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CITY OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
PROPERTY APPRAISER II
Supervised By: Assessor
Supervises: No supervisory responsibilities
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Assessor, appraises commercial, industrial, residential, and personal
properties to determine true cash value and property assessments. Performs field inspections, analyzes
sales and financial data, applies quantitative methodologies, and develops assessment findings and
reports.
Essential Duties and Job Functions:
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions.
These examples do not include all of the duties that the employee may be expected to perform. To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
1. Performs physical inspections of new construction and existing structures. Obtains physical
measurements and evaluates construction qualities and features to determine class and value of
property for assessment purposes.
2. Monitors real estate market activity and property improvements through ongoing review of
documentation such as real estate transfer affidavits, deeds, building permits, and other
information related to property transfer or improvements.
3. Audits personal property statements and performs on-site inspections. Examines property
records, tax returns, physical equipment, and other criteria, and determines the true cash value of
the property.
4. Employs complex assessing techniques and utilizes a variety of ratios and factors to develop
property appraisals. Prepares related reports that
5. Performs or assists in developing or maintaining departmental records. Develops field cards and
inputs data into related files, reconciles various data and calculations, prepares or updates
assessment roles, and develops summary reports.
6. Assists the Assessor in compiling data for special assessments and preparing special assessment
roles.
7.
ranges, vacancy and collection loss ranges, operating expense ranges, net operating income
ranges, and capitalization rate ranges based on commercial and industrial sales.
8.
property class. Develops gross rent multiplier analysis when practicable for residential property
class.
9. Serves as secretary at Board of Review meetings and appears at public hearings in absence of,
or as directed by the Assessor.
10. Assists in all office operations as needed. Responds to public inquiries by phone or in person as
operational needs dictate.
11. Works cooperatively with other governmental agencies, exchanging and developing reports and
information pertaining to appraisals and assessments.
12. Attends workshops and participates in professional activities designed to improve or maintain
professional standing and ability.
13. Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum
qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
Requirements include the following:
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• Certification as a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO) minimum, Michigan Advanced
Assessing Officer (MAAO) preferred. Maintain certification through annual continuing education
classes.
• Three years of experience in assessing, appraising, or a related real estate discipline.
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maintain one throughout employment.
• Minimum score of 70% on the City of Monroe aptitude examination
• Knowledge of the principles of appraising commercial, industrial, residential and personal
property, and training in property inspection techniques, comparison/adjustment/reconciliation
process and assessment role and tax role preparation.
• Knowledge of the tax assessment practices of the City.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications and
software specific to the department, and the ability to master new technologies.
• Skill in the calculation of figures, evaluation of conditions and values, and making determinations
based on appraisal standards.
• Ability to perform visual inspections, take measurements and determine value of property,
equipment and new or existing structures.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and
resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City officials, property owners and the general
public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing. Ability to prepare and
maintain a wide variety of records and reports according to accepted standards.
• Ability to work effectively under changes in work priorities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both in an office and in the field.
While in the office, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read
regular and small print, view and produce written and electronic documents and enter data on a
computer keyboard with repetitive keystrokes. The employee must be mobile both in an office setting
and in the field with the ability to stand, sit, stoop and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and
reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 25 lbs. without
assistance. Accommodation will be made, if needed, for employees required to lift or move objects
that exceed this weight.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both indoors and outdoors and
regularly travels between work sites using a motor vehicle. The noise level in the work environment varies
from quiet to loud.
July 2025
SALARY: Grade 6 - Hourly Rates ($29.94 - $38.39)
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