Appraiser

Martin County is currently accepting applications for a full-time Appraiser in the County Assessor's office.

The Appraiser is responsible for the appraisal and classification of residential, agricultural and income producing properties through physical inspections to establish a market value for real estate tax purposes. This position also maintains the appraisal data and classifications within the CAMA and TAX systems. The Appraiser is also responsible for addressing public inquiries regarding property value and taxes, as well as defends appraisal decisions to taxpayers through appeal process.

This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM with a one-hour lunch period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Appraises and classifies all property within the county through location, measurements and interior and exterior inspections.
• Maintains appraisal data and classifications in CAMA and TAX systems.
• Calculates and records value apportionment necessitated by splitting or combining properties.
• Processes and verifies certificates of real estate value for sales ratio studies and for property appraisal purposes.
• Performs sales analysis of sale properties. Performs analysis of valuation schedules as applicable to the various property types. Recommends changes to valuation schedules to County Assessor.
• Processes homestead applications and grants for residential and agricultural homestead status.
• Verifies and administers Homestead classifications as directed.
• Addresses constituent inquiries concerning property values and taxes, and represents County Assessor’s Office at local or county board of review and equalization as requested.
• Responds to phone and counter inquiries to provide information and answer questions for realtors and other appraisers.
• Participates in continuing education and training sessions on appraisal methods, law changes, computer skills and other related matters. Ensures required certification and licensure credentials remain valid.
• Performs other work-related duties as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed by personnel so classified.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Two years of formal training in technical school or associate’s degree.
• Real Estate related experience preferred; or equivalent combined education and experience.

LICENSURE

• Valid driver’s license.

CERTIFICATION

• Certified Minnesota Assessor within three years of hiring.
• Accredited Minnesota Assessor within five years of hiring.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of property assessment and appraisal procedures and requirements and ability to consistently apply them while gathering and entering data.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of organization and operation of County government and working knowledge of applicable Minnesota Statutes
• Knowledge of Minnesota Department of Revenue and County Assessor interpretation of both new and old laws.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including financial spreadsheet, word processing, CAMA system, GIS mapping and measuring on field and office devices.
• Ability to work with prioritizing workload to meet deadlines for multiple tasks and maintain efficiency with frequent interruptions.

The qualifications listed above are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience could provide necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

ACCOUNTABILITY & DEPENDABILITY

• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with limited oversight.
• Follows instructions and adheres to all County policies and procedures as required.
• Maintains an acceptable record of work attendance and punctuality in accordance with County and Department requirements.

COMMUNICATION (VERBAL & WRITTEN)

• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain working relationships to produce results, and a work environment that builds rapport and trust.
• Communicates professionally and effectively with internal and external customers through spoken and written correspondence, including emails. Listens well; respects viewpoints different than own.
• Contributes knowledge, experience, and feedback appropriately to others.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Provides information, options, and/or solutions to inquiries, concerns, and/or requests from the diverse public in a respectful manner.
• Maintains the County’s reputation of providing a high-level of customer satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT & INTEGRITY

• Demonstrates knowledge and actions consistent with the County’s values and the County’s code of ethics and conduct.
• Respects and maintains confidentiality.
• Demonstrates high moral principles and professional standards with others through truthfulness and sincerity; makes ethical decisions.
• Shows respect for others’ ideas, perspectives, and styles. Demonstrates appropriate business etiquette and social skills.

QUALITY OF WORK

• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates the ability to use resources productively, effectively, and efficiently.
• Demonstrates the ability to think proactively, anticipates potential problems, and provides workable solutions and alternatives with a ‘can do’ approach.
• Develops and maintains good working knowledge of job responsibilities and prescribed procedures, which facilitates the efficient performance of duties. Takes initiative to utilize job knowledge to analyze situations, resolve problems, and reach decisions.

TEAMWORK

• Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first.
• Gives honest and constructive feedback and shows willingness to receive feedback from peers.
• Provides assistance to teammates as needed.

TECHNOLOGY

• Considerable knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures including a computer and other basic office equipment.
• Software skills, including excellent typing skills, and the ability to use Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The position has good working conditions in general, but is a diversified job requiring sustained mental effort related to public contacts, organizational issues, planning and technical areas.

This position may encounter significant emotional strain or tension. There is sustained exposure to sitting and standing. There is also moderate exposure to computer keyboards and video screens and moderate lifting (up to 40 pounds). This position requires office, fieldwork, public meetings and individual public contact. Fieldwork requires viewing properties, exposure to the outside elements and potential for walking over rough ground.

Continuous: Keyboarding; Work alone; Work requires high attention to detail.

Frequent: Walk; Stand; Sit; Lift or carry less than 10 lbs.; Work with frequent deadlines.

Occasional: Climbing (stairs); Exposed to annoying odor; Exposure to emotional public.

Intermittent: Bend or stoop; Kneel or squat; Lift or carry 11-25 lbs.; Repetitive movement; Working in cold weather below 32 degrees; Working in hot weather above 90 degrees; Exposed to sickening odor; Exposed to wet conditions; Exposed to slippery conditions; Exposed to offensive language; Exposure to threats; Some mental effort and stress involved resulting in frustration.

This position is responsible for the use of county fleet vehicles, modern office machines and equipment.

Martin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Experience

• Real Estate related experience preferred

Education

• Some college or better

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility