Salary: $63,551.45 - $112,298.98 Annually
Location : Hennepin County
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26ASS319TV372
Department: Assessor
Division: Assessor
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
Hennepin County is seeking a Senior Commercial Appraiser with a passion for complex property valuation. This position will estimate market value and set classifications on commercial, industrial, apartments, and specialty-use real estate throughout Hennepin County for tax purposes. Senior Appraisers require the ability to complete individual property tax appraisals and to be knowledgeable and experienced in mass appraisal processes.
We are home to Minnesota's most diverse property types that will keep you engaged and inspired to learn something new every day. The position offers competitive pay, consistent workflow, impressive benefits, work-life balance, paid mileage, and opportunities to develop and grow. If you enjoy a fast-paced job with a flexible work schedule and enjoy a combination of field and remote work, this is the job for you!

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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed around Hennepin County locations, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are flexible, but standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Appraiser, Senior.
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In this position, you will:

• Participate in mass commercial/industrial and apartment appraisals by viewing and recording physical characteristics of buildings and land.
• Verify and analyze sales, leases, and various other business and real estate documents.
• Prepare appraisals for commercial/industrial and apartment properties for reevaluations, abatements, review boards, assessment cycle, and tax court petitions using three traditional approaches to valuation.
• Meet with attorneys and taxpayers to discuss and prepare court testimony.
• Respond to taxpayers' questions and inquiries regarding assessment laws and procedures, valuation inquiries, and commercial/industrial and apartment appraisal practices.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Four or more years of experience in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in real estate or closely related field and two or more years of experience in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising.
• Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) certification from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors is required within two years of employment. As a condition of continued employment, persons with a CMA certification must obtain licensure as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within five years from the date of license as a CMA in Minnesota.
• A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation available for travel within the metro area, and the ability to obtain a
• Ability to:
  • Travel around Hennepin County to conduct field work and attend meetings.
  • Make physical measurements of real property and walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs in order to view physical or structural features of properties.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Inspecting and conducting mass appraisal valuations of apartments, commercial, industrial, and specialty-use real estate.
  • Completing individual written appraisals for various levels of informal and formal valuation appeals.
  • Verifying commercial, industrial, and apartment sales.
  • Applying Minnesota assessment procedures.
• Ability to:
  • Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with municipal and county staff and the general public.
  • Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

About the department:
The Hennepin County Assessor's Office is responsible for the assessment of real and personal property throughout Hennepin County. The department is committed to accurate property valuations and classifications, as well as, maximizing enrollment in benefit programs. The Assessor's Office leverages strategic objectives and technology to support its mission and goals and values diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

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This position is hybrid and will be performed around Hennepin County locations, and remote as job duties require. Work hours are flexible, but standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
A valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation available for travel within the metro area, and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County's drivers permit.
Travel around Hennepin County to conduct field work and attend meetings and make physical measurements of real property and walk on uneven terrain and climb stairs in order to view physical or structural features of properties.
Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in real estate or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe your relevant education, including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

05

Describe your experience in commercial/industrial/apartment appraising and/or complex residential property appraising. Highlight your commercial experience, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
06

Please indicate your level of licensure as a Minnesota Assessor or Appraiser. Check all that apply.

• Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA)
• Certified Minnesota Assessor Spec (CMAS)
• Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA)
• Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA)
• IAAO Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE)
• Minnesota Certified General Real Property Appraiser
• Member Appraisal Institute designation (MAI)
• I do not hold a CMA license, but I am willing to obtain this license within two years of hire.
• None of the above

07

If you hold a CMA certification, you must be able to obtain licensure as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within five years from the date of license as a CMA in Minnesota. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

08

If you have Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) or Certified Minnesota Assessor Specialist (CMAS) level of licensure, are you income qualified by the Minnesota State Board of Assessors?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

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• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
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• Job fair or networking event
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• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

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