Salary : $68,785.60 - $95,804.80 Annually
Location : St. Peter, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00381
Department: Property & Public Services
Division: Assessor
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

Under the general supervision of the County Assessor and Property Services Supervisor, this position supports the mission of the Property and Public Services Department by providing quality and efficient services to the public. This position provides accurate estimates of value for property in Nicollet County. This position also performs a variety of property appraisal tasks such as views, inspects, and values property and updates department records; responds to information requests regarding properties and to concerns regarding property assessments; seeks to resolve disagreements and disputes by analyzing property sales data; and, updates records regarding property splits. The Appraiser must make sound decisions and communicate effectively with diverse populations.

• Attends the local Board of Appeal and Equalization meetings as needed; acts as an advisor and consultant to the Board; may assist the County Assessor to investigate and report on any assessment order
• Calculates new construction changes and provides value estimates for proposed residential improvements and developments county-wide
• Conducts property research and prepares special reports
• Evaluates properties; classifies all property to appropriate classes
• Performs equalization and appraisal of properties county-wide
• Responds to taxpayers' requests for information

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Valid MN Driver's License, and
• Two (2) years of formal training in tech or associate's degree, and
• One (1) year of experience, OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

• Must have the ability to obtain a Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) license within three (3) years of hire; and
• Must have the ability to obtain an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) license within five (5) years of hire; and
• Must have valid Minnesota driver's license, and have an automobile for county-related business.

Nicollet County offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Pension plan for retirement
• Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• 11.5 paid holidays
• Generous leave plans
• Public Sector Loan Forgiveness
• Free employee assistance plan service

01

Do you wish to claim veterans preference if you achieve a passing score? NOTE: If you elect to use veterans preference, you must provide documentation (DD214 and/or VA documents) establishing your right to claim the preference.

• Veteran: Defined as a person separated under honorable conditions that has served on active duty for a least 181 consecutive days or has completed the full period for which federally called to active duty; OR honorably discharged by reason of disability incurred while on active duty. (not active duty for training)
• Disabled Veteran: A veteran having a compensable service connected disability rating. (not active duty for training)
• Spouse of a disabled veteran with a service connected disability rating of 10% or greater, who is unable to work in the specific position being applied for.
• Spouse of a deceased veteran who died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)
• Spouse of a deceased veteran who was disabled at time of death and died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)
• Not a veteran or do not wish to claim a veterans preference.

02

Do you have a valid Minnesota driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have:An Associate's degree in real estate or a related field, and one (1) year of appraisal experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a reliable automobile for County-related business?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA), or have the ability to be licensed as an AMA within the allowable statutory timeframe?

• Yes
• No

06

How much experience do you have evaluating properties, and classifying all property to the appropriate classes?

• No experience
• 6 months - 1 year
• 1+ years

07

How much experience do you have performing equalization and appraisal of properties?

• No experience
• 6 months - 1 year
• 1+ years

08

What is your comfort level responding to taxpayers requests for information?

• Not at all comfortable
• Somewhat comfortable
• Very comfortable

09

How much experience do you have in work that required you to prepare appraisal summaries, reports, and related documents?

• No experience
• 6 months - 1 year
• 1+ years

10

How much experience do you have calculating new construction changes and providing value estimates for proposed residential improvements and developments?

• No experience
• 6 months - 1 year
• 1+ years

11

How much experience do you have conducting property research and preparing special reports?

• No experience
• 6 months - 1 year
• 1+ years

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