Appraiser Intern

Organizational Mission:

We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly, and stable home for families and businesses to be achieved by focusing on the core values of being responsive, driven, and friendly. 

 Job Summary:

This position assists with the mass appraisal of residential properties in the City in accordance with the property tax laws of Minnesota. The position will perform on-site inspections, collect data, photograph homes and update records in our computer assisted mass appraisal software. 

Scope of Responsibility:

Assists in maintaining accurate property values, classification, and equalized assessments under the direction of the City Assessor and supervision of the Residential Assessor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Classifies and appraises residential properties according to proper assessment procedures and state statutes.

a.   Performs physical property inspections and interviews residents.

b.   Assists in updating property records in Anoka County’s CAMA appraisal system.

      c.    Implements necessary City Assessing Division procedures related to Anoka County.

d.   Reviews building permits and blueprints relating to new construction, partial construction, alterations, and additions to determine any contributory value.

e.   Evaluates home sales for inclusion in the sales ratio study.

f.    Evaluates property and grade improvements based on construction qualities using criteria established by Anoka County.

1. Responds to questions or concerns from property owners regarding value, classification, homestead, property tax and the assessment process.
2. Tracks and monitors market values in the Fridley using Excel, IAS World, GIS, and other software.
3. Develops and provides real estate values and tax estimates for new construction projects.
4. Provides positive customer service and responds to requests for information and service from the public, staff and outside agencies or businesses.
5. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or GED equivalent.
2. Two years’ relevant work experience; OR
3. Equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
4. Possesses a valid MN Driver’s License.
5. Excellent math, basic calculation, and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Training and background in real estate appraisal or sales, residential construction, assessing or City Planning.
2. Interest in Real Estate Appraisal, Assessment, Sales, Residential Construction or City Planning.

Core Competencies and Abilities:

Quality of Work

• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 
• Demonstrates the ability to use resources productively, effectively, and efficiently.
• Demonstrates the ability to think proactively, anticipates potential problems, and provides workable solutions and alternatives with a can-do approach.
• Develops and maintains good working knowledge of job responsibilities and prescribed procedures, which facilitates the efficient performance of duties.
• Takes initiative to utilize job knowledge to analyze situations, resolve problems, and reach decisions.

Quantity of Work

• Exhibits good organizational and time management skills: plans and schedules completion of work accountabilities in order of priority, making the most effective use of time. 
• Self-motivated and works independently: demonstrates willingness to assume new and challenging assignments.
• Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure, utilizing resources effectively.

Professional Conduct/Integrity

• Demonstrates knowledge and actions consistent with the City’s values, code of ethics, and code of conduct. 
• Demonstrates high moral principles and professional standards with others through truthfulness and sincerity; makes ethical decisions.
• Shows respect for others’ ideas, perspectives, and styles.
• Demonstrates appropriate business etiquette and social skills.

Customer Service

• Provides information, options, and/or solutions to inquiries, concerns, and/or requests from the public in a respectful manner.
• Maintains the City’s reputation of providing a high-level of customer satisfaction.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office setting and in the field.  Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office.  Work is light duty with ability to lift, carry or push up to 10 pounds. Extensive keyboarding may put incumbent at risk for repetitive motion injury or eyestrain. Environmental conditions include heat, cold, wetness, and other related occupational hazards when performing duties in the field.  Some exposure to angry or hostile persons. Work involves high detail with deadlines.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

EEO/ADAAA

March 2024

The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status regarding public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.