Junior Appraiser / Appraiser

Description Hennepin County's Assessor's Office is seeking a Junior Appraiser or Appraiser to estimate the market value and set classifications on residential and agricultural real estate throughout Hennepin County for tax purposes. This position is expected to be actively involved in the revaluation process and perform abatement appraisals, local and County Board of Appeal appraisals, and assist in Tax Court appraisals. We are home to Minnesota's most diverse property types that will keep you engaged and inspired to learn something new every day. The position offers competitive pay, consistent workflow, impressive benefits, work-life balance, paid mileage, and opportunities to develop and grow. If you enjoy a fast-paced job with a flexible work schedule and enjoy a combination of field and remote work, this is the job for you! Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Appraiser, Junior: $57,352.66 - $71,241.34 Annually Appraiser: $58,224.00 - $94,352.35 Annually Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed around Hennepin County locations and remote as job duties require. Work hours are flexible, but standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. About this position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Appraiser, Junior. Click here to view the job classification specification. This position is internally classified as an Appraiser. Click here to view the job classification specification. In the Junior Appraiser position, you will: Complete mass residential appraisals by viewing and recording physical characteristics of buildings and land. Evaluate and classify residential structures based on construction qualities; complete digital sketches of structures. Complete routine assessment duties, including making divisions of property, processing change orders, and recording values on assessment runs or on field records. Respond to taxpayers' questions and inquiries regarding assessment laws and procedures, residential valuation inquiries, and residential appraisal practices. Contribute to the preparation of the annual assessment to meet standards established by the County Assessor. In the Appraiser position, you will: Participate in mass residential appraisals by viewing physical characteristics of buildings and land. Study construction, sales data, and neighborhood trends to establish valuation benchmarks for mass appraisal work; perform appraisals for abatements and valuation reviews using the three traditional approaches to value. Complete routine assessment duties, including making divisions of property, processing change orders and recording values on assessment runs or on field records. Respond to taxpayers' questions and inquiries regarding assessment laws and procedures, valuation inquiries, and residential appraisal practices. Prepare annual assessment to meet standards established by the county assessor.