Senior Appraiser
Le Sueur, Saint Paul, MN, United States
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Position Summary A full-time Senior Appraiser position is available in the Assessor's Office. Performs difficult skilled technical work assessing real estate, personal property, and exempt property in order to determine market value, analyzing and applying appraisal methods, providing information to taxpayers, citizens and other agencies, maintaining property records, and related work as apparent or assigned. Gathers and analyzes sales data and computes ratios to be in compliance with Minnesota state statutes. Assists with training new hires and subordinate staff and guides them in day to day operations. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Assessor and/or Assistant County Assessor.
Responsibilities
Independently performs complex physical inspections exercising professional judgement of new, existing and remodeled property and structures; collects information on condition, quality, age and size to determine market value and classification of property or structure being considered; determine if property qualifies for any special programs.
Compiles and analyzes market data to allow reliable estimate of property values; determines valuation and classification of properties per MN Tax Law; determines and utilizes the most appropriate approach to value based on the specific property.
Provides testimony and information and conducts review appraisals upon request of taxpayer or local and county boards of appeal and equalization on disputed valuations or classifications; determines if changes in value or reclassification are necessary.
Provides information to taxpayers and the general public on property values, classification, tax programs, assessments and valuation procedures and standards while adhering to State guidelines and policies.
Gathers and analyzes sales data by reviewing information on certificates of real estate, contacting sellers and/or buyers on properties with extreme sales ratios to help determine market trends and qualification of sales; uses data in setting values in property appraisals.
Maintains various computerized property records systems, including CAMA (Computer Aided Mass Appraisal); performs data entry and database management related to appraisal and assessing activities.
Serves as a resource person for staff; provides guidance, mentorship and training to new and/or lesser experienced Appraisers and Technicians. The Senior Appraiser regularly provides training and mentorship to less experienced Residential Appraisers and Assessment Technicians.
Other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Associates/Technical degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field and considerable appraisal experience, or equivalent of education and experience. Requires the Accredited Minnesota Assessor licensure and five years assessing experience.
Special Requirements
Must have Accredited Minnesota Assessor certification, by successful completion of education courses, a narrative report, and an 8 hour exam or equivalent experience and education.
Ability to maintain certification by obtaining 60 continuing education hours per four year licensing cycle which may include in-state travel.
Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.
High School Diploma or GED.
Accredited Minnesota Assessor License (AMA) or Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor License (SAMA) & 5+ years of Assessment Experience.
Salary and Benefits Starting range is $36.33 - $46.85 per hour plus health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday pay and many other voluntary benefits.
Contact Information Telephone: 507-357-8579 - Fax: 507-357-8607
Deadline Job open until filled. Reviewing applications March 27, 2026.
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Position Summary A full-time Senior Appraiser position is available in the Assessor's Office. Performs difficult skilled technical work assessing real estate, personal property, and exempt property in order to determine market value, analyzing and applying appraisal methods, providing information to taxpayers, citizens and other agencies, maintaining property records, and related work as apparent or assigned. Gathers and analyzes sales data and computes ratios to be in compliance with Minnesota state statutes. Assists with training new hires and subordinate staff and guides them in day to day operations. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Assessor and/or Assistant County Assessor.
Responsibilities
Independently performs complex physical inspections exercising professional judgement of new, existing and remodeled property and structures; collects information on condition, quality, age and size to determine market value and classification of property or structure being considered; determine if property qualifies for any special programs.
Compiles and analyzes market data to allow reliable estimate of property values; determines valuation and classification of properties per MN Tax Law; determines and utilizes the most appropriate approach to value based on the specific property.
Provides testimony and information and conducts review appraisals upon request of taxpayer or local and county boards of appeal and equalization on disputed valuations or classifications; determines if changes in value or reclassification are necessary.
Provides information to taxpayers and the general public on property values, classification, tax programs, assessments and valuation procedures and standards while adhering to State guidelines and policies.
Gathers and analyzes sales data by reviewing information on certificates of real estate, contacting sellers and/or buyers on properties with extreme sales ratios to help determine market trends and qualification of sales; uses data in setting values in property appraisals.
Maintains various computerized property records systems, including CAMA (Computer Aided Mass Appraisal); performs data entry and database management related to appraisal and assessing activities.
Serves as a resource person for staff; provides guidance, mentorship and training to new and/or lesser experienced Appraisers and Technicians. The Senior Appraiser regularly provides training and mentorship to less experienced Residential Appraisers and Assessment Technicians.
Other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Associates/Technical degree in business, finance, real estate, or related field and considerable appraisal experience, or equivalent of education and experience. Requires the Accredited Minnesota Assessor licensure and five years assessing experience.
Special Requirements
Must have Accredited Minnesota Assessor certification, by successful completion of education courses, a narrative report, and an 8 hour exam or equivalent experience and education.
Ability to maintain certification by obtaining 60 continuing education hours per four year licensing cycle which may include in-state travel.
Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.
High School Diploma or GED.
Accredited Minnesota Assessor License (AMA) or Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor License (SAMA) & 5+ years of Assessment Experience.
Salary and Benefits Starting range is $36.33 - $46.85 per hour plus health insurance, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation/sick/holiday pay and many other voluntary benefits.
Contact Information Telephone: 507-357-8579 - Fax: 507-357-8607
Deadline Job open until filled. Reviewing applications March 27, 2026.
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