Salary: $83,052.02 - $131,755.41 Annually
Location : Hennepin County
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26ASS937TV373
Department: Assessor
Division: Assessor
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

Description
The Assessor's department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Commercial Appraiser Supervisor who is eager to learn and grow within an environment that supports continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work independently while also collaborating with a team of dedicated professionals committed to the appraisal field. With a mission to ensure an accurate and timely estimate of a property's market value, determine property use, and apply eligible benefits for property owners, we are looking for a candidate who strives for excellence and demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering high quality customer service both internally and externally.

About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as Appraiser Commercial, Principal.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
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.

In this position, you will:

• Coordinate all commercial/industrial appraisal and assessment work for multiple taxing districts that contract with Hennepin County for assessment services.
• Serve as a contact person for local officials regarding their commercial/industrial assessment and appraisal questions or problems.
• Serve as the resource for inquiries from all stakeholders.
• Supervise commercial appraisers and provide input into the CAMA/assessment process to provide appraisal driven results.
• Analyze property transaction information and develop appraisal schedules.
• Review assessment levels; gather and analyze information for ratio studies to establish ratio standards.
• Assist local assessment officials with valuation of real property and provide advice on assessment decisions.
• Prepare and give testimony as an expert witness.
• Coordinate taxpayer valuation hearings and attend Board of Appeal and Equalization meetings.
• Serve as a training resource for other commercial/industrial real estate appraisers.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in real estate or closely related field, and four years or more of mass appraisal experience.
  • Six years or more of assessment or real estate appraisal experience in appraising all types of commercial and industrial properties.
• Accredited Minnesota Assessor (AMA) certification from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors or an advanced professional designation from a nationally recognized appraisal organization is required. Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA) certification from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors must be obtained within four years of hire.
• 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 with:
  • Completing individual written appraisals for various levels of informal and formal valuation appeals.
  • Valuing commercial, industrial, and/or apartment property.
  • Verifying sales.
  • Supervising staff, assigning work, reviewing results, providing performance feedback, and supporting professional development for staff.
  • Applying Minnesota assessment laws and 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.
  • Prepare documents; read and understand real estate descriptions, plots, maps, blueprints, contracts, and mortgages.
  • Analyze and draw conclusions from market sales data, neighborhood trends, property depreciation indicators, and construction trends and costs.
  • Use software applications to perform mathematical calculations and complete appraisal reports.
  • Serve as a training resource for commercial/industrial real estate appraisers.

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 able and willing to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing and able to obtain your Senior Accredited Minnesota Assessor (SAMA) certification from the Minnesota State Board of Assessors within four years of hire?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

04

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 mass appraisal experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your mass appraisal experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of real estate appraisal or assessment experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

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Describe your real estate appraisal or assessment experience, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Please indicate your level of licensure as a Minnesota Assessor. 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)
• Certified General Real Property Appraiser
• Minnesota Appraisal Institute membership designation (MAI)
• None of the above

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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have completing individual written appraisals for various levels of informal and formal valuation appeals?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience completing individual written appraisals for various levels of informal and formal valuation appeals, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience valuing commercial, industrial, and/or apartment property?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience valuing commercial, industrial, and/or apartment property, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience verifying sales?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience verifying sales, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have supervising staff, assigning work, reviewing results, providing performance feedback, and supporting professional development for staff?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience supervising staff, assigning work, reviewing results, providing performance feedback, and supporting professional development for staff, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.)
• Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.)
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com
• MAAO - Minnesota Associate of Assessing Officers
• Appraisal Institute

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source.
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