JOB Join the City of Fridley as a Temporary Part-Time Appraiser and help ensure fair, accurate residential property valuations. In this flexible role, you’ll assist with appraisals, update records in the CAMA system, verify homestead applications, and support annual reassessments. You’ll also analyze sales data, respond to public inquiries, and work independently to meet assessment deadlines. If you enjoy blending fieldwork with analytical tasks, this is a great opportunity to make an impact in your community.
Expected hiring range: $37.42 - $39.92 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Appraise the market value of residential property in the City according to interpretations of state statutes, using cost, market sales and income data, and experienced judgment.
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Enter and update property data changes to Anoka County’s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system.
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Implement necessary City division procedures related to County workflow requests.
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Respond to requests from the public and/or other agencies regarding assessments, property data and division activities.
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Provide real estate values and tax estimates for new construction projects.
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Receive and verify new homestead applications.
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Assist with annual re-evaluation of residential properties.
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Assist with permit inspections and updates of property records.
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Analyze, compare and maintain current sales data for vacant and improved residential properties.
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Perform appraisal and assessment valuations on property divisions, combined parcels, and development of new plats.
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Perform sales ration studies and make proper adjustments to the neighborhood land tables.
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Organize responsibilities and prioritize workload to meet deadlines related to the annual assessment calendar.
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Work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
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Safely operate a City motor vehicle and assigned equipment.
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Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Knowledge of all types of residential building construction.
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Knowledge of the fundamentals of real estate appraisal principles and practices.
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Ability to perform and apply basic mathematical calculations such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions. Knowledge of concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is helpful.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with internal and external customers, co-workers, and partnering agencies, etc.
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Ability to be organized and maintain accurate public records for the use within the division and other City offices.
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Ability to use various computers and contemporary office equipment, including software applications involving word processing and databases (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite)
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Ability to deal tactfully and positively with the general public, elected officials, businesses, outside agencies, and City staff.
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Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
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Ability to manage complex projects, schedules, timelines and meet deadlines.
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Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
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Ability to work collaboratively, cooperatively, and positively in a team environment.
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Ability to provide excellent customer service.
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Ability to handle, discern and maintain confidentiality and propriety information as required and in compliance with policies and directives.
EEO/ADAAA
The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
