Senior Appraiser

Anoka County

. Assess commercial, industrial, and apartment properties in Anoka County .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeAnoka • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $74,214 - $103,896 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in property assessment, valuation, and appraisal, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and effective communication with property owners. Capable of conducting thorough inspections and producing detailed reports while managing sensitive financial discussions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Certified Minnesota Assessor License (CMA-IQ)Property ValuationAppraisal Report ProductionField InspectionsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Property AssessmentMarket Value AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceMathematical SkillsInspection TechniquesAppraisal MethodologiesData AnalysisReport WritingNegotiation SkillsField Note Documentation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Inspection EquipmentSurveying EquipmentDigital CamerasStandard Office EquipmentComputers

Certifications & Qualifications

Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) LicenseLicensed Real Property AppraiserCertified Residential Real Property Appraiser

Industry Keywords

Real Estate TrendsTaxationProperty ClassificationHomesteadingLocal and County Board of AppealField InspectionsProperty Valuation ProceduresAssessment LawProperty Condition EvaluationCommercial and Industrial Properties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess commercial, industrial, and apartment properties in Anoka County
Research, classify, and value property to provide fair and equitable property assessments
Produce detailed appraisal reports
Conduct ongoing field inspections and property valuations
Examine and evaluate property to establish fair market value for taxation
Perform on-site inspections to determine property condition
View and inspect parcels in assigned assessment districts for changes from prior assessments
Verify property classification and land type breakdown
Provide property owners information about assessment law, valuation procedures, homesteading, and classification
Communicate with taxpayers about sensitive financial matters
Monitor surrounding-property trends and interpret real estate trends
Handle negotiations and prepare for tax court; testify on property assessment matters
Handle appeals for Local and County Board of Appeal and Equalization
Prepare and update field notes documenting assessment changes
Review parcels and applications for special programs
Provide appraisal reports and ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of job-related experience
Possess an Income Qualified – Certified Minnesota Assessor License (CMA-IQ)
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Successfully pass driver’s license background check
Preferred: Degree in Business, Mathematics, Public Administration, Real Estate or Statistics
Preferred: Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) License
Preferred: Licensed Real Property Appraiser, or Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in office and county work sites, including unfinished structures, construction areas, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions
Ability to handle contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients
Required close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, and color vision
Required hearing abilities for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents
Cognitive abilities including problem solving, prioritization, memory, interpreting written documents, and general mathematical skills
Ability to perform varied physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment
Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
Ability to use computers, phones, standard office equipment, inspection and surveying equipment, digital cameras, tape measures, and personal protective equipment
Ability to drive a county vehicle and/or personal vehicle between work sites
Ability to 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
Flexible/hybrid scheduling upon completion of probationary period
County vehicle and/or personal vehicle travel support for work-site travel