Property Valuation Trainee

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

Job summary

The Mille Lacs County Attorney's Office seeks an Assessor Trainee to determine equitable appraisal values and classifications for residential and agricultural property in assigned areas for Minnesota tax assessment purposes.

This non-union position offers a path to CMA certification and requires strong math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex valuation concepts to the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D., and six months of experience working with mathematical calculations or real estate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) license within two years from the 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. Locates and identifies all taxable property in assigned assessment areas, research property ownership, interprets legal descriptions, and accurately maintains and updates assessment records on each assigned property. Maintains maps, files, sales records, etc. for assigned areas. Ensures that all newly constructed properties are accurately added to the tax rolls.
• Analyzes, verifies, and researches sales data as reported on certificates of real estate value. Assists the County Assessor in adapting the information to the mass appraisal of property in assigned assessment areas.
• Assists with ensuring equitable assessments are established on all properties by taking into account all factors affecting value of a specific property, and by performing functions including, but not limited to: physically inspecting properties to accurately determine quality of construction and physical condition; measuring, photographing, sketching, and providing detailed descriptions of all structures; determining property classifications; verifying homestead classification; determining land acreage, breakdowns, and valuation; and establishing the depreciation of all structures.
• Assists with establishing a defendable estimated market value for all property in assessment areas by utilizing appropriate assessment procedures and information gathered from research. Makes reports and defends assessment decisions at Board of Review meetings. Responds to requests by property owners for re‑evaluation. Responsible for accurate correspondence and information (verbal and written) concerning valuation, assessment procedures, and the property tax system.
• Communicates courteously and professionally with the public to exchange detailed and/or technical information and assists to resolve issues regarding appraisal process, department policies and related matters, and services and activities of the County Assessor's Office. May be required to answer questions and handles routine complaints regarding assessments, tax laws, values, structure, computations, and legal descriptions of property. Assists with informational meetings for the public on tax law changes and updates.
• Assists with providing accurate calculations and tax estimates when requested.

Job description

The Mille Lacs County Attorney's Office seeks an Assessor Trainee to determine equitable appraisal values and classifications for residential and agricultural property in assigned areas for Minnesota tax assessment purposes.

This non-union position offers a path to CMA certification and requires strong math skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex valuation concepts to the public.