Salary : $90,386.34 - $135,579.51 Annually
Location : Plato Building, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Remote Only
Job Number:
Department: County Assessor's Office
Division: Commercial
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union: Local 8 - General County
FLSA Status: nonexempt

Position Summary
Join the Ramsey County Assessor's Office as an Assessment Appeals Specialist and play a key role in defending property values across one of Minnesota's most diverse and challenging property portfolios. Enjoy the flexibility of primarily working from home, balanced with property inspections and occasional in-person meetings, while working with a supportive, and professional team that makes the job both rewarding and engaging.
To analyze, manage and recommend actions as a technical expert in the office for assessment appeals and tax petitions related to complex commercial, industrial, apartment and special use properties. Perform complex appeals analyses, technical work and narrative appraisals; represent Ramsey County by testifying and defending assessed values in Minnesota Tax Court; negotiate with petitioners and respond to complex appeals under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Director of the County Assessor Department; and perform related duties as assigned.

Flexible Workplace:
This position is 100% remote, with the exception of occasional in person meetings and trainings. Field work required for property inspections.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.
Examples of Work Performed

1. Resolve the most complex tax court appeal and specializing in the more complex appraisal assignments as may be assigned county-wide.
2. Manage all aspects of commercial, industrial, apartment and special purpose property tax petitions including reviewing compliance with income data disclosure, negotiating fair settlements with tax attorneys, or preparing highly technical self-contained narrative appraisals and defending values through expert witness testimony in Minnesota Tax Court and for recommending strategy for the litigation of court petitions.
3. Represent the Department of County Assessor and work as needed with the County Attorney in matters related to Tax Petition litigation.
4. Develop narrative appraisal templates for use by commercial appraisers in tax court.
5. Research and develop market rents, market vacancies and market cap rate tables for use by commercial appraisers for other tax petitions.
6. Advise and coach commercial appraisers on appropriate application of complex appraisal/assessing techniques and procedures.
7. Develop computer spreadsheet applications and valuation models for commercial appraisers to use for tax petition work, including and not limited to Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models and income and comparable sales market adjustment grids.
8. Represent the Department of County Assessor at Board of Equalization meetings, particularly on cases involving possible or ongoing tax petition litigation.
9. Investigate and review requests for reduction in value and make recommendations regarding appeals including classification changes and abatements.
10. Represent the Department of County Assessor when working with the Ramsey County Attorney's Office on tax petition related tasks, including compliance with income data disclosures, the discovery process, settlement offers, trial ready dates, deadlines for appraisal and trial preparation and keeping up to date with procedural changes related to the scheduling of petitions in Minnesota Tax Court.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in real estate or closely related field. Completion of courses required for licensure as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor.
Experience: Seven years of experience appraising income producing, complex special use properties and/or complex residential properties.
Substitutions: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Certifications/Licensure: Licensure by the Minnesota Board of Assessors as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) at date of hire; licensure as a Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA) within two years from date of hire; and a valid Class D Driver's License.
Licensure as a Certified General real property appraiser by the MN Department of Commerce with the ability to get a temporary Certified Minnesota Assessor (CMA) license may substitute for the AMA; obtain an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) licensure under Minnesota Statues within the five-year time from the date the temporary license is issued; and licensure as a Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA) within six years from date of hire.
Licensure by the Minnesota Board of Assessors as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) within five years of obtaining licensure as a CMA.

Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Assessment Appeals Specialist will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions -do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as an Assessment Appeals Specialist. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 30 days or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

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Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance - three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance - two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance - Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee's lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups - help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2026 benefits, visit:
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*Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The supplemental questionnaire will be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Provide complete information for each question. Do not write "see resume" as it is not an acceptable answer. The experiences you indicate in your responses will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Select "yes" if you have read and understand.

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*Please select the option that best applies to you if you have completed or are currently participating in any of the following Public Sector Par