Senior Appraiser

Job Posting End Date: April 8, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214.40 to $89,065.60 annually ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on April 8th, 2025, in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Property Records and Taxation Divisions mission is to embrace innovation to provide exceptional property tax, land records, vital records, and elections services. The division has an immediate opening for Senior Appraiser who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include the assessment of commercial, industrial and apartment properties in Anoka County. The Senior Appraiser will research, classify, and value property to provide a fair and equitable property assessment. The Senior Appraiser produces detailed appraisal reports while remaining flexible and embracing ongoing field inspections and property valuations.  

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefit-eligible position, and is located at the Anoka County Government Center. Interviews will take place the week of April 14th, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay and Benefits

• Hiring Range: $74,214.40 to $89,065.60 annually ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214.40 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).
• 24 days of paid Flexible Time Off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave. Anoka, MN 55303.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with the possibility of flexible/hybrid scheduling upon completion of probationary period.  

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Appraiser.

• Examine and evaluate property to establish a fair market value for taxation.
• Perform on-site inspections to determine condition of property.
• View and inspect all parcels of property in assigned assessment districts to determine any changes from prior      assessment.
• Verify property classification and land type breakdown to ensure accuracy.
• Provide information to property owners relating to assessment law, procedures of valuation, homesteading and classification.
• Communicate with taxpayers in an effective manner concerning sensitive financial matters.
• Monitor trends of surrounding properties. Track and interpret real estate trends.
• Handle negotiations and preparations for tax court. Testify concerning all areas of property assessment.
• Handle appeals for Local and County Board of Appeal and Equalization (BOE).
• Prepare and update field notes to document changes from previous assessment.
• Review parcels and applications for special programs.
• Provide reports on appraisals and ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of job-related experience
• Possess an Income Qualified – Certified Minnesota Assessor License (CMA-IQ)
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

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