Property Appraiser (Residential Property)

PURPOSE: The Appraiser is responsible for the listing and appraisal of residential and commercial property for tax assessment purposes and for defending assessed values and methods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Appraise residential and limited commercial real property for assessment purposes.
• View, measure, and list new and existing residential and commercial structures. Read and interpret blue prints.
• Conduct sales and depreciation studies to establish values.
• Analyze market data and create residential computer valuation models for city wide assessment updates.
• Compile rental, occupancy, and capitalization rate surveys; examine leases, prepare income statements for commercial property.
• Make exemption recommendations.
• Appraise residential and limited local commercial real property for assessment purposes.
• Maintains commercial and residential real estate records. Prepares taxpayer correspondence, developing forms and documents.
• Calculates building cost data. Maintains land splits, create parcels and legal descriptions.
• Aid in discovery and valuation of personal property.
• Make suggestions to create efficiencies using the latest technology while taking into consideration budget constraints.
• Corresponds and communicates with taxpayers or agents providing suitable explanations.
• Analyzes and documents facts for and provide testimony at Board of Review and other appeals.
• Provides public groups and other agencies information regarding the assessment process, methods and laws.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and subsequent legislation.
REQUIREMENTS:
Appraiser II:

1. Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Real Estate, Architecture, Finance, Geography, Urban Planning, GIS, or related field preferred.
2. Four (4) years experience in property assessment, assessment principles practices and laws, commercial/residential valuation, public relations, computer programs, appraisal systems, and computer assisted mass appraisal.
3. Wisconsin Assessor II certification required.
4. Maintain a valid Wisconsin drivers license or otherwise meet the transportation needs of the position.

Appraiser I:

1. Associates Degree in Public Administration, Real Estate, Architecture, Finance, Geography, Urban Planning, GIS, or related field.*
2. Bachelors degree preferred.
3. A minimum of two (2) years experience in property assessment, market valuation, assessment principles practices and laws, computer programs, and appraisal systems.
4. Wisconsin Property Appraiser certification required.
5. Wisconsin Assessor II certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment.
6. Maintain a valid Wisconsin drivers license or otherwise meet the transportation needs of the position.

Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
* Willing to consider applicants with the following completed coursework: Real Estate Fundamentals or currently enrolled in the Certification in Real Estate Program.
** The City has the right to fill the Appraiser position vacancy at either a I or II, level based and knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

2026 PAY RANGE: Pay Range 125 -Appraiser II : $36.33-$41.50 per hour with excellent benefits.

Pay Range 123 - Appraiser I: $33.58-$38.40 per hour with excellent benefits.