Full Time County Assessor

County Assessor Position

Responsible for overseeing, supervising and managing the operations, programs and personnel of the department engaged in the assessment, valuation, classification and appeals of all property in the County as prescribed by MN statutes and the MN Department of Revenue. Directs the determination of appropriate appraised market value of all property in the County for purposes of establishing an equitable property tax base.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Department Management

• Ensures that all taxable property is accurately appraised for Ad Valorem tax purposes.
• Supervises the valuation of all personal property and mobile homes in the county.
• Examines and verifies all conveyance of property in the County.
• Conducts sales ratio studies for equalization within and between property classes.
• Attends and assists Boards of Equalization at local, county and state levels.
• Accepts all Tax Court filings; prepares documentation to defend values; and takes steps to settle cases with the least amount of expenses and loss of tax base to the taxing jurisdictions.
• Responsible for soil survey maps for all agricultural property and determines land values using the Crop Equivalency Rating system.
• Accepts and investigates all applications for abatements, exemptions, property class changes and special homestead considerations.
• Assists in the appraisal of special purpose complex property.
• Develops and implements department policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of and interprets relevant state and local laws, policies and procedures.
• Develops, monitors and maintains department budget.
• Prepares or oversees preparation of and submits a variety of reports and documents.
• Ensures proper training and implementation of the CAMA, Tax, Prodex and GIS systems.
• Prepares and determines accuracy of assessment abstracts for the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
• Determines pre-construction values on properties involved in TIF agreements.
• Assists Deputy in performing appraisals.
• Develops and budgets equipment and supply needs and approves purchases.
• Reviews and signs vouchers and invoices.
• Reports to and advises County Board.
• Ability to communicate objective data for multiple purposes including but not limited to the county board.
• Conflict management skills to work through employee relations and customer service.
• Responds to public inquiries, requests and complaints. Provides technical information regarding a variety of issues including legal descriptions, taxes, market values, abatements, homestead status, and / or clarification regarding notices and statements.
• Provides public information regarding department activities.
• Maintains equal assessment levels along adjacent county borders.
• Schedules and assists Boards of Review and Board of Equalization.

Staff Management

Ability to delegate responsibilities and manage workload of staff.

Other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications : Education :

Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Position is a Grade 15 with an entry salary wage of $84,822.40 to $95,097.60, DOQ. Position has full earning potential up to $119,537.60 salary, DOQ.

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