JOB DESCRIPTION. Appraiser City of Fridley, Minnesota

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1 JOB DESCRIPTION Appraiser City of Fridley, Minnesota Date: September 5, 2018 Position Title: Appraiser Department/Division: Finance Department/Assessing Division Grade: 5 Hourly Range: $27.51 to $35.14 per hour FLSA Status: Hourly Position Reports And Is Accountable To: City Assessor ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION: In 2014, the Fridley City Council adopted the following organizational mission: We believe in a Fridley that is a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. In addition, City staff committed to the vision by focusing on the core values of being responsive, driven and friendly. POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position appraises the market value of real property in the City for the purpose of establishing a uniform and equalized base for property taxation according to Minnesota statutes, including defending valuations for tax purposes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Appraises the market value of primarily residential property in the City according to interpretations of state statutes, using cost, market sales and income data, and experienced judgment. 2. Enters and updates property data changes to the County computer appraisal system. 3. Implements necessary City Assessing Division procedures related to the County. 4. Provides assistance to the City Assessor in conducting the annual Board of Review meeting. This includes screening complaints, preparing for the meeting, explaining valuations and procedures to taxpayers, processing value changes where needed, and researching and completing detailed appraisals used in defense of an established value. 5. Responds to requests from the public and or other agencies regarding assessments, property data, and Division activities. 6. Provides real estate values and tax estimates for new construction projects.

2 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (continued): 7. Receives and verifies new homestead applications. 8. Coordinates and performs the annual re-evaluation of residential properties. 9. Analyzes, compares and maintains current sales data for vacant and improved residential properties. 10. Resolves routine and complex appraisal/assessment disputes and classification issues using solid judgment and policy interpretation to maintain and insure the integrity of the City's appraisal standards and/or state statutes. 11. Conducts cost, sales, and income studies used in conjunction with established valuation levels. 12. Performs appraisal and assessment valuations on property divisions, combined parcels, and development of new plats. 13. Performs sales ratio studies and make proper adjustments into the City's record keeping system. 14. Add qualification of sales and data entry into Department of Revenue ECRV system. 15. Provides appraisal assistance for City property acquisitions. 16. Organizes responsibilities and workload to meet deadlines related to the annual assessment calendar. 17. Coordinates and supervises the work and performance of the Temporary Appraiser Assistant. 18. Work independently with minimal supervision and direction. 19. Safely operate a City motor vehicle and assigned equipment. 20. Performs related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge of all types of building construction. 2. Knowledge of the fundamentals of real estate appraisal principals and practices. 3. Ability to make routine real estate appraisals. 4. Knowledge of state statutes relating to property tax assessments. 5. Knowledge of Minnesota Tax Court procedures.

3 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (continued): 6. 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. 7. Ability to utilize excellent communications skills verbally and in writing as well as to prepare and to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences and group sizes. 8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with internal and external customers, co-workers, and partnering agencies, etc. 9. Ability to be organized and maintain accurate public records for the use within the division and other City offices. 10. Ability to use various computers and contemporary office equipment, including software applications involving word processing and databases (i.e. Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school graduate or equivalent. 2. Must currently possess a valid Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) designation with a license from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors. Copy of a valid and current license must be included with application materials. 3. Two-year or associates degree in assessing, real estate, or related field at an accredited college or university or two years appraisal experience. 4. Minimum of two or more years experience in residential mass appraisal and data entry into a county or state appraisal computer system. 5. Valid driver s license with good driving history and no restrictions. 6. Final candidate must satisfactorily complete a thorough criminal background and reference check process. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Income qualified. 2. Familiarity with the Anoka County appraisal system and computer database.

4 NOTICE: The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job. An employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential function of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are disabled and need additional assistance in completing this application or you need assistance with the testing process, please call (763) The City's TDD number is (763) WORK ENVIRONMENT: The attached work environment characteristics are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of an Appraiser. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE: This position is considered hourly and eligible for overtime and required to work a regular business schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. Some potential for overtime and after-hours work as well as schedule flexibility. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This is full-time, non-exempt position. The hourly wage range is from $27.51 to $35.14 per hour. The following is a partial list of benefits available to regular-full-time employees and includes a variety of options paid entirely or in part by the City: life, health, and dental insurance; flexible spending account program; short-term disability, annual leave; eleven (11) city-paid holidays per year; employee wellness program; bereavement leave; Employee Assistance Program, workers compensation and unemployment compensation; and the Public Employees Retirement Association (public pension). Employees are also eligible to participate in a voluntary long-term disability insurance program as well as additional life insurance programs for employee and dependents, etc. (paid solely by the employee.) APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For application materials go to the City's website at: and download an application. A cover letter and resume are also required to be submitted with the application. Contact the Human Resources Department at City of Fridley or more information, 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN (763) Applications must be received no later 4:30 p.m. on September 26, September 2018 The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance or membership on a local human rights commission. EEO/ADAA

5 Fridley Job Activity Requirements Mental/Motor, Environmental, Physical Demands, and Hazardous Environment Job Title: Appraiser Department/Division: Finance Brief Description of the Job Performed: This position appraises the market value of real property in the City for the purpose of establishing a uniform and equalized base for property taxation according to Minnesota State Statutes. Motor/Mental Ability VI O F C Environmental VI O F C Physical Demands VI O F C Mathematics Works with Others Sitting Reading Works Alone Standing Writing Customer Contact Walking Reasoning Shift Work Running Problem Solving Extended Day Lifting Attentiveness Extreme Hot Pushing/Pulling Work Supervision Extreme Cold Carrying Guidance Available Extreme Noise Bending at Waist Autonomy Confined Area Climbing Social Interaction High Places Repetitive hand motion Supervising Other Employees Work Indoors Twisting upper Body Work Outdoors Reaching Mechanical Hazards Kneeling Electrical Hazards Driving Explosive Material Crouching Chemicals (OSHA Def). Crawling Fumes Use arm muscles over extended periods Gases Use leg muscles over extended periods Other ( Over shoulder height work View computer monitor or CRT screen Bloodborne pathogens Resident s home, construction sites, industrial Demand Codes: Blank = Not Applicable or Not Present VI = Very Infrequent, 1 to 2 times a week O = Occasional, up to 1/3 of time F = Frequent, 1/3 to 2/3 of time C = Constant, more than 2/3 of time Stationary desk, bench work with neck bent forward, sustained or prolonged static position (sitting or standing) Use hand to finger dexterity to handle, feel, operate and/or manipulate objects, tools, controls, and computer keyboard equipment

6 The number of times the following weights are lifted. Weights Lifted Times per day Objects Lifted From what heights to In pounds what height in ft to 10 Paper, supplies, files 0 to 50 feet The number of times the following weights are carried. Weights Carried Times per day Objects Carried Distanced Carried in pounds in ft to 10 Paper, supplies, and files 500 feet Revised For the City of Fridley