APPRAISER I

Position Summary:

Appraise residential, agricultural properties, and mobile homes for tax assessment purposes.

Supplemental:

• The 2025 salary range for this position is $21.07 to $31.61 per hour depending on experience.
• To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by May 02, 2025. Applications received after this date will be reviewed only if the position remains open
• Communication updates will be sent via email.
• This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, as well as paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• 2025 Benefits Click HERE (also available on the McLeod County Website > Employment Tab)

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this classification.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Review and estimate the market value on agricultural, residential and mobile homes.
2. Review property, collect data on building measurements, cost, building features, and neighborhood characteristics.
3. Check and view all improvements and estimate depreciation on property to determine the effect on market value.
4. Make determinations of value for property tax purposes based on valuation guide and other relevant factors in addition to reviewing and inspecting of the property.
5. Analyze deeds and other documents to establish ownership of properties for tax property tax purposes.
6. Determine the market value of land whether vacant or improved taking into consideration all factors which affect land value.
7. Make field checks of all building permits.
8. Inspect, measure, and photograph property, and talk with tenants and owners to collect and verify data used as public records for other government departments, tax payers, and the general public.
9. Inspect all new real estate improvements and changes to property to determine the effects on market value and determine market value of property.
10. Prepare documents for Board of Equalization hearings (at city or township councils), set up appointments with property owners to view and discuss differences, and present to the board.
11. Review, analyze and inspect the sales of property in accordance with Minnesota Department of Revenue standards to the market and to use accurate valuation and assessment ratio.
12. Effectively communicate with attorneys, tax representatives, and taxpayers to ensure fair market value and defend the assessed value.
13. Inspect and value existing and new property divisions, combinations, and classification changes.
14. Establish and maintain the appropriate computerized property valuation modules and utilize mass appraisal techniques to validate the assessment.
15. Educate and inform taxpayers on Minnesota tax laws, procedures, property tax programs and methods of appeal.
16. Work with other city and county departments and with town boards and city councils to request and provide information.
17. Respond to urgent and unplanned projects and requests.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely work attendance.
• Knowledge of building construction material and workmanship.
• Able to work on new construction sites.
• Computer skill and knowledge of software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, property tax system, CAMA system, and GIS
• Ability to listen, comprehend and effectively communicate information both written and orally to a wide variety of individuals
• Ability to make arithmetical computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy
• Ability to interpret and explain complex rules, regulations and computations
• Knowledge of real estate terminology and legal property descriptions
• Knowledge of tax and assessment laws
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of people, particularly the public and other governmental offices
• Ability to exercise self-control, confidentiality, responsibility, courtesy and patience

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED plus two years of post-secondary education.
• Three (3) years of experience either in real estate, appraisal, construction or assessment
•  Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required Training - (On-the-Job)

• 40 hours of continuing education every four years.
• Ethics course

Required Certifications/Licenses

• Certified Minnesota Assessor (four weeks of classes and four test levels obtained within the first year of hire).

• Valid Minnesota driver's license and proof of insurance.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of building construction material and workmanship.
• Experience in GIS programs and applications
• Experience in legal descriptions
• Experience with CAMA and Tax systems

Internal/External Relationships:

• County Zoning, Auditor- Treasurer, Recorder, Highway, and Veterans departments
• Town boards and city councils (Board Equalization)
• Attorneys, real estate agents, appraisers, and title companies.
• The general public not limited to property owners.

Working Conditions:

• Duties are performed in both an office setting and at property sites.
• Office work is primarily sedentary in a standard indoor office environment where the incumbent has contact with the public in person and over the phone.
• Fieldwork requires travel and outdoor work in all seasons on uneven terrain, including walking from property-to-property.
• Field duties involve exposure to hazards at building sites. May also include contact with angry and potentially dangerous people and animals.
• Position will require traveling to other locations for training.
  
  

Physical Requirements Of This Position:

• Hear and speak to communicate effectively by phone or in person with homeowners, employees, agencies and others as well as to present complex information to groups.
• Apply manual dexterity to take notes on measurements and other information and to operate a computer keyboard and mouse to enter data, prepare reports, correspond and search for information.
• Apply visual acuity to read computer screens and printed documents, drive to and evaluate properties and see both close-up and distances in performing appraisals.
• Sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time to process work documents or do computer-based work.
• Apply physical coordination in order to safely drive an automobile and/or light truck throughout the county under various road and weather conditions.
•  Duties include being able to perform the following movements on an occasional to continuous basis: walking, bending, reaching, turning/twisting, sitting, standing, grasping and finger manipulation.
•  Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally to carry equipment

Equipment Required To Perform This Job:

• Desktop phone
• Desktop computer / laptop
• Smart phone
• Digital camera
• Tape measure
• Calculator
• Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) system

 Additional Notes

• All positions at McLeod County are subject to a background check. This may include, but is not limited to, the following checks:  criminal history, credit, driver’s license, pre-employment physical assessment, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and psychological testing.

Salary : $21 - $32