SENIOR PROPERTY APPRAISER 1/2/3/4

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed historic charm with a breathtaking art museum, top-flight cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The selection process for this position is governed by civil service rules that apply to civil service positions in general. The department may fill positions at the Senior Property Appraiser 1, 2, 3, or 4 level, based upon candidate qualifications and the nature of the assignment.

Candidates will be placed at the highest level for which they qualify.

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Under the direction of the Assessment Division Manager, the Senior Property Appraiser 1, 2, 3, and 4 inspect all classes of properties for sale, permit, and valuation review.

Careers with the Milwaukee Assessor’s Office

What an exciting time to be part of Milwaukee’s renaissance! With approximately 160,000 properties in the City of Milwaukee, the Assessor's Office has a big job completing its annual assessment. Fortunately, the Assessor’s Office is comprised of a professional, diverse team whose job it is to accurately and fairly value all taxable property in compliance with legal requirements as well as to provide service to the public, other city departments, and public agencies.

If you are someone who enjoys performing field work, meeting new people, learning about Milwaukee’s varied neighborhoods, serving the public, using state-of-the-art technology, and being part of a helpful team, an assessment career with the Milwaukee Assessor’s Office may be just what you are seeking! In addition to rewarding work, team members enjoy job security, fair salaries, excellent benefits, variety, flexibility, and educational and promotional opportunities. Consider a career with the Milwaukee Assessor’s Office!

Appraisal and Inspection

• Analyze and list all properties within the City of Milwaukee.
• Estimate equitable market values for the production of an annual assessment roll.
• Appraise real, personal, and commercial property for assessment purposes using the cost, market, and income approaches.
• Review estimated market values provided by the Assessor’s Office Valuation Systems and finalize property values.
• Inspect property (residences and commercial buildings), new construction, and major improvements to existing structures to establish value. Prepare documentation of completed inspections.

Analysis, Review, Recommendations, and Recordkeeping

• Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents in order to assess property values and determine accuracy of assessments.
• Perform assessment reviews and investigate assessment appeals. Make recommendations to the Board of Assessors. Present testimony before the Board of Review and Circuit Court.
• Classify property by its use according to the Assessor’s Office standards.
• Gather information about property by communicating with buyers and sellers, fielding sales, conducting rental surveys, examining leases, noting building occupancy, and obtaining other economic information necessary to estimate market values of real property.
• Maintain all office forms, reports, and records.

Customer Focus

• Provide prompt, courteous, and customer-focused service, information, and assistance to departmental employees, the public, other city departments, and other agencies; handle inquiries from property owners in person, over the phone, and by email.
• Explain assessed values to property owners, leasing agents, managers, and legal representatives.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy here.

The Senior Property Appraiser 1, 2, 3, and 4 must be willing and able to do the following:

• Visually see details of properties during inspections.
• Physically be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds unassisted on occasion.
• Perform field work throughout the City of Milwaukee.
• Based upon each department’s responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and the needs of each department, employees may be expected to work from home intermittently or continuously.

SENIOR PROPERTY APPRAISER 1, 2, 3, and 4:

1.   Certified General Appraiser license at time of application. For more information on the Certified General Appraiser license go to https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Professions/AppraiserCertifiedGeneral/Default.aspx.

AND

Certification by the State of Wisconsin at the Assessor II level under the State Assessor’s Certification Program within six months of appointment and throughout employment. For more information on the State of Wisconsin Assessor II level certification go to https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Training/assessor-certification.aspx.

-OR-

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Communications, Graphic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, or a closely related field, including at least one successfully completed course in Real Estate.

AND

Four years of professional appraisal experience; of which two years must be in an Assessor’s Office.

AND

Certification by the State of Wisconsin at the Assessor II level under the State Assessor’s Certification Program at time of appointment and throughout employment. For more information on the State of Wisconsin Assessor II level certification go to https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/Training/assessor-certification.aspx.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

2.   Valid driver’s license and availability of a properly insured personal vehicle for use on the job required at time of appointment and throughout employment. Private automobile allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code.

Senior Property Appraiser 2:

v       ALL requirements as listed above PLUS proof of completion of International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Course 311 – Real Property Modeling Concepts or equivalent at time of appointment. For IAAO course information visit: https://www.iaao.org/wcm/Education/Copy_of_Course_Information/Courses/wcm/Education_Content/Courses.aspx.

Senior Property Appraiser 3:

v       ALL requirements as listed above PLUS proof of completion of IAAO Course 112 – Income Approach to Valuation II or equivalent at time of appointment. For IAAO course information visit: https://www.iaao.org/wcm/Education/Copy_of_Course_Information/Courses/wcm/Education_Content/Courses.aspx.

Senior Property Appraiser 4:

v       ALL requirements as listed above PLUS proof of completion of IAAO Course 400 – Assessment Administration or equivalent at time of appointment. For IAAO course information visit: https://www.iaao.org/wcm/Education/Copy_of_Course_Information/Courses/wcm/Education_Content/Courses.aspx.

NOTE: To receive credit for the Certified General Appraiser license or the State of Wisconsin Assessor II level (or higher) certification or the State of Wisconsin at the Assessor II level certification, (as designated in #1 above), the applicable credential must be attached to the application by the application period closing date to be considered for any level in this recruitment. Applications without the applicable credential attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. *Proof of completed IAAO courses, as listed above, is appreciated at time of application however, it is not required until time of appointment.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

**Note: Qualified candidates will be placed on the highest list for which they qualify based upon his or her qualifications and experience.

• International Association of Assessing Officers designation.
• Ability to provide interpretation for Spanish or Hmong speaking clients.

Technical

• Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of real, personal, and commercial property assessment and valuation.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Knowledge of the materials and methods involved in the construction and repair of houses and buildings.
• Knowledge of property tax laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of computer applications and software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to use computer software and equipment such as scanners, copiers, and digital cameras.
• Ability to interpret and apply the provisions of Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 70.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to accurately communicate information to residents, coworkers, and other interested parties.
• Written communication skills to develop professional and technical correspondence and reports.
• Ability to effectively manage electronic communications.
• Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Judgment and Responsibility

• Planning and organizing skills to accomplish goals and meet objectives.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Problem recognition and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under stress.
• Ability to work under statutory and departmental deadlines.
• Ability to travel to work locations throughout the City.
• Ability to maintain situational awareness while working in the field.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Senior Property Appraiser 1, 2, 3, 4 ~ Pay Range 2HN

Appointment above the minimum of each range is possible based upon experience and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the oral examination. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.