City of Minneapolis · 6 hours ago
Principal Appraiser
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expThe City of Minneapolis is seeking a Principal Appraiser to perform specialized assessment appraisal work for complex properties within the Central Business District. The role involves preparing appraisals, inspecting properties, and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure accurate market valuations.
CommunitiesGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare narrative appraisals and other documents for informal reviews, City and County Board of Appeal and Equalization and Tax Court
Testify in Tax Court as an expert witness
Inspect, measure, photograph and value complex commercial, industrial, apartment, and special use properties
Interview tenants and property owners to collect and verify data
Read and analyze leases, income and expense statements, condominium declarations, purchase agreements, appraisals, certificates of real estate value, contracts for deeds and other legal documents to help estimate market value
Effectively communicate with attorneys, tax representatives, and taxpayers to ensure fair market value and to defend the assessed value
Utilize mass appraisal techniques to establish the assessment
Review changes to property to determine the effects on market value and to determine market value of property
Review, analyze, and inspect sales of property in accordance with Minnesota Department of Revenue standards to understand the market and to use for an accurate valuation and assessment ratio
Work with City and County departments to request and provide information and tax estimates for future projects
Respond to elected officials, including Minneapolis City Council and Hennepin County Commissioners on constituent's issues
Inspect and value existing and new property divisions, combinations, and classification changes
Assist the Chief Appraiser with gathering and analyzing market trends and information
Inform and educate taxpayers on property tax laws and procedures and how these correlates to assessments and real estate sales activity
Lead the department’s continuous improvement efforts, including re-engineering of key office processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent
Three years of assessment and valuation experience, or significant fee experience that includes valuing commercial/industrial/apartment property, or significant real estate brokerage and commercial sales experience
Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) or equivalency with Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA) certification within 24 months of hire
Valid MN Driver's License
Considerable knowledge and understanding of appraisal methodologies
Good composure and presentation skills and when testifying in Tax Court
Integrity, ethics, and values that adhere to the national Uniform Standards and Professional Appraisal Practices(USPAP)
Technically savvy in computer hardware and network systems, software, and database management
Knowledge of Local, State and Federal laws related to real estate assessment
Knowledge of all aspects of real estate market trends
Knowledge of complex valuation methodology, including discounted cash flow analysis
Ability to manage section work goals with department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
Ability to communicate and deal tactfully and respectfully with a diverse population
Strong negotiation skills, combining diplomacy and persuasiveness
Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines
Ability to anticipate problems and find solutions or recommendations before the problem escalates
Time management skills and the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and meet frequent ongoing and concurrent timelines and deadlines
Continuing education to maintain license(s) and remain up to date in assessment and appraisal career
Company
City of Minneapolis
City of Minneapolis is a government body that dispenses environmental, economic, workforce development, civic, and administrative functions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.41MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.41M
Leadership Team
Laura Mellem
Deputy COO - Communications and Engagement
Brianna B.
Human Resources Business Partner
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