Junior Appraiser / Appraiser chez Hennepin County, MN

About the Department

Hennepin County's Assessor's Office is seeking a Junior Appraiser or Appraiser to estimate the market value and set classifications on residential and agricultural real estate throughout Hennepin County for tax purposes. This position is expected to be actively involved in the revaluation process and perform abatement appraisals, local and county board of appeal appraisals, and assist in tax court appraisals.

Salary based upon qualifications and duties: 

Appraiser, Junior: $59,646.76 - $74,091.00 Annually

Appraiser: $60,552.96 - $98,126.44 Annually

• Complete mass residential appraisals by viewing and recording physical characteristics of buildings and land.
• Evaluate and classify residential structures based on construction qualities; complete digital sketches of structures.
• Complete routine assessment duties, including making divisions of property, processing change orders, and recording values on assessment runs or on field records.
• Respond to taxpayers' questions and inquiries regarding assessment laws and procedures, residential valuation inquiries, and residential appraisal practices.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual assessment to meet standards established by the County Assessor.

• Participate in mass residential appraisals by viewing physical characteristics of buildings and land.
• Study construction, sales data, and neighborhood trends to establish valuation benchmarks for mass appraisal work; perform appraisals for abatements and valuation reviews using the three traditional approaches to value.
• Complete routine assessment duties, including making divisions of property, processing change orders and recording values on assessment runs or on field records.
• Respond to taxpayers' questions and inquiries regarding assessment laws and procedures, valuation inquiries, and residential appraisal practices.
• Prepare annual assessment to meet standards established by the county assessor.

• For hire as an Appraiser, Junior:
  • One of the following:
    • Two or more years of real estate appraisal or assessment experience.
    • A bachelor's degree or higher in real estate or closely related field.
    • One or more years of experience as an Assessment Technician in Hennepin County and licensed as a Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA).
• For hire as an Appraiser:
  • One of the following:
    • Three or more years of real estate appraisal or assessment experience.
    • A bachelor's degree or higher in real estate or closely related field and one or more years of real estate appraisal or assessment experience.
• Ability to obtain the Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) certification from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors within two years of hire. As a condition of continued employment, persons with a CMA certification must obtain licensure as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within five years of having become licensed as a CMA.
• A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation available for travel within the metro area, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

• Knowledge of Minnesota property tax laws, appraisal methods and techniques, real estate terminology, and instruments of transfer.
• Ability to:
  • Make physical measurements of real property using tapes or other distance measuring tools; walk on uneven terrain; climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, and crawl through narrow areas to view physical or structural features of properties. 
  • Analyze and draw conclusions from trends and data; use computer applications for mathematical calculations.
  • Deal effectively with local officials, taxpayers, and the public.
  • Plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
  • Prepare clear, concise written appraisal reports and give expert testimony for court appearances.

About the department:

The Hennepin County Assessor’s Office is responsible for the assessment of real and personal property throughout Hennepin County. The department is committed to accurate property valuations and classifications, as well as, maximizing enrollment in benefit programs. The Assessor’s Office leverages strategic objectives and technology to support its mission and goals and values diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

About Hennepin County: 

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. 

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Roberta Arpinar

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