Grow your career with us! The City of La Crosse is seeking to hire a Chief Assessor in the Planning & Development Department. The Chief Assessor is responsible for establishing the accurate and equitable valuation of all residential and commercial real estate in accordance with Wisconsin statutes. The work involves overseeing the department and administration of the real and personal property scheme, reporting, collaboration with other city departments, managing staff and administration of the policies and procedures necessary for completion of the annual assessment roll. Annual salary for this full-time, exempt position ranges between $95,742.40 and $109,657.60.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, public finance, statistics, property assessing preferred. Associate degree in property appraisal and assessment or related field; a minimum of eight years’ experience in progressively responsible real property appraisal, including technical proficiency in appraisal of complex income-producing properties, supervisory experience, and public sector large-scale mass appraisal required. Certification by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue at the levels of both Assessor 2 and Assessor 3 (Wisc. DOR requirement) is required. Must maintain appropriate number of continuing education credits. Prior municipal assessing experience preferred. Must possess valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide your own vehicle for use on the job.

Benefits: The City of La Crosse offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical benefit plans, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, accident insurance, income continuation insurance, voluntary dental and vision plans, paid holidays, vacations, and sick leave. Benefit perks: traditional or high deductible (with HSA) medical plan options available; participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.20% employer contribution; 10 paid holidays, ability to earn up to 12 sick days per year, and vacation time available at date of hire. Selected candidate is subject to background check and post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.