What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Appraiser position at Dakota County, MN?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Hastings, MN
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 20225.24.002
Department : Assessing
Opening Date : 11 / 13 / 2024
General Description
POSTING TYPE : Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT : Assessing Services
HOURS : Full-time
SALARY RANGE : $60,369- $94,369
LOCATION : Hastings, ADC
UNION : None
CLOSE DATE : continuous with first review of applicants on 12 / 2 / 2024
Who we are Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values : Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Residential Appraisers value and classify all residential and agricultural properties in the County, including complex or difficult appraisals; inform and explain assessment procedures and individual assessments to the public or local boards of appeal and equalization; review previous assessments for problems or errors; and perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of post-secondary education or training
- OR, an equivalent combination of education and real estate related experience
Required license(s) :
Preferred Qualifications :
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Duties 1 -12 are essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, and vibration; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases and poor ventilation; extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and intense noise may occur on the job. Must have the physical ability to work outside in all weather and inspect properties. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, computer, tablet, printer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines, CAMA Appraisal System, tape measure, digital camera, letters, brochures, and spreadsheet programs.
LOCATION AND SCHEDULE : Work is performed in a hybrid model with work performed via a combination of telework, within a County office building, and field inspections of properties. Work is generally preformed Monday through Friday during regular business hours (8 : 00 a.m to 4 : 30 p.m., however some flexible scheduling is available with manager and supervisor approval.
Benefits
Selection Process
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Applicants for this recruitment will be rated based on their answers to the supplemental questions listed below. It is important that information provided on the application support and / or match answers to the supplemental questions. Please initial the box below to CONFIRM that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge. Falsification may result in disqualification from consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Dakota County for up to three years.
Minimum Qualifications- Select the statement below that describes your education and experience.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Indicate your current Minnesota Assessor License level
If you identified "None" in the question above, would you be able to complete / obtain a Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) License within one year of appointment?
If you have an Appraiser License from the Minnesota Department of Commerce, indicate your license level. Type "None" if you do not have an appraiser license.
If you have a degree, please list the name of the degree, the field of study, and the college from which it was obtained. Type "none" in the space provided if you do not have a degree.
List your coursework completed that is relevant to the real estate field. Include title, brief description, and institution attended. If you have not completed any relevant coursework, indicate "none" below.
Identify your years of experience appraising real estate. Identify full complete years, do not round up. This experience must be listed on your application.
If you indicated you have experience in question 8, describe your appraisal work experience. Be sure to include the length of the experience, duties you perform, and level of responsibility. Type "none" in the space provided if you have no appraisal work experience.
Identify your years of experience working in an Assessor's Office (non-appraisal experience). Identify full complete years, do not round up. This experience must be listed on your application.
If you indicated you have experience in question 10, describe your professional work experience. Be sure to include the length of the experience, duties you perform, and level of responsibility. Type "none" in the space provided if you have no professional work experience.
Identify your years of experience in a Real Estate office, Title Company or similar office setting. Identify full complete years, do not round up. This experience must be listed on your application.
If you indicated you have experience in question 12, describe your professional work experience. Be sure to include the length of the experience, duties you perform, and level of responsibility. Type "none" in the space provided if you have no professional work experience.
Select from the list below the statement that best describes your professional experience working directly with the public.
If you indicated you have experience in question 14, describe your professional work experience. Be sure to include the length of the experience, duties you perform, and level of responsibility. Type "none" in the space provided if you have no professional work experience.
Do you have previous experience working with diverse populations and individuals with limited English proficiency?
Are you proficient in a language in addition to English? Check all that apply :
If proficient in another language(s), list the language(s) and years of experience. If not, please indicate NONE.
If selected for this position, what would be your minimum acceptable salary?
Your response to this question will help Dakota County evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment sources. Please select the one source that most closely describes how you first learned about this opportunity.
If you selected Other, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity with Dakota County.
Required Question
Salary : $60,369 - $94,369
