The CAMA Coordinator is to assist in the coordination, maintenance, and support of the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system by training staff, maintaining appraisal tables, and ensuring accurate assessment processes. Perform data reporting and analysis using SQL, support the development and maintenance of assessment programs and databases, and help implement business process automation and GIS initiatives. Serve as a technical liaison between the Assessor Division and internal and external stakeholders while conducting field inspections of vacant land, manufactured homes, residential properties, and agricultural properties.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:-
Three or more years of progressively responsible appraisal experience.
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Previous work experience using Vanguard appraisal and assessment software
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Current Minnesota Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) designation or progress toward it.
SELECTION TECHNIQUE: Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.
HOURS / DAYS: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RATE: $40.73 - $48.17 Hourly
E-Verify Participation: Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
E- Verify Participation Poster
Right to work Poster
The CAMA (Computer Aided Mass Appraisal) system Coordinator is responsible for assisting in managing the system that assigns market values to commercial and residential properties to support the CAMA Coordinator Senior. The CAMA Coordinator provides guidance to staff, identifies technologies to improve operations, responds to issues that affect the accuracy, validity and reliability of the CAMA system. The CAMA Coordinator requires well-rounded experience in mass appraisal methodology.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Administration, Real Estate, or closely related field AND two (2) or more years of assessment/appraisal experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience to total six (6) or more years.
Required license(s): CMA (Certified Minnesota Assessor) from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors. Required to obtain an AMA (Accredited Minnesota Assessor) license from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors within one (1) year.
Must have own means of reliable transportation for business purposes. Individuals operating a motor vehicle for county business must possess a valid driver's license.
CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE:
Core Competencies outline essential business and professional, supervisory and leadership and work traits necessary to perform this job.
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Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
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Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
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Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program.
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Promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
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Demonstrates knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.
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Demonstrates knowledge of property assessment and appraisal practices, methods and techniques including mass appraisal.
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Understands property tax laws, real estate terminology and instruments of transfer.
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Analyzes Division needs and prepares strategic responses to meet those needs.
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Understands concepts and applications of CAMA systems and database structures.
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Demonstrates knowledge of real estate statistics, regression analysis and sales ratio studies.
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Ability to detect problems or discrepancies in the quality of CAMA data and constructively correct such errors.
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Ability to create and support effective working relationships within and between divisions, departments and outside agencies and peers.
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Translates technical terminology and concepts for non-technical personnel.
- Assist in coordination, maintenance, and the supervision of all matters relating to the Computer Aided Mass Appraisal system.
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Advise, train and coach all personnel involved in the assessment process on appropriate procedures and methods relating to the Computer Aided Mass Appraisal system.
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Assist and maintain building and land mass appraisal tables under the guidance of the CAMA Coordinator Senior.
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Conducts data reporting, querying and data manipulation using SQL or similar programs.
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Plan, design, coordinate and implement projects and office automation products and procedures for Assessor Division. (i.e.: expand the use of GIS within the Division).
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Assist in planning, coordinating, developing, and implementing business and appraisal process automation initiatives with staff. Serve as technical liaison between Assessor Division and both internal and external customers/clients.
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Assist in the development and maintenance of assessment related programs and
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Perform physical field inspections of vacant land, manufactured homes, residential and agricultural classed property.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential functions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Duties are performed in an office and at property sites. Work at property sites involves standing, walking, bending, and climbing stairs as required to measure and appraise properties. Work at sites also requires travel and outdoor work in all season's weather including walking from property-to-property. Lifting requirement may include up to 20 pounds. Use of general office equipment may include, but is not limited to: daily use of personal and/or lap top computers, printer, phones, calculator, copy machine, digital camera, statistical software, and CAMA appraisal system. There may be exposure to weather conditions, asbestos, mold, animals, ice, uneven terrain, unclean buildings or other environmental hazards when assessing a property. The job may involve dealing with and calming individuals who are emotionally charged over the assessed value of their property. The CAMA Coordinator will be required to work off hours during peak times of the assessment cycle.
Additional physical and/or mental requirements that occur may not be listed above but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and the level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
