County Assessor

Fillmore County•Preston, MN

About The Position

Property Tax, Appraisal and Property Classification Management Responsible for estimating the market value and determining the classification of each of the 21,000 parcels of property in Fillmore County. Develops and maintains valuation guides and establishes schedules for property appraisals as well as oversees value and assessment of all real, personal and exempt property for valuation. Generates complex valuation trend reports, appraisal reports and manages the exchange data to promote uniform assessment across counties. Generates and executes assessment information data for State Commissioner of Revenue. Generates and maintains records, in conjunction with other county offices, on all transfer of property. Analyzes and monitors all Certificate of Real Estate Values and performs the finalization of sales for the Department of Revenue Sales Ratio Study. Ensures accurate data is maintained on Computer Aided Mass Appraisal System. Manages and coordinates requests for abatements and reductions of valuation. Appraises and establishes estimates of value on complex or specialized property within Fillmore County. Generates and maintains a topographical land map and a land valuation map of the county in such forms prescribed by the Commissioner of Revenue. Program and Office Management Supervise, train and direct the work activities and functions of office support staff, property appraisers, vendors, and contractors. Interprets and applies property tax laws for staff, elected officials and the public. Informs involved parties regarding changes in assessment laws affecting valuation of real and personal property and their classifications. Assists attorneys and provides expert testimony to defend tax court petitions. Attends and coordinates Boards of Review and Equalization, attends required meetings, and completes required educational mandates to stay current with property assessment under statutory guidelines. Analyze, plan, prepare and manage annual department budget and appropriations. Determines and executes annual assessment charges to taxing districts. While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with Fillmore County.

Requirements

Skill with assessment related software applications, especially mapping, GIS, and CAMA systems.
Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of the appraisal process and the Minnesota real estate tax system.
Knowledge of real estate terminology and markets.
Considerable knowledge and experience with the techniques of mass appraisal and computer-aided mass appraisal.
Skilled in effective oral and written communications to a variety of professional and non-professional audiences including preparing and presenting numerical and narrative reports.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, other departments, governmental officials and the general public.
Skill with human resource management practices including training, delegation and performance appraisal.
Education/experience equivalent to a four year degree in a relevant field and five years relevant work experience.
Must possess current certification as an accredited assessor by the Minnesota State Board of Assessors and meet the requirements for achieving Senior Accreditation as set forth in Minnesota Statute 273.061.
Must possess valid Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Estimating the market value and determining the classification of each of the 21,000 parcels of property in Fillmore County.
Develops and maintains valuation guides and establishes schedules for property appraisals as well as oversees value and assessment of all real, personal and exempt property for valuation.
Generates complex valuation trend reports, appraisal reports and manages the exchange data to promote uniform assessment across counties.
Generates and executes assessment information data for State Commissioner of Revenue.
Generates and maintains records, in conjunction with other county offices, on all transfer of property.
Analyzes and monitors all Certificate of Real Estate Values and performs the finalization of sales for the Department of Revenue Sales Ratio Study.
Ensures accurate data is maintained on Computer Aided Mass Appraisal System.
Manages and coordinates requests for abatements and reductions of valuation.
Appraises and establishes estimates of value on complex or specialized property within Fillmore County.
Generates and maintains a topographical land map and a land valuation map of the county in such forms prescribed by the Commissioner of Revenue.
Supervise, train and direct the work activities and functions of office support staff, property appraisers, vendors, and contractors.
Interprets and applies property tax laws for staff, elected officials and the public.
Informs involved parties regarding changes in assessment laws affecting valuation of real and personal property and their classifications.
Assists attorneys and provides expert testimony to defend tax court petitions.
Attends and coordinates Boards of Review and Equalization, attends required meetings, and completes required educational mandates to stay current with property assessment under statutory guidelines.
Analyze, plan, prepare and manage annual department budget and appropriations.
Determines and executes annual assessment charges to taxing districts.
Perform a variety of duties as part of their role with Fillmore County.