EMPLOYMENT & REVALUATION OPPORTUNITIES

City of Pewaukee

Job Title: Appraiser II
Department: Assessor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Prepared Date: August 2026

GENERAL DEFINITION

Performs technical work assisting with work relating to the assessment process as allowed by law under Chapter 70 of the Wisconsin State Statutes as an Assessor II, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the City Assessor and Deputy Assessor.

Qualification Requirements
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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
1. Valuation of real property for property assessment purposes with a strong emphasis on mass appraisal methods for residential and commercial property valuation.
2. Provides analysis and application of income and expense information for income producing property.
3. Performs field reviews of new and existing property to ensure complete and accurate property records.
4. Amends or creates descriptive land records for newly created or changed parcels of real estate.
5. Analyzes property sales and all other market/economic data to establish property values.
6. Compiles data and prepares information/reports to substantiate property values.
7. Analyzes statistical data and prepares statistical reports.
8. Determines the fair market value of real property through the application of professionally accepted standards and methods of mass appraisal.
9. Processes assessment appeals and prepares appraisal reports for residential and commercial appeal procedures.
10. Presents and defends the accuracy of residential or commercial assessments during appeal proceedings.
11. Composes technical reports defending assessed values on appeal or when appealing property values and appraisals of external agencies.
12. Explains to taxpayers the laws and procedures under which Wisconsin assessments are determined.
13. Receives and investigates concerns about assessed values and resolves valuation issues with taxpayers.
14. Maintains and updates data utilizing Market Drive assessment management software and Microsoft Suite.
15. Works independently away from City offices for extended periods of time.
16. Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents such as architectural drawings, income statements, property record cards, Real Estate Transfers, and Deeds.
• Ability to use and interpret a variety of manuals such as the Wisconsin Property Assessment manuals, Wisconsin State Statues, and zoning, aerial, and GIS maps.
• Working knowledge of Market Drive assessment management software and standard Windows applications: Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of department and municipal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to maintain complex records and prepare reports.
• Ability to develop, install, and communicate clerical procedures from general instructions.

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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate Degree in Real Estate, Business, Mathematics, or other related field, bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. 2+ years of experience establishing property values for taxation purposes in a governmental office or performing mass appraisals in an appraisal firm.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certification as an Assessor II from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue within 6 months of hire. Valid driver's license in the State of Wisconsin and an acceptable driving record. May be required to provide a personal vehicle for use on the job.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be an excellent communicator (both written and verbal) in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define and resolve problems and deal with a variety of situations in stressful situations. Ability to use good judgment, plan work, establish priorities, and delegate.
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, and repetitive motions; frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
 

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The City of Pewaukee retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this position description.

The City of Pewaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.