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Salary : $53,697.00 - $80,545.00 Annually
Location : Land Services Building, 322 Laurel Street, Brainerd, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00065
Department: Land Services
Division: Assessment
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 4:30 PM Central
Position Objective
Join our team for a rewarding work experience. The Property Assessor in Training is an entry level professional/technical position within Assessing Services area of the Land Services Department. The training assignment provides the opportunity to acquire professional certification and build expertise in a developmental role that is subject to regular review and oversight.
The position is accountable for the assessment of residential, seasonal recreational, agricultural real estate and personal property for revaluations; using cost, market and income approaches to valuation for purposes of ad valorem property tax. The work assignment includes a variety of field and office duties and includes participating in Boards of Appeal and Equalization, providing rationale and basis for valuation and classification of properties appraised. Work is performed within established policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Travel and use of personal vehicle is required.
The incumbent works under the direction of the Assessment Supervisor for Land Services and will serve as professional staff support to the Land Services Director, County Administrator and County Board. The position works collaboratively with other various county staff, and external committees, organizations and community members to facilitate an efficient implementation of assessment policies, and to educate citizens on procedures and policies to achieve the vision and goals of the Land Services Department.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Property Inspections: Physically inspects properties to be appraised, determines classification of properties according to use, evaluates construction, condition, special features, functional design and quality to determine value and classification within established policies, procedures, laws and regulations for purposes of ad valorem property tax.
Sales and Income Analysis: Work with Certificates of Real Estate Value and sales studies to obtain sales information about properties to aid in the establishment of property values using mass appraisal techniques.
Boards of Appeal and Equalization: Represents Property Valuation and Classification in professional manner regarding disputes before the Local and County Boards of Appeal and Equalization concerning the estimated market value or classification of property, providing supporting information and resources necessary to allow for the effective review and consideration of assessment and classification determinations.
Customer Service: Respond to citizen inquiries regarding assessment related matters in a professional and service oriented manner including communicating county assessment policies and activities to citizens, property owners, and stakeholders, such as lake associations, business and community groups, as well as to local officials and County Commissioners.
Accountability: Organize time and activities to effectively achieve completion of assessment work and performance objectives as established by the office and through the annual performance appraisal including the completion of daily field activities logs and compliance with all department procedures, guidelines and policies.
Special Projects and Other: Perform all other related assignments as required, including special projects as assigned by supervisor, in a professional and effective manner.
Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year formal preparation in a related field or equivalent knowledge gained from related experience and/or education.
• Two or more years work experience of a similar nature and scope of responsibility.
• Attain Certified Minnesota Assessor designation within 13 months from date of hire (time may be extended based on the availability of applicable courses offered by MAAO).
• Valid state issued driver's license.
• Personal automobile with current valid vehicle insurance for use in county appraisal business.

In Training designation is for those that do not currently hold a CMA designation. Individuals who currently hold a CMA designation and 5 years of experience may be eligible to be hired as a Property Assessor.
Desirable Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills in the areas of mathematics, statistics and finance
• One year of post high school education in a related real estate field or the equivalence of Minnesota State Board of Assessors Course B
• College degree in a related field
• Experience with Graphic Information Systems
• Working knowledge of MCIS, APEX, Windows, Excel, Word, Internet and E-Mail
• General knowledge of state and local statutes, rules and policies regarding the assessment process.
• Knowledge and skills applying assessment procedures within a customer-service focused, proactive, CAMA based assessment model.
• Effective communication skills, including personal and interpersonal skills, project management and decision making skills.
• Ability to perform technical field inspections, involving measuring, photographing and judgment of quality and condition of land and improvements.
• Maintain effective relationships with citizens, colleagues, county officials, state agency representatives, contractors and other real estate related groups.

This summary is intended for general information purposes and does not represent the legal description of our benefit package. The summary plan descriptions, Crow Wing County personnel manual, or applicable labor contract contains more complete information and will prevail in the event of a discrepancy.
Compensation
The county strives to be a market competitive employer with compensation rates that are externally competitive and internally equitable. Compensation rates are governed by the county pay matrix and applicable labor contract. Information regarding the county pay programs is available in the Human Resource Department.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
PTO benefit accrues at the rate of 21 days per year for the first 3 years for regular full-time staff and is pro-rated for regular part-time staff.
Holidays
The 12 calendar holidays that are observed by Crow Wing County are as follows: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Health Insurance
Regular full-time employees and their dependents are eligible for group health insurance coverage, administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Eligibility begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Regular part-time employees regularly scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis.
Dental Insurance
Delta dental benefit is available to those participating in a health insurance plan. Calendar year annual maximum of $1000 per person.
Life Insurance
Regular full-time employees shall be provided a term life insurance policy of $50,000. Optional life insurance is available at the employee's expense.
Short-Term Disability
Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible for short-term disability following 6 months of qualifying employment. Short-term disability payments begin on the first day following 14 consecutive calendar days of absence attributable to a qualifying disability. The plan provides income replacement of up to 50% of regular pay subject to a maximum limit of $1,000 per week.
Long-Term Disability
Regular full-time and part-time staff regularly scheduled at least 30 hours per week are eligible. Long term disability pays 50% of salary up to a maximum of $4,000 per month beginning on day 91 of total disability. The maximum benefits duration is up to the social security normal retirement date.
Retirement Plan
Retirement benefits are provided through the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on PERA visit their at
01
Do you meet the following minimum requirements? Please check all that apply.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid state issued drivers license
• Personal automobile with current insurance

02
Have you completed a degree or certificate in real estate or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03
Check all the areas below in which you have experience:

• Fee Appraising
• Real Estate Sales
• Construction
• Customer Service

04
For each of the areas you selected in the previous question please describe your experience referencing jobs listed in your application/resume.
05
Select the response that best describes your combined years of experience in Fee Appraising, Real Estate Sales, Construction, and/or Customer Service.

• some but less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years
• None

06
Check all computer software you have experience working with:

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• CAMA
• GIS

07
For each of the computer software you selected in the question above, please describe your experience with each of the programs including your level of proficiency.
08
How many years of experience do you have interacting and working with the public or for a government agency? This experience must be reflected on your application.

• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years
• None

09
Check all the areas below in which you have experience:

• Certificates of Real Estate Value
• Public Speaking
• Working as a member of a team
• Establishing effective relationships with customers
• Property taxes
• Estimating property value
• Reading Blue Prints
• Land Use/Planning & Zoning issues
• Sketching Building Dimensions
• None of the above

10
For each of the areas you selected in the previous question please describe your experience referencing jobs listed in your application/resume.
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I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I understand that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that I may no longer be considered for the position.

• Yes
• No

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