PROPERTY APPRAISER (RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY)

Appraiser

The Appraiser is responsible for the listing and appraisal of residential and commercial property for tax assessment purposes and for defending assessed values and methods.

Essential functions include appraising residential and limited commercial real property for assessment purposes, viewing and measuring new and existing structures, conducting sales and depreciation studies, analyzing market data, compiling rental and occupancy surveys, making exemption recommendations, maintaining real estate records, calculating building cost data, aiding in discovery and valuation of personal property, making suggestions to create efficiencies using the latest technology, corresponding and communicating with taxpayers or agents, analyzing and documenting facts for Board of Review and other appeals, and providing public groups and other agencies information regarding the assessment process, methods, and laws.

Appraiser II: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Real Estate, Architecture, Finance, Geography, Urban Planning, GIS, or related field preferred. Four (4) years experience in property assessment, assessment principles practices and laws, commercial/residential valuation, public relations, computer programs, appraisal systems, and computer assisted mass appraisal. Wisconsin Assessor II certification required. Maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license or otherwise meet the transportation needs of the position.

Appraiser I: Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Real Estate, Architecture, Finance, Geography, Urban Planning, GIS, or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred. A minimum of two (2) years experience in property assessment, market valuation, assessment principles practices and laws, computer programs, and appraisal systems. Wisconsin Property Appraiser certification required. Wisconsin Assessor II certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment. Maintain a valid Wisconsin driver's license or otherwise meet the transportation needs of the position.

Pay Range 125 - Appraiser II: $36.33-$41.50 per hour with excellent benefits. Pay Range 123 - Appraiser I: $33.58-$38.40 per hour with excellent benefits.