Property Assessor Trainee: Grow in Valuation & Compliance

Mille Lacs County, MN; Milaca (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mille Lacs County is hiring an Assessor Trainee to determine equitable appraisal value and appropriate classification for property for tax assessment purposes in assigned areas. The position is non-union and offers a 2026 salary range of $24.74 - $32.36 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting with appraisals, researching sales data, inspecting properties, and preparing valuation reports for Board of Review. A CMA license may be pursued within two years of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with six months of experience in mathematical calculations or real estate?
• Ability to obtain a CMA license within two years from date of hire.
• Class D Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assists with appraising and determining appropriate value for real estate tax purposes on residential and agricultural property in assigned areas.
• Analyzes, verifies, and researches sales data as reported on certificates of real estate value; assists with mass appraisal adaptation.
• Assists with ensuring equitable assessments by inspecting properties, measuring, photographing, sketching, and describing structures; determining land acreage and depreciation.
• Establishes defendable estimated market value using assessment procedures; prepares reports and defends decisions at Board of Review; responds to owner requests for re-evaluation.
• Communicates with the public to explain the appraisal process and assists with meetings on tax law changes and updates.
• Assists with providing accurate calculations and tax estimates when requested.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Real estate knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mille Lacs County is hiring an Assessor Trainee to determine equitable appraisal value and appropriate classification for property for tax assessment purposes in assigned areas. The position is non-union and offers a 2026 salary range of $24.74 - $32.36 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting with appraisals, researching sales data, inspecting properties, and preparing valuation reports for Board of Review. A CMA license may be pursued within two years of hire.