Senior Commercial Appraiser

Hennepin County; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus ($500)

Job summary

Hennepin County is seeking a Senior Commercial Appraiser to estimate market value and set classifications for commercial, industrial, apartments, and specialty-use real estate across the county for tax purposes.

The role requires mass appraisal expertise, ability to handle complex valuations, and interaction with attorneys and taxpayers in court proceedings. A CMA certification must be obtained within two years, with relocation to Minnesota or Wisconsin as needed.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising.
• Certified Minnesota Assessor CMA certification required within 2 years of employment. AMA licensure within 5 years.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for metro-area travel.
• Ability to travel across Hennepin County for field work and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in mass commercial/industrial and apartment appraisals by viewing and recording building and land characteristics.
• Verify and analyze sales, leases, and other real estate documents.
• Prepare appraisals for commercial/industrial and apartment properties for reevaluations, abatements, review boards, assessments, 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

Real estate analysis

Communication

Testimony preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate

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.

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 the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here.

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