Appraiser I

Position Summary

Accredited Minnesota Assessor is to list, value and classify all types of property for ad valorem tax purposes. Additional duties include the tasks necessary to carry out the implementation portion and maintenance of the assessment process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• View all property in quintile – up to 800 parcels per year – residential, agricultural, commercial/industrial and multi-family, agricultural and exempt properties.
• Study and analyze sales information to determine with the County Assessor the assessment plans for the following year.
• Review time trend data from the Department of Revenue to determine if not appropriate, work withthe County Assessor and the PTCO for the county on an appeal.
• View, measure and grade new construction - residential, agricultural, commercial/industrial and multi-family,agricultural and exempt properties.
• Verify homestead status.
• Value and classify property for ad valorem tax purposes.
• Attend Local Boards of Review.
• Oral communication with taxpayers and process all applicable correspondence.
• Perform special appraisals for disputed properties, generally for Board of Review.
• Process property splits, combinations and new plats.
• Conduct the assessment of mobile homes countywide.
• Complete perimeter maps and township average report for Department of Revenue and adjoining counties.
• Maintain good public relations with county staff, taxpayers, and business professionals.
• Thorough knowledge of the Minnesota property tax laws and assessment programs.
• Maintain appropriate level of education for licensure.
• Maintain the knowledge and utilization of the CAMA and GIS Systems.
• Work closely with local assessors on new construction and changes in township values annually.
• Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Position is a Grade 8 with an entry hourly wage range of $28.98 to $32.50, DOQ.

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