Description

General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate skilled technical work locating, identifying, viewing, measuring, photographing, and
recording property data; and appraising all property types in their assigned districts in order to establish an estimate
of market value for ad valorem tax purposes in accordance with State statutes. Work is performed under the limited
supervision of the Assistant County Assessor (Commercial or Agriculture).

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions
Conducts property appraisals in a fair and equitable manner using mass appraisal techniques; determines
classification of all property according to use and in compliance with state statute; analyzes sales data and sales
ratios; reconciles final values using the sales, cost, and income approaches to value properties.
Schedules and completes statutorily mandated quintile reviews along with reviews of all new construction and other
property in their assigned district as necessary.
Prepares for and conducts Local and County Board of Appeal & Equalization meetings by producing presentations
for City Council members, Township officials, County Commissioners, and the general public.
Performs review appraisals and prepares in-depth appraisals; reports on specific properties as requested by County
Assessor and Assistant County Assessor (Commercial or Agriculture); assists local appraisers with difficult
appraisals.
Maintains accurate records on all taxable and tax-exempt properties.
Interprets and administers new laws and regulations under direction of the County Assessor and Assistant County
Assessor (Commercial or Agriculture). Accurately applies property valuations and classifications; researches,
interprets, and applies real estate market trends; reviews accuracy of, property records and assessments of other
appraisers.
Works with property owners to explain and defend the assessment process, including providing supporting
documentation of the valuation process as well as explaining state statutes, office policies and procedures.
Represents the County in a professional manner, providing customer service and information to the public,
professionals, and government officials, both in person and over the phone.
Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of property appraisal; knowledge and ability to obtain the
requirements for certification as an Assessor by Minnesota law; knowledge of laws pertinent to local property tax
assessment and the ability to explain them to the general public; knowledge of construction practices, materials, and
types; skill in the use of standard office equipment, including digital cameras, tablets, laser measurement tools, and
computer and software programs; verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively draft and present
technical information and respond to questions from a wide variety of audiences; reading comprehension skills
sufficient to understand and interpret technical documents; interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange and/or convey
information, receive work direction, and maintain effective working relationships; ability to learn computer systems
specific to the County and Department; ability to conduct Boards of Review meetings; ability to analyze factors
which influence the value of property and to exercise sound judgment in determining property values; ability to review the work of local assessors and to train, direct, and review the work of temporary employees; ability to make
mathematical computations and tabulations with speed and accuracy required for tax purposes; ability to read and
interpret blueprints of proposed buildings and legal descriptions, as well as draw and/or locate legal descriptions on
maps; ability to enter data quickly and accurately; ability to create computerized sketches of buildings using
appropriate software; ability to deal with persons who are emotionally upset; ability to pay attention to detail and
effectively organize time and anticipate, plan and successfully respond to changing circumstances, pressure and
deadlines; ability to perform all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of
safety practices; ability to communicate courteously and professionally while maintaining positive working
relationships with others when carrying out all job functions.

Requirements

Special Requirements
Must hold a professional designation as a Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) or obtain within two years of hire.
Must obtain the professional designation of Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within five years of earning the
CMA designation as a condition of continued employment and must satisfy continuing education requirements as
established by the State Board of Assessors to maintain license.
A valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility is also required upon hire.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED, and two years of experience in real estate or property assessment, or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Associates/Technical degree preferred.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to
finger, handle or feel, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting and speaking or hearing and occasionally
requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or
smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal
communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed
or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at
normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine
distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving
small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or
equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions
(non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or
airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to
extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to the risk of electrical shock;
work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).