Assessment Appeals Specialist

Latinochambermn; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 90,386 - 135,579; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ramsey County is seeking an Assessment Appeals Specialist to serve as the county’s technical expert on complex property assessment appeals and tax petitions. The role focuses on commercial, industrial, apartment, and special-use properties, representing Ramsey County in negotiations and Minnesota Tax Court while helping defend accurate property valuations.

The position offers a primarily remote work environment with occasional in-person meetings, training, and required property inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or related field.
• AMA licensure coursework/licensure required at hire; SAMA possible later.
• 7 years of experience appraising income-producing, special-use, or complex properties.
• Primarily remote work with field inspections and occasional meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial, industrial, apartment, and special-use property tax appeals.
• Prepare technical narrative appraisals and valuation analyses.
• Represent Ramsey County in Minnesota Tax Court as expert witness.
• Negotiate settlements with property owners and tax attorneys.
• Develop appraisal templates, valuation models, and market analysis tools.
• Research market rents, vacancy rates, capitalization rates, and comps.
• Advise and mentor commercial appraisers on advanced techniques.
• Collaborate with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office on tax litigation.
• Represent the Assessor’s Office at Board of Equalization meetings.
• Review requests for property value reductions, classifications, and abatements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or related field

AMA licensure coursework

AMA licensure at hire

SAMA licensure planned/timeframe

Tools

Valuation templates

Market analysis tools

Job description

Location: Saint Paul, MN (Primarily Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary:$90,386.34–$135,579.51 annually

About the Role

Ramsey County is seeking an Assessment Appeals Specialist to serve as the county’s technical expert on complex property assessment appeals and tax petitions. This role focuses on commercial, industrial, apartment, and special-use properties, representing Ramsey County in negotiations and Minnesota Tax Court while helping defend accurate property valuations. The position offers a primarily remote work environment with occasional in-person meetings, training, and required property inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial, industrial, apartment, and special-use property tax appeals.
• Prepare technical narrative appraisals and valuation analyses.
• Represent Ramsey County in Minnesota Tax Court as an expert witness.
• Negotiate settlements with property owners and tax attorneys.
• Develop appraisal templates, valuation models, and market analysis tools.
• Research market rents, vacancy rates, capitalization rates, and comparable sales.
• Advise and mentor commercial appraisers on advanced appraisal techniques.
• Collaborate with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office on tax litigation.
• Represent the Assessor’s Office at Board of Equalization meetings.
• Review requests for property value reductions, classification changes, and abatements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or a closely related field.
• Completion of coursework required for Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) licensure.
• Seven years of experience appraising income-producing, special-use, or complex residential properties.
• Licensure as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) at hire (or qualifying alternative licensure as outlined by Ramsey County).
• Ability to obtain Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA) licensure within required timeframes.
• Primarily remote work schedule with field inspections and occasional office meetings.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and paid leave benefits.

Job Function : Government, Professional Services