Assessing Intern - Summer 2025

The assessing intern tasks include gathering field data and all appraisal data necessary to establish accurate and equitable market values within statutory guidelines and standards established by the Hennepin County Assessor, Minnesota Statutes and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. 

Hours of Work are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m to 4:30 p.m. for 12 weeks.

• Performs inspections of new, existing and remodeled residential properties including single family detached, condominiums and town homes to estimate their market values as required.
• Locates, views, measures structures and calculates square footage.
• Grades and rates sites and improved properties.
• Maintains pictures and sketches on all residential properties assigned.
• Prepares necessary documentation to support mass appraisal valuations.
• Processes, compiles and updates residential appraisal data and relevant statistics.
• Maintains information within and using numerous software applications including the property data system (PDS), APEX, sketching software, mapping software and Microsoft Office.
• Provides information to taxpayers, including explanation  of legal requirements of assessments, property assessment methods, policies and procedures.
• Reviews property values with taxpayers and explains the assessment process.
• Promotes positive public relations with citizens and has the ability to handle conflict with tact and diplomacy.
• Provides information and answers questions concerning the Minnesota property tax system and laws regarding property tax refunds and the property classification system.
• Organizes responsibilities and workload to meet deadlines.

• Keeps city assessor informed of significant matters within areas of accountability.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Academic experience in finance, real estate, appraisal or related field.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with city officials, employees and citizens.  
• Possesses a valid driver's license.

Desired Job Qualifications:

• Related experience in an assessing/appraisal office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Thorough understanding of Minnesota property tax laws, the assessment process and mass appraisal techniques.
• Departmental procedures, policies and rules.
• Residential construction.
• Real estate tax laws.
• Computer applications including Microsoft Office.
• Using mobile devices to update property data in the field.

Skilled in:

• Understanding MN state statutes and Minnetonka city ordinances as they apply to the assessment process and current appraisal techniques.
• Understanding of appraisal principles and practices in accordance with national uniform standards of professional appraisal practices (USPAP).
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• This is a highly visible public contact position requiring the skills of patience, tact and professionalism.

Ability to:

• Read legal descriptions, blueprints and appraisals.
• Interpret and explain city of Minnetonka policies and procedures.
• Work independently with limited supervision and multitask and prioritize work.
• Physically work in the field, including measuring and inspecting the interior and exterior of properties.
• A commitment to and belief in the organization's shared values.

Salary : $23 - $25