Appraiser II na City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Assessors division is accepting applications for an Appraiser II position. 
 

Position Summary

The Appraiser class performs paraprofessional appraisal work requiring an understanding of State, County, and City laws and regulations and an understanding of the requirements and standards accepted and distributed by professional appraisal organizations. These positions require technical knowledge and skill in the application of the principles, practices, and techniques of appraisal. In addition, Appraisers may be required to be licensed or certified by the State. Appraisers are responsible for conducting annual assessments of residential, commercial, personal, and industrial property to maintain the tax rolls so the City can levy and collect property taxes.

Position Duties

• Determines taxability and value of properties using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis
• Inspects properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value
• Explains assessed values to property owners and defends appealed assessments at public hearings
• Prepares and maintains current data on all real and personal property parcels regardless of taxable status, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions
• Establishes uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property
• Inspects new construction and improvements to existing structures and estimates building replacement costs using building valuation manuals to determine values
• Writes and submits appraisal reports for public record that outline methods by which the estimations were made and meet appraisal standards
• Completes and maintains assessment rolls that show the taxpayer of record, the unique parcel identifier, the legal description, the taxable status, the property class, the current assessed, SEV, and taxable values
• Applies one or more of the basic valuation approaches to appraise a variety of properties such as single-family homes, standard office space, or unimproved vacant lots
• Reviews appraisal reports written by Appraisers covering properties with well-defined boundaries and uses. Properties are clearly comparable with others in terms of type, location, use, and other similar characteristics.
• Researches, evaluates, and advises realty specialists on specific aspects of properties, such as estimating standard construction costs or rental rates, or conducting highest and best use studies for properties with limited, readily apparent uses; Analyzes trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments; Reviews information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary
• Conducts regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in value due to new construction, additions, demolitions, and/or market conditions
• Identifies the ownership of each piece of real and personal property
• Interviews landowner, tenants, and others, and observes and inspects properties and improvements to secure adequate and accurate descriptions required for the appraisal of properties history and zoning classification
• Explains assessed values to property owners and defends appealed assessments at public hearings
• Investigates and resolves taxpayer complaints, City Council Petitions, and request for property tax exemptions and abatements
• Defends assessments at all levels of appeal as needed
• Utilizes Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software, Geographic Information Systems, and Aerial and Street Level Photography to automate the valuation process
• Assists in the preparation of petitions, assessment forms, and appraisal records
• Processes Personal Property Statements
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education
For all Appraisers, it is a requirement to have completed High School graduation or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Experience
For entry into the Appraiser position, no work experience is required; however, the minimum education requirements must be met. One year of experience involving Real Estate appraisal is preferred but not required. Appraisers must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.

For selection, appointment to an Appraiser level II, in addition to the minimum education requirements, more progressive levels of experience are required based on the following:
Appraiser II – at least two (2) years of experience

Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Other Qualifications

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit:   15 point

LRD: 10/16/2025

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