PROPERTY ASSESSMENT TECHNICIAN

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

Under the direction of the Business System Administrator, the Property Assessment Technician is responsible for maintaining property ownership and legal description records within the Assessor’s computer aided mass appraisal (CAMA) system.

• Identify documents that trigger changes in property boundaries and/or legal descriptions and determine when such changes should be recorded in the assessment roll.
• Manage property records in the Assessor’s CAMA system by updating, dropping, and adding new records to the assessment roll to reflect changes in property boundaries and/or legal descriptions.
• Assign tax keys and write new legal descriptions for affected properties and maintain records of new subdivisions, certified survey maps and condominiums.
• Verify property descriptions on real estate transfer returns and deeds through various legal sources and/or GIS software/web maps.
• Meet with the public and employees of governmental agencies on matters involving discrepancies in property descriptions and other related issues concerning real property.
• Coordinate property data with City staff in other departments and participate in intra/inter departmental meetings.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1. Two years of experience performing real estate title work and/or land descriptions, listing properties and/or abstracts, and/or performing duties closely related to the essential functions above.
2. Wisconsin Department of Revenue Assessment Technician certification within six months of appointment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: College transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. Transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Student/unofficial copies are acceptable; however, your transcript must be legible and include your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date completed.

• Associate’s degree in real estate or a closely related field from an accredited college.

• Knowledge of real estate title work and land descriptions.
• Knowledge of state and municipal law regarding document recording and land descriptions.
• Knowledge of architectural and building construction terminology.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS mapping software.
• Knowledge of web-based GIS map applications.
• Ability to use standard software programs such as word processing, database, spreadsheet and email.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, platting maps, and government regulations.
• Ability to compute and apply basic math; including fractions, decimals, percentages, areas, and ratios.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate documentation, with attention given to detail.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to perform work independently.
• Effective oral communication skills to accurately communicate information to citizens, co-workers and other City departments.
• Written communication skills to develop professional/technical correspondence and reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with coworkers and citizens whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Decision-making skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and complete projects within deadlines.
• Ability to remain professional at all times.

The current starting salary (PG 3IN) for City of Milwaukee residents is $43,298 annually and the non-resident salary is $42,236 annually.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits2018

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after Friday, September 28, 2018. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting, http://city.milwaukee.gov/jobs.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.