Assessment Technician

Racine; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Racine seeks a Technical Assistant to support the City Assessor in property appraisal and assessment. Responsibilities include maintaining property records, conducting appraisals, and ensuring accurate assessments. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, with experience in real estate preferred, and strong clerical skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System

Life insurance

Student loan repayment program

Short-term disability insurance

Paid leave benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One-year experience in real estate related work desired.
• Knowledge of legal descriptions and assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining real property listings and ownership records.
• Conducting property appraisals to establish market value.
• Responding to public inquiries and providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Clerical skills

Technical appraisal methods

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computer software

Database management

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Introduction

Job Description

Our goal is to provide useful information concerning property located within the City of Racine, and the assessment process.

Position Purpose

Under the direction and supervision of the City Assessor, performs technical, clerical and real estate property appraisals and assessments in the City of Racine.

Perform work on special projects in a support capacity as assigned by the City Assessor.

Essential Duties

Essential Duties

• Maintain the real property listing for the City of Racine, including accurate legal descriptions for all parcels.
• Maintain accurate ownership records for residential and commercial properties by:
• Uploading sales data from the DOR.
• Searching Register of Deeds office records for non-sale transfers.
• Verifying the chain of title and legal descriptions.
• Ensuring accuracy of deed and E-RETR information.
• Manually entering deeds as needed.
• Maintaining property class changes.
• Prepare parcel splits/joiners annually, including updating plat maps and record cards.
• Assign or remove parcel numbers as needed and notify appropriate agencies.
• Update and maintain assessment records, including sales validation for Wisconsin DOR reporting.
• Research legal descriptions using records from:
• Register of Deeds Office
• Municipal Courts
• Probate Courts As requested by title companies, attorneys, etc.
• Perform appraisal and assessment work to establish accurate, uniform property valuations.
• Physically view, measure, and list residential properties to determine market value using accepted appraisal methods.
• Conduct ratio studies and neighborhood analysis studies.
• Upload and maintain building permit records relating to real property; assist staff assessors with related information.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding assessments and property records, providing excellent customer service.
• Provide essential information and reports to:
• City and County departments
• Real estate brokers
• Appraisers
• Tax consultants
• Accountants
• Lending agencies
• Title and abstract companies
• Other interested parties
• Notify the Milwaukee Department of Revenue of any changes in ownership or classification of manufacturing properties.
• Prepare and mail correspondence, forms, reports, and input data.
• Verify accuracy of computer printouts during real estate assessment roll preparation.
• Process and assist with mailing of assessment notices and general office mail.
• Assist with real estate reassessment procedures and prepare the annual Assessor’s Statistical Report for the Department of Revenue.
• Prepare and mail 70.11 exemption forms; maintain exempt property list.
• Process accounts payable and prepare office requisitions.
• Perform general office duties including:
• Filing
• Organizing
• Maintaining file records
• Processing mailing address changes
• Maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record.
  

Conditions Of Employment

Normal office working environment with exposure to stressful conditions. Some exposure to adverse weather conditions when working in the field.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or its equivalency.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One-year experience in real estate related work desired.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Knowledge of clerical and technical work related to real property assessments, including:
• Legal descriptions
• Plats
• Subdivisions
• Mapping
• Ability to compile and maintain complex records and reports.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and answer questions regarding departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to pass a data entry skill test.
• Proficiency with computerized record systems and personal computer software, including:
• Word processing
• Database management
• Spreadsheets
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic
  

Special Requirement

Current Certification by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue at a minimum level of Assessment Technician and obtain Certification by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue at the level of Assessor I or Assessor II within 3 months of hire.

Possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle with adequate insurance coverage

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands Of The Position

• Standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, and bending/twisting.
• Visual Acuity
• Ability to hear normal conversation
• Ability to communicate orally in a clear manner
• Good manual dexterity of hands and fingers
• Able to lift/carry/push/pull at least 30 lbs.
  
  

Equipment Used

Typewriter, copy machine, computer and keyboard, camcorder/camera, fax machine, and telephone.

This job description is intended to identify essential duties and also illustrates other types of duties that may be assigned. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that will be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments that an individual is required to perform. In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, it is expected that employees maintain a consistent and reliable attendance record. Job descriptions are subject to revision at any time at the discretion of the Utility or City of Racine.

The City of Racine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

All full-time, non-union employees are offered a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, life insurance, a student loan repayment program, short-term disability insurance and paid leave benefits. Employees of the City of Racine may also qualify for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through the Federal Government.

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01

Are you currently a City of Racine employee?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate (PHD)
• Other
  
  

03

How many years of experience do you have with Real Estate related work?

04

How many years' experience do you have with clerical and technical work relating to real and personal property assessments including knowledge of legal descriptions, plats, subdivisions and mapping?

• None
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience
  
  

05

How many years of experience do you have in compiling and maintaining, records and reports?

• Required Question