Appraiser

Lakecountymn; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County is seeking an assessor to perform routine appraisal and assessment duties in accordance with applicable regulations and ordinances. The role involves inspecting construction, prioritizing inspections, and performing assessment calculations while communicating findings to property owners and relevant boards.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience, CMA licensure within 1 year, AMA accreditation within five years of CMA, an Income

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years related experience, or equivalent education/experience.
• CMA licensure within 1 year of appointment.
• Income Qualified Designation within 2 years.
• AMA accreditation within 5 years of CMA.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine appraisal, assessment, and application of regulations to assessments.
• Inspect construction; schedule and prioritize inspections.
• Compute and verify assessment calculations.
• Assist in training of new staff.
• Explain and defend assessments to property owners, tax court, and County Board of Equalization.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Minnesota CMA licensure

AMA accreditation

Valid Driver's license

Job description

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Certified Minnesota Assessor Licensure (CMA) within 1-year; Income Qualified Designation within 2-years; Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within five years of CMA; and a valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing all steps related to the routine appraisal, assessment, and application of regulations and ordinances to assessments using basic knowledge of work areas. Responsibilities may include inspecting construction; scheduling and prioritizing inspections; performing calculations of assessments; assisting in training of new staff; and explaining and defending assessments to property owners, tax court, and local and County Board of Equalization.

Work Test Period:

Appointee to the position must successfully complete probationary period per contract.

Applicants selected for appointment must pass a criminal background check.

Drug Testing:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

Physical-Medical Standards:

Applicants must meet essential physical requirements of the position.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

All new employees must complete and sign employment eligibility verification form on the first day of employment. Documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility must be submitted within three days of the first day of employment.

Non-Discrimination:

Lake County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, genetic information, or any other protected classification.