Appraiser

Job Posting End Date: November 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $64,480 to $90,203.40 ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 11/17/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Do you enjoy the real estate industry and providing your professional opinion on a property’s current value? Do you thrive in a work environment that provides variety and adventure while working outdoors? If this resonates with you, come join our Property Records and Taxation Team and unite in Anoka County’s mission to serve the public as an Appraiser!

Appraisers produce fair and equitable property assessments for real estate taxation, providing the critical and foundational values needed for analysis and evaluation. While representing Anoka County, this role also serves to educate and inform, while leaving positive public impressions.

This full-time, non-exempt, on-site position with potential for flexible/hybrid scheduling upon completion of probationary period. Interviews will take place the week of November 23rd, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $64,480 to $90,203.40 ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at http://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with the possibility of flexible/hybrid scheduling upon completion of probationary period.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Appraiser.

• Examine and evaluate property to establish a fair market value for taxation.
• Perform on-site inspections to determine condition of property.
• View and inspect all parcels of property in assigned assessment districts to determine any changes from prior assessment.
• Verify property classification and land type breakdown to ensure accuracy.
• Provide information to property owners relating to assessment law, procedures of valuation, homesteading and classification.
• Monitor trends of surrounding properties.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• Obtain licensure as an accredited Minnesota Assessor from the state Board of Assessors.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in Business, Mathematics, Public Administration, Real Estate or Statistics
• Possess a Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) license
• Possess an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) license
• Licensed Real Property Appraiser, Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser or a comparable license/certificate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, and various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, including unfinished structures, construction areas, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions depending on assignment 
• Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment 
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness 
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds 
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties 
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills 
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing 
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment 
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs. 
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various inspection and surveying equipment depending on assignment 
• Inspection and surveying equipment may include but is not limited to digital camera, tape measure, hammer, chisels, boom truck and other machinery, electronic drafting equipment, material testing equipment, power and hand tools, and personal protective equipment 
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle 
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions   

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings 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.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO