Appraiser

Job Duties

Salary:

$26.10-$35.23 hourly

Closing Date:

This position is open until filled; initial review due August 26, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Certified Minnesota Assessor Licensure (CMA) within 1-year; Income Qualified Designation within 2-years; Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within five years of CMA; and a valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing all steps related to the routine appraisal, assessment, and application of regulations and ordinances to assessments using basic knowledge of work areas. Responsibilities may include inspecting construction; scheduling and prioritizing inspections; performing calculations of assessments; assisting in training of new staff; and explaining and defending assessments to property owners, tax court, and local and County Board of Equalization.

Work Test Period:

Appointee to the position must successfully complete probationary period per contract.

Background Check:

Applicants selected for appointment must pass a criminal background check.

Drug Testing:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

Physical-Medical Standards:

Applicants must meet essential physical requirements of the position.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

All new employees must complete and sign employment eligibility verification form on the first day of employment. Documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility must be submitted within three days of the first day of employment.

Application Information:

Application and Classification Specification may be obtained by contacting Lake County Human Resources Department, 616 Third Avenue, Two Harbors, MN, 55616; or website: or phone:View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Accommodation:

Applicants who wish to request accommodation to application process should contact Lake County Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Non-Discrimination:

Lake County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, genetic information, or any other protected classification.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Certified Minnesota Assessor Licensure (CMA) within 1-year; Income Qualified Designation within 2-years; Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within five years of CMA; and a valid Driver’s license.

Minimum Experience Required

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Certified Minnesota Assessor Licensure (CMA) within 1-year; Income Qualified Designation within 2-years; Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within five years of CMA; and a valid Driver’s license.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$26.10 - $35.23 / Hourly

Postal Code

55616

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

54563

Job Benefits

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