City Assessor

City of Waukesha, WI; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The City of Waukesha seeks an experienced City Assessor to lead the Assessor’s Office and manage property valuation information for tax purposes. Reporting to the City Administrator, you will guide staff, oversee a contractor, and coordinate across departments to ensure timely, accurate assessments.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Real Estate, 7+ years in assessment, 3+ years of supervision, and Wisconsin Assessor 3 certification or ability to

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Real Estate.
• At least seven years of experience in assessment and appraisal of residential, commercial and industrial property.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days after start date, Assessor 3 Certification from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
• Ethical and experienced leadership with strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high professional standards.
• Inclusive managerial style with clear, concise communication and stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3 FTEs including two appraisers and oversee a contractor.
• Develop and maintain accurate property value information for tax purposes.
• Coordinate with City Administrator and other departments; link property-related information systems.
• Begin preliminary land study ahead of potential 2027 interim-market update revaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Ethical governance

Education

BA/BS in Business Admin / Finance / Real Estate

Tools

Assessor 3 Certification

Job description

City Assessor, Waukesha, WI (pop. 71,158) An award-winning and growing community located west of Milwaukee, Waukesha has experienced considerable residential, commercial and employment growth. Nationally recognized as one of the “100 Best Places to Live” in the U.S., Waukesha’s downtown includes a thriving arts district, a popular farmers’ market, and a river walk. The city is consistently named as one of the “Top Workplaces” by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The City seeks an experienced leader to serve as its next City Assessor.

This is a complex managerial and administrative position working closely with the City Administrator, Assessor’s Office staff, and other city departments to develop and maintain accurate and timely property value information for tax purposes, and to serve as a focal point linking many aspects of the City’s property-related information systems. The City Assessor must possess strong and proven leadership competencies.

The City Assessor is responsible for managing 3 FTE’s including two appraisers, a budget of $575,000 and oversees a contractor responsible for the City’s commercial assessments. The City has an equalized value of $11.5 billion and more than 23,000 parcels. The last revaluation was completed in 2025, with three-year cycles being the City’s typical sequence. The next City Assessor can expect to begin a preliminary land study in advance of a potential 2027 interim-market update revaluation.

The Ideal candidates should have:

• A degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Real Estate.
• At least seven years of experience in the assessment and appraisal of residential, commercial and industrial property; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days after start date, Assessor 3 Certification from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
• Ethical and experienced leadership with strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to high professional standards.
• An inclusive managerial style, as well as clear, concise, and open communication skills.
• The ability to calmly and empathetically interact with a variety of stakeholders.

A competitive salary range, $90,573 - $127,010, with a midpoint salary of $109,000 +/- DOQ, and an attractive benefits package will be offered.

The position is open until filled, with a first review of applicants on November 2, 2026.

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled