraiser Supervisor who is eager to learn and grow within an environment that supports continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while also collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals committed to the appraisal field. With a mission to ensure an accurate and timely estimate of a property's market value, determine property use, and apply eligible benefits for property owners, we are looking for a candidate who strives for excellence and demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering high quality customer service both internally and externally. Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Find us here at upcoming career fairs! About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as Appraiser Commercial, Principal. Click here to view the job classification specification. Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed around Hennepin County locations, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are flexible, but standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in real estate or closely related field, and four years or more of mass appraisal experience.
Six years or more of assessment or real estate appraisal experience in appraising all types of commercial and industrial properties.
Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) certification from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors or an advanced professional designation from a nationally recognized appraisal organization is required.
Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA) certification from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors must be obtained within four years of hire.
A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation available for travel within the metro area, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County's drivers permit.
Ability to travel around Hennepin County to conduct field work and attend meetings.
Ability to make physical measurements of real property and walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs in order to view physical or structural features of properties.

Nice To Haves

Experience completing individual written appraisals for various levels of informal and formal valuation appeals.
Experience valuing commercial, industrial, and/or apartment property.
Experience verifying sales.
Experience supervising staff, assigning work, reviewing results, providing performance feedback, and supporting professional development for staff.
Experience applying Minnesota assessment laws and procedures.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with municipal and county staff and the general public.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to prepare documents; read and understand real estate descriptions, plots, maps, blueprints, contracts, and mortgages.
Ability to analyze and draw conclusions from market sales data, neighborhood trends, property depreciation indicators, and construction trends and costs.
Ability to use software applications to perform mathematical calculations and complete appraisal reports.
Serve as a training resource for commercial/industrial real estate appraisers.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all commercial/industrial appraisal and assessment work for multiple taxing districts that contract with Hennepin County for assessment services.
Serve as a contact person for local officials regarding their commercial/industrial assessment and appraisal questions or problems.
Serve as the resource for inquiries from all stakeholders.
Supervise commercial appraisers and provide input into the CAMA/assessment process to provide appraisal driven results.
Analyze property transaction information and develop appraisal schedules.
Review assessment levels; gather and analyze information for ratio studies to establish ratio standards.
Assist local assessment officials with valuation of real property and provide advice on assessment decisions.
Prepare and give testimony as an expert witness.
Coordinate taxpayer valuation hearings and attend Board of Appeal and Equalization meetings.
Serve as a training resource for other commercial/industrial real estate appraisers.