Employment Opportunity for Assessing Appraiser

Assessing Appraiser
Holland Charter Township 

The Township seeks a qualified person to fill the full-time position of Assessing Appraiser.

Position:             Assessing Appraiser

Department:       Assessing

Salary Range:     $49,900-$52,500

Basic Function:  The Assessing Appraiser assists the Assessor with the appraisal of all real and personal properties and preparation of the assessment and tax rolls in accordance with Michigan General Property Tax Laws and State Tax Commission rules.  Perform related work as required.

Desirable Qualifications:

  1. This job requires knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting or related field, supplemented by prescribed courses in property appraisal and assessment administration.

  2. Knowledge of the professional principles, methods and techniques of real and personal property appraisal, including an emphasis in the scope of personal property appraisal.

  3. Knowledge of Michigan General Property Tax Laws and regulations and rules governing the assessment of real and personal property in the State of Michigan, with an emphasis in the scope of personal property assessment. Knowledge of the procedures and practices for the compilation and processing of assessment rolls.

  4. Ability to read and analyze complex building and construction plans and to analyze, comprehend and process detailed information and data.

  5. Knowledge of current office practices and procedures, business English and grammar; ability to write legibly; ability to accurately input and maintain data and accurately prepare and maintain files, schedules, records and reports.

  6. Functional knowledge of and proficient user and data entry experience with personal computers and relevant associated software, including Microsoft Windows office productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheet, etc), BS&A Equalizer assessing applications and GIS applications.

  7. Interpersonal relationship skills necessary to effectively communicate and work with employees, property owners, realtors and the general public.

  8. Skill in compiling, maintaining and evaluating complex descriptive and financial data accurately and make mathematical measurements and calculations with speed and accuracy.

How to apply:  Resume with cover letter and completed job application accepted at:

Holland Charter Township
Attn: Assessor
353 North 120th Ave.
Holland, MI 49424
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An Equal Opportunity Employer

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