ASSISTANT CITY ASSESSOR - RESIDENTIAL

General Responsibilities:

This is responsible professional and managerial work in implementing the City's residential property appraisal and assessment program within the Office of the City Assessor. The employee is responsible for planning, directing and evaluating the work of property appraisal staff and administering the ongoing appraisal and assessment of residential property and assisting the assessment of agricultural property throughout the City. Work involves responsibility for participation in long-term program planning and policy development. The employee works under the general supervision of the City Assessor who reviews the work upon completion for conformance with objectives and/or policy-level determinations.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan, direct and evaluate the work of property appraisal staff and administer the ongoing residential assessment program responsibilities. Hire, train, supervise, evaluate and discipline appraisal staff (or effectively recommend such action).

Determine the need for and direct assessment maintenance efforts to reflect property improvements, demolitions, damages, changes in land use, or other pertinent valuation factors. Organize and oversee related economic research and data collection to determine valuation trends and methodologies. Explain appraisal and assessment policies and procedures to property owners.

Direct the preparation and presentation of cases presented to the Board of Assessors, Board of Review, Circuit Court and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue as assigned. Testify as an expert witness as required. Serve as a member of the Board of Assessors.

Participate in the overall management of the Office of the City Assessor. As a member of the department’s management team, prepare and/or review various reports and studies relative to office operations; assist in planning, organizing and supervising operations within the department. Develop and recommend to the City Assessor standards and controls to measure the degree of operational effectiveness, analyze workload and recommend preliminary budgets, review various functions on an ongoing basis to verify effectiveness and economy.

Represent the City Assessor in various meetings with the general public, taxpayer associations, real estate groups, business groups, neighborhood groups, etc.

Perform related work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of relevant property appraisal and assessment principles, practices and techniques and relevant tax laws and rules. Working knowledge of effective managerial and supervisory practices and principles. Working knowledge of electronic data processing procedures as they relate to appraisal practices. Ability to develop effective valuation and assessment techniques and practices, to analyze reports and recognize the various factors affecting property values. Ability to analyze sales data and other market data to establish assessed values.

Ability to plan, direct, prioritize, and evaluate the work of the property appraisal staff and to administer the ongoing appraisal and assessment of citywide residential property or other property as assigned. Ability to effectively supervise and train appraisers. Ability to speak effectively before groups and to meet and deal tactfully with property owners, the public, and public officials. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain adequate attendance.

Training and Experience:

Two years of related experience in residential property appraisal and assessment experience comparable to that gained as a Property Appraiser 4 with the City of Madison which involved leadership and/or administrative responsibilities. Such experience would normally be gained after graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field. Other combinations of training and/or experience which demonstrate the possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position will also be considered.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to otherwise meet the transportation requirements of the position. Certification by the State of Wisconsin as an Assessor 2 prior to appointment. Certification at the Assessor 3 level prior to the completion of the probationary period.

12/2007