The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City's residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.
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Under the direction of the Assessment Division Manager, the Senior Property Appraiser I inspects all classes of properties for sale, permit and valuation review.
Careers with the Milwaukee Assessor's Office
What an exciting time to be part of Milwaukee's renaissance! With approximately 160,000 properties in the City of Milwaukee, the Assessor's Office has a big job completing its annual assessment. Fortunately, the Assessor's Office is comprised of a professional, diverse team whose job it is to accurately and fairly value all taxable property in compliance with legal requirements as well as to provide service to the public, other city departments, and public agencies.
If you are someone who enjoys performing field work, meeting new people, learning about Milwaukee's varied neighborhoods, serving the public, using state-of-the-art technology, and being part of a helpful team, an assessment career with the Milwaukee Assessor's Office may be just what you are seeking! In addition to rewarding work, team members enjoy job security, fair salaries, excellent benefits, variety, flexibility, and educational and promotional opportunities. Consider a career with the Milwaukee Assessor's Office!
Appraisal and Inspection
Analysis, Review, Recommendations and Records
Customer Focus
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
SENIOR PROPERTY APPRAISER 1
1.Certified General Appraiser license at time of application. For more information on the Certified General Appraiser license go to:
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Certification by the State of Wisconsin at the Assessor II level under the State Assessor's Certification Program within six months of appointment and throughout employment. For more information on the State of Wisconsin Assessor II level certification go to:
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Communications, Graphic Information Systems (GIS), Geography or a closely related field, including at least one successfully completed course in Real Estate.
AND
Four years of professional appraisal experience; of which two years must be in an Assessor's Office.
AND
Certification by the State of Wisconsin at the Assessor II level under the State Assessor's Certification Program at time of appointment and throughout employment. For more information on the State of Wisconsin Assessor II level certification go to:
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
2. Valid driver's license and availability of a properly insured personal vehicle for use on the job required at time of appointment and throughout employment. Mileage reimbursement is provided.
NOTE: To receive credit for the Certified General Appraiser license or the State of Wisconsin Assessor II level (or higher) certification or the State of Wisconsin at the Assessor II level certification, (as designated in #1 above), the applicable credential must be attached to the application by the application period closing date to be considered for the Senior Property Appraiser 1 position. Applications without the applicable credential attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To receive credit for college coursework, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. Transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and may be rejected. Student/unofficial copies are acceptable; however, your transcript must be legible and include your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date completed.
Technical
Communication and Interpersonal
Judgement and Responsibility
Senior Property Appraiser 1
The current salary range (Pay Range 2HN) is $63,232-$67,102 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee Residents is $65,129-$69,115 annually.Recruitment is at the Senior Property Appraiser 1 level however, placement above the minimum of the footnoted Senior Property Appraiser 1 salary range is allowed commensurate with experience and credentials with approval.
NOTE:Promotional salary increases are at the minimum rate of pay for each specified Senior Property Appraiser title and appointments will be made in accordance with the City of Milwaukee salary ordinance.
See salary range chart below:
Level |
Salary Range |
Resident Incentive Salary Range |
Property Appraiser Promotional Series |
Senior Property Appraiser 1 |
$63,232-$67,102 |
$65,129-$69,115 |
Recruitment above the minimum is allowed commensurate with experience and credential with approval. |
Senior Property Appraiser 2 |
$67,200-$71,313 |
$69,216-$73,452 |
Senior Property Appraiser 2 is a promotional opportunity for Senior Property Appraiser 1. The promotional increase shall be to the minimum rate of the pay for this title. |
Senior Property Appraiser 3 |
$71,417-$75,275 |
$73,559-$77,533 |
Senior Property Appraiser 3 is a promotional opportunity for Senior Property Appraiser 1 and 2. The promotional increase shall be to the minimum rate of the pay for this title. |
Senior Property Appraiser 4 |
$75,899-$80,544 |
$78,176-$82,961 |
Senior Property Appraiser 4 is a promotional opportunity for all Senior Property Appraiser titles. The promotional increase shall be to the minimum rate of the pay for this title. |
Benefits
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:
For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/derAuthors/Benefits-/2020/2021COMOEACTIVEGuide10.6.20FINAL.pdf.
THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job related and will consist of one or more of the following:education and experience evaluation; written, oral or performance tests; or other assessment methods.The Department of Employee Relations and the Assessor's Office reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to the oral examination.Oral examinations may include written exercises.Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.
This is a continuous recruitment.Applications will be accepted and interviews held during2021/22as often as required to meet the needs of the City. Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the date, time and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.Employment may be possible immediately following the examination if positions are vacant at that time. The names of successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list in a rank determined by the final grade without reference to the date of the examination.The names of candidates who pass all phases of the selection process may remain on an eligible list resulting from a continuous examination for up to six months.(Revised 05/04/2021)
EEO Code = 207
The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.