Property Assessment Specialist - City Role

Racine Water Utility; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

pension program

HSA

generous time off

Job summary

The City of Racine is seeking a meticulous real estate assessor support staff member to maintain the property listing, track ownership records, and assist with annual reassessments.

You will perform field measurements, verify legal descriptions, manage parcel numbers, and respond to public inquiries with excellent customer service, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to state and county agencies. Certification by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is required within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with real property assessments and property mapping.
• Ability to compile and maintain complex records.
• Strong data entry and accuracy in reporting.
• Ability to interact effectively with the public and explain policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain real property listings with accurate legal descriptions.
• Verify ownership records for residential and commercial properties.
• Prepare parcel splits/joiners and update plat maps.
• Update assessment records and validate sales data for reporting.
• Research legal descriptions from multiple records and entities.
• Perform appraisal and assessment work to establish uniform values.
• Physically view and measure properties to determine market value.
• Respond to public inquiries with excellent customer service.
• Provide accurate information to City/County departments and external parties.
• Prepare and mail correspondence, notices, and input data.
• Assist with reassessment procedures and annual statistical reporting.

Skills

Clerical procedures

Data entry

Records management

Office software

Legal descriptions familiarity

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Wisconsin DOR Certification (Assessor I/II)

Job description

The City of Racine is seeking a meticulous real estate assessor support staff member to maintain the property listing, track ownership records, and assist with annual reassessments.

You will perform field measurements, verify legal descriptions, manage parcel numbers, and respond to public inquiries with excellent customer service, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to state and county agencies. Certification by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is required within 3 months of hire.