Property Appraiser

Requirements

• Appraise the market value of residential, agricultural, commercial, and personal property in the County according to interpretations of Minnesota Statutes
• Maintain knowledge of current tax laws, appraisal principles, and practices for local real and personal property markets and construction costs
• Research market trends of all classes and types of property by gathering information from qualified sources and individuals
• Review building permits and new construction to determine the effect on property values
• Perform field reviews to obtain data regarding the use and qualifications of exempt real estate
• Analyze and process annexations and new plats of properties
• Classify real and personal property according to state statutory guidelines
• Verify homestead status for correct property tax classification
• Analyze sales ratio reports for all types of property in assigned areas to assure a uniform and equalized assessment
• Conducts inspections, interior as well as exterior, of properties in the county for condition, and functional design and takes property measurements
• Enter data in the county CAMA (computer-assisted mass appraisal) program
• Conducts auditing of Local Assessors field books
• Proofreads entered data to determine if errors have occurred
• Assist the County Assessor in conducting annual Local Board of Equalization meetings

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance