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Salary: $95,742.40 - $109,657.60 Annually
Location : La Crosse, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00815
Department/Division: Assessor
Opening Date: 04/15/2026
Description
Grow your career with us! The City of La Crosse is seeking to hire a Chief City Assessor in the Planning & Development Department. The Chief City Assessor is responsible for establishing the accurate and equitable valuation of all residential and commercial real estate in accordance with Wisconsin statutes. The work involves overseeing the department and administration of the real and personal property scheme, reporting, collaboration with other city departments, managing staff and administration of the policies and procedures necessary for completion of the annual assessment roll. Annual salary for this full-time, exempt position ranges between $95,742.40 and $109,657.60.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, public finance, statistics, property assessing preferred. Associate degree in property appraisal and assessment or related field; a minimum of eight years' experience in progressively responsible real property appraisal, including technical proficiency in appraisal of complex income-producing properties, supervisory experience, and public sector large-scale mass appraisal required. Certification by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue at the levels of both Assessor 2 (required at time of hire) and Assessor 3 (must be obtained within 3 months of hire) (Wisc. DOR requirement) is required. Must maintain appropriate number of continuing education credits. Prior municipal assessing experience preferred. Must possess valid driver's license, good driving record and provide your own vehicle for use on the job.
Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave. Benefit perks: traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available; participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.20% employer contribution; 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year, and vacation time available at date of hire.
Selected candidate is subject to background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. To be considered, submit an employment application, cover letter and resume by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.
To follow is a brief summary of the benefits the City of La Crosse offers to its employees. Benefits and benefit eligibility will vary by position. Detailed benefits information can be found on the City's website under Department>Human Resources>Employee Benefits.
1) Medical Benefit Plan - Offered to all full-time, non-represented or unionized employees. Coverage for eligible medical expenses and prescriptions. Note: Employees hired full-time on or after 1/1/14 are not eligible for retiree medical benefit plan coverage.
2) Pension (Wisconsin Retirement System-WRS) - Automatic enrollment for full-time positions. Eligibility for part-time positions varies by position and is determined by the number of hours and duration of the position. For eligible positions, contributions begin date of hire. Employer contributions are paid by the employer. Employees are required to pay 50% of the total WRS contribution rate for "general" employees. 2026 rate is 7.2% of pre-tax earnings.
3) Life Insurance - (follows WRS eligibility) Up to five times the employee's annual salary is available. Spouse/dependent coverage options also available.
4) Income Continuation Insurance - (follows WRS enrollment) A short or long term disability insurance. Various options available for waiting periods.
5) Section #125 Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a flexible spending account to defer money from your paycheck pre-tax in a dependent care or medical account.
6) Vision Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee.
7) Dental Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. This is a voluntary plan, completely funded by the employee. Employees can choose between two different dental plans.
8) 457 Deferred Compensation Plan - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions to be placed in a retirement investment account.
9) Roth IRA - Offered to non-represented or unionized employees working 20 hours/week or more. May enroll at any time. Employees may elect for payroll deductions to be placed in a Roth IRA.
10) Paid Leave Time - Vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, family care leave, and holidays. Actual leave accrual determined by employee handbook or union contracts.
11) Accident Insurance - pays a cash benefit when you or your covered family members suffer injuries sustained in an accident. The enrollment period for new hires is within the first 30 days of hire. The effective date is when the completed, timely form is received by the employer.