City Assessor
Job Posting for City Assessor at City of Kenosha
NOTE: This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected and the needs of the City have been met.
Chief administrative officer under administrative direction of the Mayor and the City Administrator, responsible for managing the operation of the City of Kenosha's Assessment Department consisting of certified assessors, supervisor and support staff. NOTE: The duties listed above are intended as illustrations of the various types of work performed by persons in positions covered by this classification specification. This list is not all inclusive. The omission of a particular job duty does not mean that the duty is not one of the essential functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign employees in this classification to duties not listed above, if the duties are fairly within the scope of responsibilities applicable to the level of work performed by employees in positions covered by this classification specification. This classification specification does not create an employment contract between the City and the employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and the department change over time. Physical Requirements:
Sensory Requirements:
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Chief administrative officer under administrative direction of the Mayor and the City Administrator, responsible for managing the operation of the City of Kenosha's Assessment Department consisting of certified assessors, supervisor and support staff.
- Plans, directs and reviews the functions of the Assessment Department.
- Prepares and implements goals, objectives and policies for the City Assessor's Office and plans future operations of the department.
- Provides general staff supervision and direction.
- Oversees the recording of assessments and the preparation and signing of the assessment roll in accordance with state statutes, DOR rules and appraisal procedures.
- Prepares and recommends annual department budget, implements budget programs and monitors expenditures throughout the year.
- Establishes and reviews methods used to obtain accurate and uniform values of all class of real and personal property.
- Establishes and maintains full value assessment in the City of Kenosha performing revaluations as necessary and in consultation with City Administration.
- Provides professional advice and assists assessment personnel with the appraisal of unusual and complex property.
- Receives and reviews assessment complaints and negotiates resolutions.
- Acts as City liaison with State and local governmental agencies regarding property tax matters.
- Makes recommendations regarding adjustments and coordinates testimony for the City in all tax instances that result in litigation.
- Makes recommendations regarding adjustments and coordinates testimony for the City in all tax instances that result in litigation.
- Uses current computer technology in developing assessments and appraisals.
- Appoints Board of Assessors and services as chair to Board of Assessors.
- Provides expert testimony regarding valuation at Board of Review, legislative hearings and throughout the court system.
- Performs special assignments as required by City Administrator or elected officials within scope of knowledge control.
- Performs related work as required or assigned.
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business, public administration and/or finance supplemented by successful completion of approved courses in real estate assessment/appraisal (Wisconsin Department of Revenue, IAAO, WAAO, AIREA).
- Must hold an Assessor II level certification from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Preferred Level III or working towards.
- Minimum of eight (8) years appraisal experience, four of which must have been at the supervisory level.
- Administrative and managerial experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
- Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of real and personal property valuation.
- Knowledge of court decisions and state laws, rules and regulations pertaining to property assessments for assessment purposes.
- Knowledge of the relative market value of all types of real and personal property and of the methods of classifying property and determining its full value.
- Knowledge of USPAP guidelines relating to the mass appraisal process and ability to implement and comply to these standards in the context of ad valorem assessments of property.
- Knowledge of current computer technology and its used in developing appraisals and assessments.
- Skill in program administration.
- Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely to municipal officials and the general public.
- Ability to supervise technical, professional and clerical staff.
- Ability to determine fair market value of all types of property through application of recognized methods of property valuation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the media, general public, government officials and other City Department Administrators.
- Ability to handle reasonably necessary stress.
- Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver's license.
- Task is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, bending, light lifting or other restricted physical activities.
Environmental Requirements:
- Task is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Sensory Requirements:
- Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
- Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
- Task requires oral communications ability.
Other Requirements:
- Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record. May be required to provide vehicle for use on the job.
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