Senior Appraiser

$70,012 - $84,011/Yr

Anoka County, MN - Anoka, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Anoka, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Anoka County Property Records and Taxation Divisions mission is to embrace innovation to provide exceptional property tax, land records, vital records, and elections services. The division has an immediate opening for Senior Appraiser who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include the assessment of commercial, industrial and apartment properties in Anoka County. The Senior Appraiser will research, classify, and value property to provide a fair and equitable property assessment. The Senior Appraiser produces detailed appraisal reports while remaining flexible and embracing ongoing field inspections and property valuations. This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefit-eligible position. Interviews will take place the week of February 10th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Second interviews will be held the week of February 17th, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate property to establish a fair market value for taxation.
• Perform on-site inspections to determine condition of property.
• View and inspect all parcels of property in assigned assessment districts to determine any changes from prior assessment.
• Verify property classification and land type breakdown to ensure accuracy.
• Provide information to property owners relating to assessment law, procedures of valuation, homesteading and classification.
• Communicate with taxpayers in an effective manner concerning sensitive financial matters.
• Monitor trends of surrounding properties. Track and interpret real estate trends.
• Handle negotiations and preparations for tax court. Testify concerning all areas of property assessment.
• Handle appeals for Local and County Board of Appeal and Equalization (BOE).
• Prepare and update field notes to document changes from previous assessment.
• Review parcels and applications for special programs.
• Provide reports on appraisals and ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of job-related experience.
• Possess an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) license.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successfully pass driver's license background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree in Business, Mathematics, Public Administration, Real Estate or Statistics.
• Possess or able to obtain within twenty-four months of hire a Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA) license.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary: $70,012 to $84,011 annually ($33.66 to $40.39 per hour).
• 24 days of paid Flexible Time Off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.