Senior Commercial Appraiser

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid mileage

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hennepin County seeks a Senior Commercial Appraiser to estimate market value and set classifications for commercial, industrial, and apartment properties for tax purposes. The role combines field work with remote duties, requiring travel within the county and attendance at on-site inspections as needed.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to develop within the Assessor’s Office, with flexible work arrangements and a focus on accuracy in mass appraisal processes.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising.
• CMA certification required within two years of employment; AMA licensure within five years.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the metro area.
• Ability to travel across Hennepin County for field work and meetings.
• Ability to conduct field measurements and navigate uneven terrains.

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 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 appraisal practices.

Skills

Commercial property appraisal

Mass appraisal

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate or related field

Tools

Excel

GIS

Property tax software

Job description

About the position:

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.

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:
  • 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.

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