Senior Commercial Appraiser

Careerwebsite; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid mileage

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Hennepin County is seeking a Senior Commercial Appraiser to estimate market value and set classifications for tax purposes across diverse property types. The role covers mass appraisal processes and complex property valuations with a hybrid work model involving on-site inspections and remote work.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in commercial/industrial/apartment appraisal and may hold CMA certification; a valid MN driver's license is required for metro-area travel and field duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising.
• CMA certification within two years of employment; AMA licensure within five years if CMA obtained.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the metro area; remote fieldwork is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mass appraisal

Commercial appraisal

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate

CMA certification

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:
  • 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.