This position is primarily responsible for the valuation of commercial property in the City, and for assisting with the valuation of taxable business personal property.

Hiring Range: $28.1916 - $33.1254 DOQ
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
Tentative Interview Dates: TBD
Tentative Start Date: TBD
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Essential Job Functions The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis. The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and/or the requirements of the position change.

• Completes appraisal and assessment functions with minimal supervision; applies acceptable appraisal and assessment principles and valuation techniques to both commercial and personal property.
• Collects, verifies and lists market data and organizes to determine valuation trends.
• Determines the need for and performs assessment maintenance to reflect property improvements, demolitions, market changes and other valuation factors.
• Performs field inspections to gather, verify, maintain or correct property information.
• Reviews, gathers and lists data from new commercial building plans and creates drawings of same; reviews plans for alterations and additions to existing property.
• Reviews valuation evidence provided by property owners or their representatives and determines if any changes in valuation are warranted.
• Prepares cases for presentation before the Board of Review; testifies as an expert witness when required.
• Analyzes sales, leases, and other property transaction information to confirm validity and consistency of assessments.
• Directs and provides guidance to appraisal staff in the processing of the Statements of Personal Property forms and the application of assessment law affecting personal property.
• Performs maintenance of the personal property roll through the discovery and inspection of local business enterprises.
• Consults with other City departments (e.g., Clerk/Treasurer) regarding property valuations, the disposition of business assets and the status of Personal Property accounts.
• Performs land valuation studies for the purpose of developing land valuation schedules; classifies land and property to meet all assessment standards.
• Coordinates and consults with DOR Manufacturing Bureau.
• Responds to taxpayers' inquires regarding assessment laws and procedures, appraisal practices and valuations.
• Provides consultation on tax exemption issues.
• Provides general office assistance; answers phones, assists visitors, maintains files and related paperwork.

Graduation from an accredited two-year college program with technical training in property assessment and at least 4 years of experience in the valuation of real and personal property preferably in a municipal setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills:

Knowledge of

• The principles, methods and techniques of Wisconsin property tax laws and applicable state statutes.
• The Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual.
• The current marketplace in residential, commercial and industrial real estate and personal property values.
• Building construction practices and building and land values.
• The use of computers, relevant software programs and standard office equipment.

• Perform arithmetic computations accurately and rapidly and write legibly.
• Make sound decisions and use discretion in interpreting and applying department policies and procedures.
• Perform physical tasks in adverse weather situations.
• Prioritize workload and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with the general public.
• Prepare reports and answer questions regarding information provided.

• Oral and written communications.
• Dealing with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

• Assessor 2 Certification from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue
• Valid driver's license

• Work is performed mostly in an office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to work outdoors and may experience adverse conditions such as extreme heat, cold, dust or noise; and may occasionally be exposed to other unpleasant situations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.