JOB

Under the direction of the Deputy Assessor, the Property Appraiser I is a beginning appraiser position that discovers, lists and value real property in a multi-jurisdictional environment by considering property attributes and factors that affect market value assessments, based on state law and professionally accepted appraisal practices in accordance with the Department of Revenue.The City of Wausau is concurrently collecting applications for Property Appraiser II for candidates who have an Assessor I license and 3 or more years of experience in the assessment profession or similar field.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Conducts real estate interior and field property inspections to gather and record information related to the building construction quality of materials used, property condition, size, type, quantity and other physical property characteristics. Conducts real estate appraisals of residential properties, condominiums, and vacant land.Develops market value appraisals using the mass appraisal process. Conducts sales and dispersion studies, and comparison sales studies for individual appraisals.Research and validate real estate sale transactions for Arm’s Length compliance and economic sales studies. Report sale findings and property characteristics to the Department of Revenue for market comparable analysis and ratio studies aiding in the equalization process. Responsible for communicating with taxpayers involving the explanation of complex assessment laws, regulations and procedures under which assessments are determined. Analyzes, collects and verifies assessment information from appraisals, rents, income and expenses, sales permits, market trends, interest rates and allowances for economic and functional obsolescence.Analyzes and maintains a variety of data such as zoning, home sale prices, income, lease information, and building costs to determine appraised values.Conducts open book conferences with the public, explain valuation methods and listen to their concerns regarding property valuation. Present and completely defend valuations at the Board of Review hearings.Reviews and verifies property changes from building permit specifications. Re-values changed properties.Aid Property Appraiser II in statistical and special studies by comparing neighborhood land and sales studies for uniformity. Reads and analyzes legal descriptions, CSM and plat maps and blueprints to determine assessed values and prepares, produces computerized sketches.Prepares various property and real estate records. Data entry of field work changes by updating property record card and CAMA software systems. Use of all available technology to efficiently complete assignments.Additional Duties and ResponsibilitiesWhile the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.•Verifies property owners' name, address and property value annually.•Maintains, analyzes and updates real estate advertising files.•Attends WAAO quarterly education meetings and other continuing education seminars as required.•Attends required Wisconsin Department of Revenue assessor school and other continuing education courses.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT! All applications must completely filled out and have a Resume attached in the "Attachments" section of the application. Applications that are not complete and do not have the required attachment will not be considered.When completing References section, include 3 professional references with current and valid email addresses. References will not be contacted unless a conditional offer of employment is extended and accepted.SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Wausau will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Human Resources Department or phone (715) 261-6630 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the City not provide access to this information.If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Human Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law.ADDITIONAL NOTICES: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmlahttps://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-actThe City of Wausau is an Equal Opportunity Employer.