Description

Accredited Minnesota Assessor including income courses required to list, value and classify property for ad valorem tax purposes, utilizing a CAMA program. Responsible for direction and training of office staff. Field appraisal work, including quintile and new construction. Analyze market trends. Must have reliable transportation. Assist in the county assessment program. Serve as County Assessor in their absence.

Requirements

• Experience in office management.
• Experience with conflict resolution strategies and human relations.  Ability to diffuse situations in a professional manner.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are necessary when working with staff, business owners and tax representatives.
• Experience interpreting real estate laws, legal documents used in transferring property ownership, ability to decipher complex legal descriptions and the ability to split property parcels correctly.
• Experience with CAMA (Computer Assistance Mass Appraisal) Program, Property Tax programs, GIS, Excel, MSWord, Minnesota Department of Revenue reporting programs and other specialized programs for the Assessor’s Office.
• Experience planning and prioritizing work efficiently to meet all required due dates as prescribed by the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
• Experience with the Minnesota Tax Court system and understanding of the litigation process.
• Comprehensive knowledge of state laws and statutes as they pertain to Classification and valuation of properties.
• License: Accredited Minnesota Assessor License (AMA). AMA License is required by the State Board of Assessors. This licensure level is subject to change by the State Board of Assessors.
• Eight weeks of Assessment and Appraisal classes as prescribed by the Minnesota State Board of Assessors.
• Written demonstrative narrative appraisal or completing a Residential Form Appraisal Report and the Residential Case Study Exam.
• Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (or another Board Approved 15 hour USPAP Course).
• 5 years of Assessment Experience.
• Oral interview with the State Board of Assessors.
• Education:
  Bachelor’s degree
  OR
  Equivalent combination of education/training/experience.