Organizational Mission:
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses to be achieved by focusing on the core values of being responsive, driven and friendly.
Job Summary:
This position assists with the estimation of market value for real property in the City for the purpose of establishing a uniform and equalized base for property taxation according to Minnesota statutes.
Scope of Responsibility:
Assists in determining and maintaining accurate property values, classification, and equalized assessments in accordance with the property tax laws of Minnesota.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Appraise the market value of residential property in the City according to interpretations of state statutes, using cost, market sales and income data, and experienced judgment.
- Enter and update property data changes to Anoka County’s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system.
- Implement necessary City division procedures related to County workflow requests.
- Respond to requests from the public and/or other agencies regarding assessments, property data and division activities.
- Provide real estate values and tax estimates for new construction projects.
- Receive and verify new homestead applications.
- Assist with annual re-evaluation of residential properties.
- Assist with permit inspections and updates of property records.
- Analyze, compare and maintain current sales data for vacant and improved residential properties.
- Perform appraisal and assessment valuations on property divisions, combined parcels, and development of new plats.
- Perform sales ration studies and make proper adjustments to the neighborhood land tables.
- Organize responsibilities and prioritize workload to meet deadlines related to the annual assessment calendar.
- Work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
- Safely operate a City motor vehicle and assigned equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate/Technical Degree in assessing, real estate, building construction or related field; and
- Two years’ relevant work experience; OR
- Equivalent combination of education/training/experience.
- Valid MN Driver’s License with good driving history and no restrictions.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in data entry with a computer aided mass appraisal software or a fee-based appraisal software for mortgage lending purposes.
- Experience in customer relations or dealing with the public
- Certified Minnesota Assessor’s license or real estate license or a real estate appraiser’s license.
- Two- or four-year degree in real estate, architecture, engineering, business administration or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of all types of residential building construction.
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of real estate appraisal principles and practices.
- Ability to perform and apply basic mathematical calculations such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions. Knowledge of concepts, such as probability and statistical inference, fundamentals of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is helpful.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully with internal and external customers, co-workers, and partnering agencies, etc.
- Ability to be organized and maintain accurate public records for the use within the division and other City offices.
- Ability to use various computers and contemporary office equipment, including software applications involving word processing and databases (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite)
- Ability to deal tactfully and positively with the general public, elected officials, businesses, outside agencies, and City staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to manage complex projects, schedules, timelines and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
- Ability to work collaboratively, cooperatively, and positively in a team environment.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Ability to handle, discern and maintain confidentiality and propriety information as required and in compliance with policies and directives.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office setting and in the field. Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office. Work is light duty with ability to lift, carry or push up to 10 pounds. Extensive keyboarding may put incumbent at risk for repetitive motion injury or eyestrain. Environmental conditions include heat, cold, wetness, and other related occupational hazards when performing duties in the field. Some exposure to angry or hostile persons. Work involves high detail with deadlines.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
EEO/ADAAA
July 2026
The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.