Salary : $102,664.00 - $125,763.00 Annually
Location : Royal Oak City Hall
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Assessing
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Description

The City Assessor performs administrative and specialized work in the valuation and assessment of real and personal property. In addition to maintaining property and ownership records and production of tax rolls and bills, a City Assessor continuously reviews techniques employed, consistency of results obtained and satisfaction of taxpayers' complaints of inequities. The City Assessor is appointed by the Commission and is subject to general direction and review for consistency with established policies by the City Manager.
Essential Job Functions

A City Assessor may be called upon to do any or all of the following: (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)

• Plan, organize, supervise and participate in the inspection, appraisal, recording and verification of real and personal property assessments.
• Supervise the preparation of the assessment roll, setting of tax rates, and creation of the warrant.
• View property, analyze structural and locational value determining factors; establish property values for assessment purposes.
• Process splits of existing properties and make new field cards and drawings of new structures.
• Supervise and participate in the levy of personal property assessments.
• Coordinate the equalization process with state and county officials.
• Conduct Sales Studies with staff assistance and determine economic factors.
• Defend tribunal appeals.
• Handle public relations with citizens and newspapers regarding taxes and assessments.
• Prepare departmental budget requests.
• Perform related work as required.

KSA

A City Assessor, upon application, shall have the following experience and training:

• Extensive experience in real estate appraising, assessing and administration, including supervisory experience.
• College degree in related field preferred.
• Licenses and Certificates: Must be certified at Level IV by the State Assessor's Board of Michigan and have a valid Michigan driver's license.

Qualifications for Employment:

• Thorough knowledge of modern principles, methods and techniques of real and personal property assessment and appraisal.
• Thorough knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing real and personal property assessments.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures and of the basic principles of organization and management.
• Considerable knowledge of building construction and of land and building value.
• Considerable knowledge of computer assisted mass appraisal systems.
• Ability to analyze factors which influence the value of property and to exercise sound judgment in the determination of property value.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively train, supervise, motivate and evaluate staff; proven leadership and team building skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers, employees and other governmental officials.

Application Special Instructions
Required Application Materials to submit with this application (provide as attachments):

• Resume

The City of Royal Oak provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, long and short-term disability, life insurance for employees and dependents, an Employee Assistance Program, access to a health and wellness center, and a robust retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.