Appraiser III

Appraiser III

Salary

$26.35 - $32.41 Hourly

Location

City Hall

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

26-00029B

Department

Assessments

Opening Date

06/17/2026

FLSA

Determined by Position

Bargaining Unit

1600

Job Level

36

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Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs the difficult and responsible technical work involved in the appraisal of residential, personal property and some commercial; performs related work as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: (These examples DO NOT include ALL of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.).

• Appraises the value of residential buildings, which includes:

• the measurement and computation of floor areas

• sketching building into Apex

• determination of classification and the amount of accrued physical, functional, and economic depreciation

• objectively inspect the interior and exterior construction, noting in particularly those factors which tend to influence value

• Conduct reappraisals each year of your assigned residential areas.

• Establishes Land Value and Economic Condition Factors (ECF) for assigned residential areas.

• Appraises the value of personal property, which includes contacting business firms and individuals to personally inspect fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, and other personal property.

• Analyze asset listings and disposal lists when necessary.

• Performs the research function for all of the above types of appraisals which includes investigating construction costs, sales prices, rentals and leases to keep assessments current; assembling and analyzing information relative to the sales prices, conducting equalization studies for current value revisions to comply with State requirements.

• Defends the City's position in small claims for residential property assessment appeals for assigned areas, including assembling, and preparing valuation disclosures, negotiating settlements, to be approved by the Assessor, and representing the City at the Michigan Tax Tribunal hearings.

• Assists with March, July, and December Board of Reviews.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's degree or sixty (60) college credits from an accredited college. Degree or course work in any field.
• Three (3) years of full-time paid work experience in the valuation or appraisal of land, buildings, or personal property.
• Two (2) years of which must have been in a governmental agency making appraisals for Assessment purposes.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S):

• Possession of a valid Michigan drivers license.
• Possession of Michigan Advanced Assessor Officer (MAAO) certification from the State of Michigan.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of appraising the value of land and buildings and/or the auditing principles involved in the valuation of personal property, with the application of such techniques and methods to tax assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate complex factors that tend to influence value.
• Initiative and resourcefulness in handling assigned appraisal problems, good power of observation.
• Ability to meet the physical, mental, and visual standards of the job.
• Ability and willingness to work in a manner that will not needlessly endanger the safety of oneself, other persons, and equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.

Benefits offered include the following:

Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.

The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employees DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88

Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.

Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.

City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)

EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to time. The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.

Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.

Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.

Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. ( Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).

PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.

Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.

01

Do you possess an associates degree or at least sixty (60) college credits from an accredited college, with coursework in any field? If yes, please attach transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least three (3) years of full-time paid work experience in the valuation or appraisal of land, buildings, or personal property, including at least two (2) years of experience in a governmental agency performing appraisals for assessment purposes? If yes, document relevant experience.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO) certification from the State of Michigan? If yes, attach certification.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Michigan Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Flint

Address City of Flint

1101 S. Saginaw St

Flint, Michigan, 48502

Phone 810-766-7280

Website https://www.cityofflint.com/