RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY APPRAISER 1

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.

The Residential Property Appraiser 1 inspects residential properties for sale, permit and valuation review. The Residential Property Appraiser 1 is the first title in the Residential Property Appraiser promotional series. Promotion within the series is subject to passing probation in a lower level Residential Property Appraiser title.

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

• List and appraise residential properties within the City of Milwaukee.
• Inspect property (residences and buildings), new construction, and major improvements to existing structures to establish value.
• Prepare documentation of completed inspections.
• Classify property by its use, according to the Assessor’s Office standards.
• Gather information about properties by communicating with buyers and sellers, fielding sales, and obtaining other economic information necessary to estimate market values of real property.
• Determine the validity of sales for use in modeling.
• Review permits and update data to reflect changes in properties.
• Maintain all departmental forms, reports, and records.

Analysis and Review

• Estimate equitable market values for the production of an annual assessment roll.
• Review estimated market values provided by the Assessor’s Office Valuation Systems and finalize property values.
• Review the effect of data entry changes in computer-assisted mass appraisal systems.
• Analyze trends in sale prices, construction costs, and rent to assess property values and determine the accuracy of assessments.

Appeals and Recommendations

• Perform assessment reviews for appeals.
• Make recommendations to the Board of Assessors.
• Present testimony before the Board of Review and Circuit Court.

Customer Focus

• Provide prompt, courteous, and customer-focused service, information, and assistance to departmental employees, the public, other City of Milwaukee departments, and other agencies.
• Handle inquiries from property owners in person, over the phone, and by email message.
• 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.

• Must be able to visually see details of properties during inspections.
• Must be able to physically access field locations in order to observe and record physical property characteristics relevant to assessment; this includes ascending and descending stairs and walking on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to physically lift and move up to 10 pounds unassisted, on occasion.
• Must travel and perform field work throughout the City of Milwaukee.
• Must withstand variable indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, such as temperature changes, rain, and snow.
• Must be able to shout to be heard above surrounding noise levels.

Required pre-employment tests include the following:

• Vision Exam
• Audio-Gram
• Drug Screen – Non-DOT

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, OR an associate degree in real estate or a related field from an accredited college AND two years of professional experience in property assessment, property appraisal or real estate sales, OR Four years of full-time experience in property assessment, property appraisal, or real estate sales.
2. Successful completion of a real estate valuation course from an accredited college or university within one year of employment.
3. Certification by the State of Wisconsin at the Property Appraiser level or higher under the State Assessor’s Certification Program within 90 days of appointment and throughout employment.
4. Valid driver's license and access to a properly insured vehicle at time of appointment and throughout employment. Private auto allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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.

• Ability to provide interpretation in Spanish, Hmong, or another language.
• Property Assessment Certification from an accredited college.
• Successful completion of two International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) assessment related courses.
• Successful completion of two IAAO workshops.

Technical

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of real property assessment and valuation.
• Knowledge of mathematics, such as algebra, equation solving, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.
• Knowledge of the materials and methods involved in the construction and repair of houses and buildings.
• Knowledge of property tax laws and regulations.
• Ability to read and apply the provisions of Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 70.
• Ability to efficiently use computer applications and software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to use equipment such as a scanner, copier, digital camera, and phone.
• Ability to learn and use job-specific databases and software programs.
• Ability to read maps and travel throughout the City of Milwaukee.
• Knowledge of safety principles and situational awareness.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to accurately communicate information to residents and coworkers.
• Written communication skills to develop professional technical correspondences and reports.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Judgment and Responsibility

• Planning and organizing skills to accomplish goals and meet objectives.
• Judgment and decision-making skills.
• Problem-solving and problem recognition skills.
• Ability to work effectively under stress.
• Ability to work under statutory and office deadlines.
• Ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2HN) is $62,069-81,507 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $63,931-$83,952 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

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

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) 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: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The  selection process 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 selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting https://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.