County Assessor

Winona County • Winona, MN • 12h ago

Job Duties Winona County is accepting applications for this position until 4:00 p.m. March 25, 2026. Please attach cover letter, resume, and work-related references to your online application.

This position starts at $3,967.10/bi-weekly (DOQ) with advancement up to $5,398.66/bi-weekly.

Characteristics of Class:

Under administrative direction of the County Administrator, an employee in this class performs work of considerable difficulty in the appraisal of real and personal property by reviewing local appraisal efforts, advising Assessor's Office personnel of legal and professional requirements and making appraisals. Advises the Board of Equalization, County Board, and State Department of Revenue on changing conditions affecting the appraisal of property values. Responsible for maintaining accurate and current knowledge of all matters relating to the department. Responsible for supervising all subordinate employees within the department as well as coordinating the work of local assessors. Performs related work as required. Work is usually performed in an office setting or in the field as required.

Examples of Duties:

Any one position may not include all duties listed, nor do the examples include all duties which may be required of this position.

Oversees value and assessment of all real and personal property at market value. Exempt properties shall be assessed every six years.

Assists local Boards by providing technical expertise regarding appraisals and statutes.

Attends meetings of Board of Review and Equalization, provides professional advice, and participates in the meetings as required by state statutes.

Estimates market value of all properties using sales, income information, and cost estimates. Prepares reports on trends of valuation within the county.

Gives final approval or denial of requests for abatement of taxes or reduction of assessed tax value.

Participates in the Minnesota Counties Computer Cooperative (MnCCC) and Minnesota Association of Assessing Officers (MAAO) at both local and state levels.

Recommends hiring, evaluates and supervises subordinate employees.

Ensures appropriate training and professional development of employees.

Responds to all property tax inquiries and grievances.

Exercises public relation skills to improve community awareness and understanding of appraisals, abatements, and property valuation.

Manages the department's valuation system including determining tables, methodology, level of assessment and setting up and maintaining all security measures on the system.

Defends tax court petitions. Works with attorneys. Reviews and hires independent appraisers if necessary. Negotiates possible settlements.

Assists in the determination of legal boundaries, areas of wetland and special districts, locations and measurements on real estate parcels.

Works with the Department of Revenue and Legislature on new legislation, law interpretation, and revising legislation. Testifies before legislature.

Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Any combination of training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills and abilities, listed in their relative order of importance:

For Pre-Employment:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Real Estate Appraisal, or related field; or six or more years of related appraiser experience.

Must be a Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor or an Accredited Minnesota Assessor as required by the Minnesota Department of Revenue with the ability to become Senior Accredited within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Real Estate Appraisal, or related field.

Senior Accredited Minnesota Appraiser license from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors.

Minimum Experience Required Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Any combination of training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills and abilities, listed in their relative order of importance:

For Pre-Employment:

Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include:

Experience as a manager, supervisor, lead worker or team lead.

Completion of a structured leadership development program.

Work experience that demonstrates management and leadership skills as required in Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor license.

Knowledge in the appraisal of property values.

Knowledge of state statutes affecting the valuation of real and personal property and classification.

Ability to coordinate the work of local assessors and subordinate employees.

Ability to deal with tax representatives and attorneys regarding tax petitions.

Knowledge of construction costs and depreciation methodology.

Ability to prepare complex reports and present them in a manner which will be clearly understood by government officials, subordinate employees, and the general public.

Ability to deal with public concerns over assessment practices in a firm but pleasant manner.

Computer knowledge relating to tax packages, land calculations, sales ratio, and coding of property according to use.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work experience in a MN County Assessor's Office.

Work experience in computer systems (i.e., valuation system, tax systems, GIS mapping).

Work experience in developing and administering budgets.

Work experience in labor management relations (from a management side).

Work experience working with Boards in a professional work environment.

For the complete Position Profile, Job Classification including ADA requirements, or to request a copy of the Benefit Statement for this position, please email WinonaCountyHR@winonacounty.gov.

Shift First (Day)

Number of Openings 1

Compensation $7,934.20 - $10,797.32 / Monthly

Postal Code 55987

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

7580

Job Type

Full Time

Job Benefits

For the complete Position Profile, Job Classification including ADA requirements, or to request a copy of the Benefit Statement for this position, please email WinonaCountyHR@winonacounty.gov.

Application Link

https://www.winonacounty.gov/271/Career-Opportunities

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