Internship: Commercial and Residential Appraiser

Full Job Description

Think beyond the desk with your education in real estate, finance, or economics. The Hennepin County Assessor's Office is seeking to fill multiple appraisal internship opportunities.

Interns will work with appraisers in the field collecting data for property tax valuation purposes and other appraisal related tasks. Appraisal experience is not required.

Hands-on and field training will be provided.

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In these positions, you will:

For hire as a residential appraiser intern:
The proposed work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. with flexibility. The preferred candidate will be able to deal effectively with the public, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, take physical measurements of real property using measuring tools, read and understand real estate descriptions, plots, maps, and blueprints. The residential intern will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Travel with their own vehicle to inspect residential properties under general supervision.
• Inspect and conduct mass residential appraisals by reviewing physical characteristics of residential properties (single family homes, townhomes, duplex’s, zero lot line and/or condos).
• Verify characteristics on various cities from field cards and sketches by completing door to door inspections, reviewing surveys or completing virtual inspections using aerials and sales data.
• Evaluate and classify residential structures based on construction qualities and complete digital sketches of structures.
• Respond to taxpayers' questions and inquiries regarding valuation and our process for setting values.

For hire as a commercial appraiser intern:
The proposed work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with flexibility. The preferred candidate will be able to engage effectively with the public both in-person, orally and in writing, take physical measurements of real property using measuring tools, read and understand real estate descriptions, plots, maps, and blueprints. The commercial intern will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Travel with their own vehicle to inspect commercial properties under general supervision.
• Complete door to door inspections. Inspections include speaking with the taxpayer, reviewing physical characteristics from our field card, verifying measurements from sketches, and taking photos.
• Evaluate and classify commercial structures based on construction qualities, and complete digital sketches of structures as needed.
• Respond to taxpayers' questions and inquiries regarding valuation and our process for setting values.

• Must be in one of the following:
  • Current enrollment in an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree program in real estate, finance, economics, architectural drafting, business, or other related fields.
  • Recent graduate (within 6 months) in an associate, bachelor's, or master's degree program in real estate, finance, economics, architectural drafting, business, or other related fields.
• A valid driver's license and access to reliable and consistent transportation for travel to various locations throughout Hennepin County.
• Ability to make physical measurements of real property using a tape or other distance measuring tool; walk on uneven terrain; climb stairs; bend, stoop, and maneuver through narrow areas in order to view physical or structural features of a property; read and understand real estate descriptions, plots, maps, blueprints; make scale and digital drawings of property and calculate areas.

• Experience with:
  • Microsoft Office programs or equivalent Google products.
  • Apex Sketch, Auto CAD, or similar sketching programs.
  • Residential or commercial real estate.
• Knowledge of:
  • Building construction materials.
  • Real estate terminology.
  • Types and methods of appraisals.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

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 values diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota.

Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities.

All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations.

This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

These positions will have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.

Hennepin County values employee retention and engagement through a culture of individual development.

If you are a current employee looking for an internship you are responsible for communicating and seeking approval from your supervisor/manager on an arrangement on schedule and workload prior to accepting the paid internship position.

The compensation for the internship will be paid at the amount advertised in this posting.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855

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