Appraiser

Salary: $34.79 - $48.71 Hourly
Location : Faribault, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-015
Department: Assessor's
Opening Date: 02/06/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary
**FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FEBRUARY 24TH

The Assessor is responsible for Rice County's real estate valuation and property classification of residential and agricultural property types for tax assessment purposes. Incumbents perform appraisals of property for tax assessment purposes and are the primary, and often only, contact between the County and property owners/taxpayers regarding property valuation and classification.

Examples of Duties

• Performs annual physical field inspections of 20% of parcels (property and buildings) within an assigned area of the County according to assessment cycle and annual inspection plans and timelines; inspects properties as needed related to permit review or valuation appeals.
• Responds to assessment appeals and complaints and negotiates with taxpayers to settle disputes regarding property values.
• Serves as the point person for Local Board of Review, the County Board of Equalization, and public meetings by preparing detailed reports of appraisals and assessment activities; represents the County at such meetings by answering questions related to assessment outcomes.
• Conducts market analysis used to determine annual adjustments to the assessment.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Finance, Geography, Urban Planning, GIS or equivalent, and one to three years' experience as a Property Appraiser, Real Estate Broker, Architect, Building Inspector or related experience. A combination of education and experience closely related to the position may be considered as an equivalency. A valid driver's license is required.
Supplemental Information
HOURS: Normal business hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Full-time hours equal 40 hours per week.

HIRING RANGE / UNION: $34.79 - $36.37 Per hour / GU Unit - Grade 12
Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website:
01

Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.
• I do not agree to the above information.

02

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Finance, Geography, Urban Planning, GIS, and one to three years' experience as a Property Appraiser, Real Estate Broker, Architect, Building Inspector or related experience?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "no" to questions #3, please explain in detail how your training and/or experience meet the required qualifications for this position. If not applicable list NA.
05

Please check which best represents your current Minnesota Assessor licensure.

• I do NOT have a current Minnesota Assessor license.
• CMA (Certified Minnesota Assessor)
• CMA-IQ License (Certified Minnesota Assessor - Income Qualified)
• AMA (Accredited Minnesota Assessor)
• SAMA (Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor)

06

Do you have a current Minnesota appraiser license through the Commerce Department?

• Yes
• No

07

What is your highest level of education at the closing date of the job posting?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate or Diploma in appraisal, real estate, building inspector or related
• Associate's Degree in property appraisal, real estate, building inspector or related
• Bachelor's Degree in property appraisal, real estate, property development, urban development or related
• Master's Degree or higher in property appraisal, real estate, property development, urban development or related
• None of the above

08

How many years of work experience do you have performing real estate appraisals?

• Less than one year
• One to three years
• Four years or more

09

Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

• No experience
• Beginner (ex: create basic spreadsheets & calculations, modify worksheet, print workbook contents, manage large workbooks)
• Intermediate (ex: Calculate with advanced formulas, organize worksheet/table data, create/modify charts, analyze data using PivotTables/PivotCharts, customize/enhance workbooks)
• Advanced (ex: Streamline workflow, collaborate with other workbooks, audit worksheets, analyze data, work with multiple workbooks, import/export, use Excel with the web, structure workbooks with XML)

10

Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?

• No experience
• Beginner (ex: create document, edit by locating/modifying text, format text/paragraphs, add tables/graphic elements, control page setup/overall appearance, proof for accuracy)
• Intermediate (ex: Manage lists, customize tables/charts/styles/themes, modify pictures in document, create graphic elements, insert using Quick Parts, control text flow, use templates, mail merge, use macros to automate)
• Advanced (ex: Use Word with other programs, collaborate on documents, manage document versions, add reference marks/notes, make long documents easier to use, secure document)

11

Which of the following best describes your experience with building construction practices, reading plans, building values, and land values?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Intermediate experience
• Advance experience

12

Which best describes your work experience performing field inspections?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Intermediate experience
• Advance experience

13

Do you have experience measuring/calculating square footage of buildings?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have experience investigating sales of property and building characteristics for purpose of property valuation?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you have professional work experience using the computer systems listed below? Check all that apply.

• Eagleview/Pictometry
• ESRI GIS Arc-View Products or other GIS systems
• Vanguard CAMA System
• Other CAMA System
• Thomson Reuters Aumentum Tax
• Database or Image Management System
• None of the above

16

Which of the following best describes your level of work experience using the Vanguard Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system?

• No experience
• Some experience
• Experienced
• Expert

17

Which of the following best describes your level of work experience using a GIS system for appraisal purposes?

• No experience
• Some experience
• Experienced
• Expert

Required Question