Lead Residential Appraiser (FT) INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

Lead Residential Appraiser (FT) INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

Salary

$43.88 - $56.38 Hourly

Location

City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

Job Type

Regular Full-Time Benefit Eligible (40 Hours)

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-00103-TBA

Department

Finance

Division

Finance/Assessing

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

Vacancies

1

Address

City Hall, 5200 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

Posting Type

Open to the public

• Description
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Position Summary

The Lead Residential Appraiser exists to determine the highest and best use, current market value and classification of each residential property in the City of Brooklyn Park. This position guides, mentors and assists residential appraisers through the valuation process, file updates, projects, and customer service. The Lead Residential Appraiser performs high-level research and sales analysis; develops written reports; participates in Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system management and tracks and analyzes the real estate market.

This is a non-supervisory position. This position provides leadership to appraisal staff and interns, including follow-up to ensure work adheres to policies, standard and expectations.

This is an INTERNAL POSTING ONLY and restricted to current City of Brooklyn Park Employees only. External candidates will not be considered at this time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Appraises new and existing properties in Brooklyn Park annually.
• Appraises new construction properties and calculates values on properties.
• Studying market trends necessary to establish accurate and equitable market values within statutory guidelines.
• Guides, mentors, and assists residential appraisers through valuation process, file updates, projects and customer service. The Lead Residential Appraiser performs high-level research and sales analysis; develops written reports; participates in CAMA system management and tracks and analyzes the real estate market.
• Completes annual quintile, reviewing 20% of the City. Work includes physical inspection, GIS and other data collection programs, interpretation and entering data and changes into the CAMA computer system.
• Verifies sales and conducts residential ratio study. Reviews all sales by researching public listing, making phone calls to buyers and sellers, analyzing, and determining which are qualified to use in ratio study, monitoring fast tracks, recalling, conducting ratio study, and entering all data into City CAMA and State of Minnesota eCRV computer systems.
• Utilizes sale information to assist Assessor to draft and execute mass market adjustments to adhere to state assessment guidelines.
• Assists City Assessor with analysis and application of residential time trends and value adjustments to process the annual assessment. Work includes cost and depreciation table updates and general CAMA system management.
• Performs high-level research and analysis of neighborhood trends and overall marketplace compared to prior year values, queries individual neighborhoods and residential property type reports, makes adjustments and drafts annual Assessment Summary.
• Assists City Assessor with land valuation study. Work includes reviewing all land sales in the city and utilizing the information to execute mass market adjustments to all residential properties to adhere state assessment guidelines. Consider external valuation factors, location, size, highest and best use. Requires knowledge of valuation influences like parks, ponds, rivers, busy roads, power lines and towers and commercial influences.
• Drafts and updates Assessment Department Handbook policies, procedures, and CAMA system job notes.
• Facilitates monthly residential assessing meetings.
• Provides guidance and mentorship relative to professional development of residential appraisers.
• Reviews for new residential construction and permits. Work includes physical work inspection. GIS and other data collection programs, analysis interpretation, and entering data and changes into the CAMA system.
• Processes abatements for residential property damages that incudes natural disasters, fire, water intrusion, mold, infestation, and general deferred maintenance. Utilizes new construction and fire report forms to compute cost to cure. Works in conjunction with the Fire Department and property owner to submit various reports to the County for processing.
• Performs field inspections of new, existing, and remodeled residential properties to estimate market values as required by state statutes. Inspections include annual quintile, permits and new construction.
• Processes residential new construction permits and creates new file in CAMA system.
• Attends Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, County Board of Appeal and Equalization and Minnesota Tax Court.
• Maintains comprehensive and accurate property records in the CAMA system.
• Resolve appeals through reappraisal and reporting for the Local and County Board of Appeal and Equalization and Minnesota Tax Court.
• Prepare appraisal reports for County Board and Minnesota tax court proceedings and provide testimony as required.
• Verifies and analyzes sales data to ensure well documented information is available for support of assessed valuations.
• Establishes market values annually utilizing market trends, appraisal methodology, sales ratio studies, and assessment procedures.
• Administers, inspects, and processes disaster abatements in conjunction with external partners.
• Communicates with property owners and other relevant parties on matters of confidential data, public records, and classification.
• Educates property owners regarding appraisal valuation process, assessment guidelines, tax notices, property tax programs, and legal requirements as set by Minnesota statutes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education

Bachelors degree in real estate, finance, business, public administration, economics, or closely related field.

Experience

Four (4) years of work experience as a state-licensed appraiser or an appraiser in an assessing office.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid drivers license.
• Must obtain the Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) license within two (2) years date of hire, per state requirement.
• Must obtain the Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within 5 years date of CMA licensing, per state requirement.
• Must meet Professional Assessment Certification and Education (PACE) every (4) four years once licensed as AMA, per state requirement..

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of assessment laws, appraisal principles for residential properties, construction prractices, legal descriptions, zoning policies, building plans and the ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of market dynamics and real estate transactions.
• Knowledge of mass appraisal concepts and procedures.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of the sales and cost approach to value.
• Knowledge of appraisal techniques and methodologies.
• Knowledge of MN state statutes as they apply to the assessment process.
• Knowledge of appraisal principles and practices in accordance with national uniform standards of professional appraisal practices (USPAP).
• Ability to use CAMA, Excel, Word, Laserfiche, MLS, GIS, Google Earth, Cityview and other sketching software.
• Ability to perform financial calculations using a financial calculator.
• Ability to recognize and resolve conflict in a professional and tactful manner.
• Ability to provide effective written and verbal communications.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from all cultures and backgrounds and convey complex information.
• Ability to work on a team and achieve quality and consistent results.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, legal descriptions, blueprints, and appraisals.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Desired Qualifications

• Current Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA).
• State certified or licensed Appraiser.
• Possession of other real estate designation (i.e., CAE, MAI, SRA, CCIM, CRE, etc.).
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s).
• Experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City's Alternative Work Arrangement policy.
• Monday - Friday, normal office hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with occasional evenings. Some travel occasionally to other locations.
• Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, typing and phone calls.
• Frequent exterior building measurement and stair climbing.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Possible exposure to hazardous inclement weather, construction sites, hazardous equipment, and contaminants.
• Possible exposure to unhealthy work conditions.
• Office environment; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others, frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 5 to 10 pounds regularly/occasionally.

Background Check

The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check are necessary for this job title. Applicants are required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Sixty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Resume Requested To help us evaluate candidates education, experience and skills, we are asking candidates to attach a resume.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at HumanResources@brooklynpark.org.

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including:

Vacation

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

Sick Leave

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance:

• Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance
• Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

Life Insurance

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional and dependent term life insurance at group rates

Disability Insurance

• Short-term disability insurance available at group rates
• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions)
• Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits:

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• Decreasing Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal/Temporary employees

• Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

01

How many years of experience do you have as a state-licensed appraiser?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

02

How many years of experience do you have performing the work of an appraiser?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

03

How many years of experience providing leadership and work direction to residential appraisal staff?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

04

In which of the following fields have you obtained a Bachelors degree?

• Real Estate
• Business
• Finance
• Public Administration
• Economics
• My degree is in a different, but related field
• I do not have a related Bachelors degree

05

What is the highest level of education that you have successfully completed, specific to the fields of Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, Business Administration or Finance?

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• I do not have a degree in the listed fields

06

If you state that you have attained a degree in a different, but related, field, please type the degree and major below.

07

Which of the following work duties do you have experience performing? (Select all that apply)

• Assessor experience - RESIDENTIAL
• Assessor experience - COMMERCIAL
• Private sector appraisal experience - RESIDENTIAL
• Private sector experience - COMMERCIAL
• No experience in these areas

08

For each work experience selected above, list below how many years of experience you have in each area, and the employer from which you gained the work experience. Type "N/A" if you indicated no experience in the question above.

09

Do you have experience testifying as an appraiser in a formal court proceeding?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a current and valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

11

What is the highest level of Minnesota licensure you have obtained?

• Certified Minnesota Assessor
• Certified Minnesota Assessor Specialist
• Certified Minnesota Assessor Income Qualified
• Accredited Minnesota Assessor
• Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor
• I do not have any of these licenses

12

What is your connection with the City of Brooklyn Park?

• None apply
• Current Brooklyn Park Resident
• Active Member of Community Group in Brooklyn Park
• Currently enrolled in school in Brooklyn Park
• BrookLynk Alumni
• Other

13

If you listed other, please explain your connection to Brooklyn Park.

14

Are you able to fluently speak, write, and understand any of the following languages? (Check all that apply)

• Spanish
• Hmong
• Russian
• Somali
• Vietnamese
• Lao
• None of the Above

Required Question

Employer City of Brooklyn Park

Address 5200 85th Avenue N

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

Phone 763-493-8016

Website http://www.brooklynpark.org