Deputy Assessor

External Posting #4610 2026

This posting will remain open until filled with first review of candidates 11/20/2026.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to appraise real estate and personal property for tax assessment purposes.

Basic Performance Expectations of all Todd County Staff

• Serves as a positive example to other County personnel with regard to workplace actions, decisions, work skills, attitude and adherence to workplace policy and procedures.
• Embodies teamwork and cooperation within and across County departments and with the public.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, is honest, fair and dependable.

• Communicates effectively with the Department Head and keeps supervisor apprised of important matters ongoing in the department.
• Respects all colleagues, co-workers, board members, and the public and lead those around you to do the same.
• This position requires regular and timely attendance in accordance with the department schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Position Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Appraises and classifies residential, agricultural, seasonal recreational, mobile homes, tax exempt and other property for assessment purposes in accordance with Minnesota State Statute. Determines value and quality of land and buildings. Collaborates with supervisor regarding any problems or discrepancies.
• Responsible for the compilation and computation of county property values through the county CAMA system for assigned townships/cities.
• Interprets and implements tax laws and procedures to individuals and groups both orally and in writing.
• Answers questions/concerns regarding property values, classifications and taxes. Ability to calculate property tax for the various classifications of property, ability to explain homestead linking, agricultural credits and other tax related issues affecting value, classification and tax.
• Draws maps, charts, and other descriptions to assist taxpayers in understanding the appraisal process.
• Attends local and county board of appeal & equalization meetings as requested.
• Reviews legal transfer documents and certificates of real estate value. Determines validity of all sales within assessor’s jurisdiction and processes eCRV’s (ex. accepts/rejects, codes, values, school district, year built, acres, tillable acres & tillable value, and house description).
• Analyze sales and perform sales ratio studies.
• Reviews all building permits for validity. Required to physically measure and view all structures to assure complete accuracy. Must maintain a documented system of the quintile assessment.
• Draws and calculates splits of property. Allocates values to the appropriate parcels resulting from the change in the legal description.
• Calculates tax estimates upon request.
• Investigates and recommends settlements on application for abatement or reduction of value or classification change. Determines homestead qualifications.
• Provides expert testimony relating to property assessment and valuation in tax court.
• Responsible for data entry and keeping the county CAMA program updated.
• Must conduct themselves in accordance with policies and rules established by Todd County and the Minnesota State Board of Assessors.
• Attends and participates in workshops, continuing educational programs, committees, boards, seminars, in service training, etc., as approved.
• Maintains work areas in a sanitary and safe manner and follows departmental dress code.
• Follows all established safety procedures and precautions when operating county equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience/Special Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with coursework in assessment, appraisal or related fields and moderate experience working in construction or real estate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with GIS applications, CAMA, computer skills in word and data processing.
• Certification by the MN State Board of Assessor’s within one year of hire.
• Licensed as an Accredited Minnesota Assessor within five years of having become licensed as a certified Minnesota assessor.
• Must attend assessment related courses, and or seminars to maintain a valid Assessor license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in assessment or appraisals, assessment related coursework.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of assessment and property tax laws and statutes.
• Working knowledge of accounting and auditing practices relative to property appraisal, the ability to work with large numbers and interpret results. Ability to apply mathematical formulas.
• Extensive knowledge of appraisal principles, techniques, procedures, laws, and extensive knowledge of computer operations.
• Good foresight and long-range planning ability. Must have good organizational skills.
• Knowledge, experience and ability to communicate with taxpayers.
• Ability to decide the time, place and sequence of operations within an organizational framework, as well as the ability to oversee their execution. Ability to analyze and categorize data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives.
• Ability to advise and interpret information regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to educate and train others.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with, but not limited to, taxpayers, department personnel, other county employees, township and city officials, real estate brokers, fee appraisers, attorneys, mortgage & abstract companies, vendors, and the MN Department of Revenue.
• Ability to prepare written reports, analyze factors affecting valuations, and perform accurate and complete computations of land and buildings.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires walking, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).