Property Appraiser

Purpose & Overview

Under general supervision of the City Assessor, the Property Appraiser performs technical work involving the mass-appraisal of all real-property and mobile homes in the City of Superior. This work involves field-inspection of properties as well as general office work involved in the assessment process. A person in this position acts with or without direct supervision and performs duties in accordance with State of Wisconsin regulations and statutes.

General Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of residential and commercial properties to verify dimensions, photograph and assess overall age, quality and condition of all improvements on the property.
• Maintains property records, ensuring that the records are accurate and making any changes as needed.
• Investigates outstanding building permits to determine level of completion and assess the project's influence on the value of the property, updating the property record to reflect any changes.
• Confers with taxpayers and others to explain technical information in a relatable and easily understood manner and respond to general inquiries from the public and other city departments.
• Appraises mobile homes located within mobile home communities. Maintains records relating to the value and sale of all mobile homes and prepares monthly community manager reports.
• Works with Assessor, Assessment Technician, and Staff Assistant to complete assessment duties, prioritizing duties to meet deadlines.
• Attends open-book and Board of Review meetings and may testify as an expert witness before the Board of Review to explain and defend appraised values.
• Uses computer aided mass-appraisal system, spreadsheets and other software to aid in the assessment process.
• Miscellaneous other work-related duties as required.

Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

• Assessment laws, principles and procedures.
• Appraisal/valuation methods.
• Real estate values and construction costs.
• Building construction practices, plans, and specifications.
• The Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual.

Some knowledge of:

• Mapping and legal descriptions.
• Tools used for assessment or appraisal.
• Computer-aided mass appraisal systems.
• Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office systems.
• Esri ArcMap software.

Skills

• Perform duties with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Read and understand construction blueprints and specifications.
• Operate computer systems and learn new software programs.
• Professionally and discreetly handle confidential information.

Ability

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Exercise independent judgement in carrying out work assignments.
• Make estimates absent concrete data about building information (i.e. age of a building).
• Work outside in varied weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the public.

Requirements/Special Requirements

Requires

• Must be certified by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue at or above level of Property Appraiser at the time of hire and maintain the certification.
• Must pass a background investigation related to contact with the public in their homes, establishing assessed values and handling of cash prior to hire.
• Drivers License Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license or be able to provide a suitable form of transportation as approved by the supervisor.
• Post Offer Medical Examination Requirement: Must pass the medical examination requirements established for the specified occupational grouping, and drug screen prior to hire.

Job Types

• Full-time, Temporary

Pay

• $57,993 - $72,481 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location

• In person