Senior Commercial Appraiser

Hennepin County; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Work-life balance

Paid mileage

Benefits package

Job summary

Hennepin County is seeking a Senior Commercial Appraiser to estimate market value and set classifications for a diverse range of properties for tax purposes. This role blends fieldwork with remote work in a hybrid schedule and requires expertise in mass appraisal processes.

You will conduct mass commercial/industrial and apartment appraisals, verify sales and leases, and prepare reports for reevaluations and tax petitions. Travel within the county is required.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in real estate or closely related field and two or more years of experience in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising.
• Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) certification from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors is required within two years of employment; AMA within five years.
• A valid driver's license and ability to travel within the metro area; ability to obtain Hennepin County's driver’s permit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mass commercial/industrial and apartment appraisals by viewing and recording physical characteristics of buildings and land.
• Verify and analyze sales, leases, and other business and real estate documents.
• Prepare appraisals for commercial/industrial and apartment properties for reevaluations, abatements, review boards, assessment cycle, and tax court petitions.
• Meet with attorneys and taxpayers to discuss and prepare court testimony.
• Respond to taxpayers' questions regarding assessment laws and valuation practices.

Skills

Commercial appraisal

Mass appraisal

Field inspections

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate or closely related field

CMA certification (within 2 years)

Job description

Hennepin County is seeking a Senior Commercial Appraiser with a passion for complex property valuation. This position will estimate market value and set classifications on commercial, industrial, apartments, and specialty-use real estate throughout Hennepin County for tax purposes. Senior Appraisers require the ability to complete individual property tax appraisals and to be knowledgeable and experienced in mass appraisal processes.

We are home to Minnesota's most diverse property types that will keep you engaged and inspired to learn something new every day. The position offers competitive pay, consistent workflow, impressive benefits, work-life balance, paid mileage, and opportunities to develop and grow. If you enjoy a fast-paced job with a flexible work schedule and enjoy a combination of field and remote work, this is the job for you!

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and job duties will mainly be performed remotely with the requirement of attending in-person meetings and conducting on-site property inspections throughout Hennepin County as needed.

Work hours are flexible, but standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About this position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as an Appraiser, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Participate in mass commercial/industrial and apartment appraisals by viewing and recording physical characteristics of buildings and land.
• Verify and analyze sales, leases, and various other business and real estate documents.
• Prepare appraisals for commercial/industrial and apartment properties for reevaluations, abatements, review boards, assessment cycle, and tax court petitions using three traditional approaches to valuation.
• Meet with attorneys and taxpayers to discuss and prepare court testimony.
• Respond to taxpayers' questions and inquiries regarding assessment laws and procedures, valuation inquiries, and commercial/industrial and apartment appraisal practices.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Four or more years of experience in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in real estate or closely related field and two or more years of experience in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising.
• Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) certification from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors is required within two years of employment. As a condition of continued employment, persons with a CMA certification must obtain licensure as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within five years from the date of license as a CMA in Minnesota.
• A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation available for travel within the metro area, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County's drivers permit.
• Ability to:
  • Travel around Hennepin County to conduct field work and attend meetings.
  • Make physical measurements of real property and walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs in order to view physical or structural features of properties.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Inspecting and conducting mass appraisal valuations of apartments, commercial, industrial, and specialty-use real estate.
  • Completing individual written appraisals for various levels of informal and formal valuation appeals.
  • Verifying commercial, industrial, and apartment sales.
  • Applying Minnesota assessment procedures.
• Ability to:
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with municipal and county staff and the general public.
  • Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

About the department:

The Hennepin County Assessor’s Office is responsible for the assessment of real and personal property throughout Hennepin County. The department is committed to accurate property valuations and classifications, as well as, maximizing enrollment in benefit programs. The Assessor’s Office leverages strategic objectives and technology to support its mission and goals and values diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and theeliminationof disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

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