City Assessor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Waukesha seeks an experienced City Assessor to lead a small team of three staff, manage a $575,000 budget, and coordinate with the City Administrator and offices across the city. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Real Estate, 7+ years of assessment experience, 3+ years supervisory, and Assessor 3 Certification within 90 days.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $90,573 to $127,010 with a mid-point of $109,000 plus attractive

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or Real Estate.
• 7+ years of experience in assessment and appraisal of property.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Assessor 3 Certification from Wisconsin Department of Revenue within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3 FTEs (two appraisers) and manage a $575,000 budget.
• Oversee contractor for commercial assessments.
• Maintain accurate and timely property value data for tax purposes.
• Demonstrate ethical leadership, inclusivity, and clear communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Business Administration

Accounting

Finance

Real Estate

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.