Appraiser

Anoka County

. Examine and evaluate property to establish a fair market value for taxation .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeAnoka • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,480 - $90,203 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property valuation and assessment, with strong communication skills to educate property owners on assessment laws and procedures. Holds relevant licenses and certifications to ensure compliance and accuracy in property assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeAccredited Minnesota Assessor LicenseCertified Minnesota Assessor LicenseProperty ValuationOn-Site Inspections

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Hard Skills

Property AssessmentMarket Value EvaluationProperty Classification VerificationData AnalysisPhysical Inspection Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationLeadershipCoachingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA)Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA)Licensed Real Property Appraiser

Industry Keywords

Real Estate TaxationAssessment LawValuation ProceduresHomesteadingPublic Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Examine and evaluate property to establish a fair market value for taxation
Perform on-site inspections to determine property condition
View and inspect all parcels in assigned assessment districts to identify changes from prior assessment
Verify property classification and land type breakdown for accuracy
Provide property owners information about assessment law, valuation procedures, homesteading, and classification
Monitor trends of surrounding properties
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned
Produce fair and equitable property assessments for real estate taxation
Educate and inform the public while representing Anoka County

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Obtain licensure as an accredited Minnesota Assessor from the state Board of Assessors
Successfully pass driver’s license background check
Degree in Business, Mathematics, Public Administration, Real Estate or Statistics preferred
Possess a Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) license preferred
Possess an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) license preferred
Licensed Real Property Appraiser, Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser or a comparable license/certificate preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in office, indoor and outdoor county work sites, unfinished structures, construction areas, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions
Ability to perform varied physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment
Regularly lift 0–25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
Ability to drive a county vehicle and/or personal vehicle between work sites
Successfully pass required pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days of paid flexible time off
Up to 12.5 paid holidays
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
Pension plan and other retirement investment options
Advancement/professional development opportunities
Potential for flexible/hybrid scheduling upon completion of probationary period