The City of La Crosse is currently in search of a qualified candidate to fill a full-time position as a Deputy City Assessor and join the assessment team.
The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals to discover, list and value all taxable property within the City of La Crosse to ensure fairness, equity, and uniformity.
The Deputy City Assessor will support the Chief Assessor and the overall functions within the Assessment department.
This position will discover, list, value and defend taxable real and personal property within the City of La Crosse both vacant and improved.
Incumbent will determine market value appraisals of all types of properties, including, but not limited to, commercial, multi-residential, mercantile, recreational, and institutional real and personal property.
The Deputy City Assessor will provide leadership, training, and development to the assessment team, as well as assist with assessment valuations and ensure they are completed in accordance with state statutes and the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual (WPAM) and will provide active leadership through the assessment year as it relates to meeting statutory and office deadlines.
Starting salary for this exempt position ranges between $84,344.
00 to $96,595.
20 (80 hours bi-weekly) depending on candidate qualifications.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a field relating to property valuation or five years of experience in appraisal and law principles including a strong background in commercial valuation of complex commercial properties.
Prior experience in real property valuation, residential, commercial, and personal property valuation required.
Prior experience in modeling residential and commercial data in preparation for revaluations and defense of assessed values required.
Must have proficient knowledge of the WPAM, state statutes and Marshall & Swift Valuation.
Experience with CAMA software a plus.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Department of Revenue Assessor II certification required, Department of Revenue Assessor III certification required or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Benefits: The City offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance, voluntary dental and vision plan, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Selected candidate is subject to background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.
*Applications accepted until the position is filled, with an initial review of applications beginning May 1st, 2024.
* *To be considered, applicants must 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.
*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $84,344.
00 - $96,595.
20 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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