Description

Salary Range: $25.18 - $36.04 Hourly
Level: Experienced
Job Shift: Day
Education Level: Vocational or Specialized Training

Wage Range for Appraiser Trainee - $25.18 - $34.32; Wage Range for Appraiser CMA Income Qualified - $26.43 - $36.04

The Appraiser Trainee is responsible to determine equitable appraisal values and appropriate classification for all real and personal property for Ad Valorem real estate tax assessment purposes according to Minnesota property tax laws. Verifies and processes all property transactions, develops reports from compiled data, and performs other tasks as assigned for the Wadena County Assessor's Department. Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Assessor or Chief Deputy Assessor.
Property Assessment Duties and Responsibilities

• Views and physically inspects residential properties, records data, estimates land values and reviews or determines the use classification in accordance with the Wadena County quintile policy.
• Responds to questions or concerns of property owners involving valuation of their property, its classification, or eligibility for taxation programs.
• Meets with taxpayers to settle disputes and advise them on subsequent steps in the appeal process.
• Schedules and prioritizes appointments for re-evaluation purposes.
• Locates and identifies all taxable property in assigned assessment areas, researches property ownership, interprets and draws out legal descriptions.
• Establishes the depreciation of all structures by giving consideration to all factors affecting the value of the property.
• Measures and provides detailed descriptions of all structures including photographs and sketches.
• Determines land acreages, breakdowns and valuation for assigned properties.
• Analyzes, verifies and researches sales data as reported on eCRV's, and performs sales ratio studies.
• Recalculates property value that has been split or combined with other property which includes determining present and future value, class changes, and multi-property groupings to calculate taxes.
• Analyzes legal descriptions and aerial photos of property in order to correctly divide it and determine appropriate classification.
• Makes all necessary splits in value as a result of a sale or transfer of property.
• Reviews and recommends homesteads, green acres, managed forest, veteran and regular disability status.
• Enters building permits into CAMA system.
• Runs reports to ensure all new construction is viewed and maintained in CAMA.

Record Keeping Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and creates property records in CAMA system.
• Maintains assessment records on each assigned property.
• Reviews, collects, and composes sales analysis.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends training/educational sessions, meetings and seminars to keep current on legislative and regulatory changes and best practices.
• Attends and represents the county at local and county board of appeal and equalization.

The Appraiser, Certified Minnesota Assessor Income Qualified, is responsible to determine equitable appraisal values and appropriate classification for all income qualified real and personal property for Ad Valorem real estate tax assessment purposes according to Minnesota property tax laws. Verifies and processes all property transactions, develops reports from compiled data, and performs other tasks as assigned for the Wadena County Assessor's Department. Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Assessor or Chief Deputy Assessor.
Property Assessment Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently views and physically inspects all real and personal properties, records data, estimates land values and reviews or determines the use classification in accordance with the Wadena County quintile policy.
• Responds to questions or concerns of property owners involving valuation of their property, its classification, or eligibility for taxation programs.
• Meets with taxpayers to settle disputes and advise them on subsequent steps in the appeal process.
• Schedules and prioritizes appointments for re-evaluation purposes.
• Locates and identifies all taxable property in assigned assessment areas, research property ownership, interprets and draws out legal descriptions.
• Establishes the depreciation of all structures by giving consideration to all factors affecting the value of the property.
• Measures and provides detailed descriptions of all structures including photographs and sketches.
• Determines land acreages, breakdowns and valuation for assigned properties.
• Analyzes, verifies and researches sales data as reported on eCRV's, and performs sales ratio studies.
• Recalculates property value that has been split or combined with other property which includes determining present and future value, class changes, and multi-property groupings to calculate taxes.
• Analyzes legal descriptions and aerial photos of property in order to correctly divide it and determine appropriate classification.
• Makes all necessary splits in value as a result of a sale or transfer of property.
• Reviews and recommends homesteads, green acres, managed forest, veteran and regular disability status.

Record Keeping Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains and creates property records in CAMA system.
• Maintains assessment records on each assigned property.
• Reviews, collects, and composes sales analysis.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends training/educational sessions, meetings and seminars to keep current on legislative and regulatory changes and best practices.
• Attends and represents the county at local and county board of appeal and equalization.

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.
Position Requirements
Appraiser Trainee Position Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to acquire knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of property appraisals.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of Minnesota property tax system, laws, regulations, policies, assessment cycle and forms.
• Knowledge of principles of mathematics and descriptive statistics
• Knowledge of construction principles and methods
• Skill in reading and interpretation of blueprints, legal descriptions and maps
• Skill in recording and maintaining records accurately.
• Ability to document and prepare numerical, appraisal and narrative reports and records.
• Skill operating computers and relevant software
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with staff, property owners and the general public.
• Ability to work independently with management guidance for results achieved.
• Ability to perform work involving many complex and significant variables, requiring analytical ability and inductive thinking in adapting policies, procedures and methods to fit unusual and complex situations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ability to identify dangerous or hazardous situations and exit prompt if necessary.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of relevant work experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to acquire Minnesota Certified Assessor License within two years of date of hire and obtain Accredited Minnesota Assessor's (AMS) licensure within five years of having become licensed as CMA.
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License and auto insurance or evidence of mobility

Equipment and Tools

• Office equipment and technology
• County vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements

This job typically requires sitting, standing, walking, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. There is prolonged exposure to computer keyboards and video screens. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 20 pounds of force.

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment and in the field. Exposure to aggressive animals, hostile property owners, inclement weather, temperature extremes, uneven terrain and construction sites, insects and plants. Travel is required to other facilities, agencies, meetings and training.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies Common to All County Positions

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Wadena County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies

Appraiser CMA Income Qualified Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of property appraisals
• Knowledge of Minnesota property tax system, laws, regulations, policies, assessment cycle and forms
• Knowledge of principles of mathematics and descriptive statistics
• Knowledge of construction principles and methods
• Skill in reading and interpretation of blueprints, legal descriptions and maps
• Skill in recording and maintaining records accurately.
• Ability to document and prepare numerical, appraisal and narrative reports and records.
• Skill operating computers and relevant software
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with staff, property owners and the general public.
• Ability to work independently with management guidance for results achieved.
• Ability to perform work involving many complex and significant variables, requiring analytical ability and inductive thinking in adapting policies, procedures and methods to fit unusual and complex situations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts to achieve organizational objectives.
• Ability to identify dangerous and hazardous situations and exit promptly if necessary.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of specialized training beyond high school in the property assessment field
• At least three years of relevant work experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current Certified Minnesota Assessor Income Qualified License and must obtain Accredited Minnesota Assessor license within five years of having become licensed as a CMA.
• Valid Minnesota Driver's License and auto insurance or evidence of mobility

Equipment and Tools

• Office equipment and technology
• County vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements

This job typically requires sitting, standing, walking, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. There is prolonged exposure to computer keyboards and video screens. This position is generally light-duty and may require the exertion up to 20 pounds of force.

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment and in the field. Exposure to aggressive animals, hostile property owners, inclement weather, temperature extremes, uneven terrain and construction sites, insects and plants. Travel is required to other facilities, agencies, meetings and training.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies Common to All County Positions

• Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable County policies and procedures.
• Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
• Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
• Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
• Represent Wadena County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.

Wadena County is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.