Salary
$21.50 Hourly
Location
Hennepin County
Job Type
Internship
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
24CA831MH009
Department
Assessor
Division
Assessor Projects
Opening Date
02/01/2024
Closing Date
2/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Think beyond the desk with your education in real estate, finance, or economics. The Hennepin County Assessor's Office is seeking to fill multiple appraisal internship opportunities. Interns will work with appraisers in the field collecting data for property tax valuation purposes and other appraisal related tasks. Appraisal experience is not required. Hands-on and field training will be provided.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various sites throughout suburban Hennepin County and remote as job duties require. These are full-time, summer internships working daytime hours, Monday through Friday. These internships will start in May and end in August with the potential to extend on a case-by-case basis. These internships will require traveling to different sites throughout suburban Hennepin County. Interns receive mileage and parking reimbursement for business-related travel. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About these position types:
These are full-time non-benefit earning internship positions.
These positions are internally classified as an Intern II.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
Note: You must attach a resume with your application materials to be considered for these positions.
In this Residential Appraiser internship, you will:The proposed work schedule is Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. with flexibility. The preferred candidate will be able to deal effectively with the public; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; take physical measurements of real property using measuring tools, read and understand real estate descriptions, plots, maps, blueprints. The residential intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
· Travel with their own vehicle to inspect residential properties under general supervision.
· Inspect and conduct mass residential appraisals by reviewing physical characteristics of residential properties (single family homes, townhomes, duplex’s, zero lot line and or condos).
· Verify characteristics on various cities from field cards and sketches by completing door to door inspections, reviewing surveys or completing virtual inspections using aerials and sales data.
· Evaluate and classify residential structures based on construction qualities, complete digital sketches of structures.
· Respond to taxpayers' questions and inquiries regarding valuation and our process for setting values.
In this Commercial Appraise internship, you will: The proposed work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with flexibility. The preferred candidate will be able to engage effectively with the public both in-person, orally and in writing; take physical measurements of real property using measuring tools, read and understand real estate descriptions, plots, maps, blueprints. For summer 2024 we will be reviewing mostly office properties and apartment properties within Hennepin County. The commercial intern will be responsible for the following tasks:
· Travel with their own vehicle to inspect commercial properties under general supervision.
· Complete door to door inspections. Inspections include speaking with the taxpayer, reviewing physical characteristics from our field card, verifying measurements from sketches, and taking photos.
· Evaluate and classify commercial structures based on construction qualities, and complete digital sketches of structures as needed.
· Respond to taxpayers' questions and inquiries regarding valuation and our process for setting values.
Need to have:
· Current enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate or a recent graduate (within 6 months) in a degree program in real estate, finance, economics, architectural drafting, business or other related fields.
· A valid driver's license and access to reliable and consistent transportation for travel to various locations throughout Hennepin County.
· Ability to make physical measurements of real property using a tape or other distance measuring tool; walk on uneven terrain; climb stairs; bend, stoop, and maneuver through narrow areas in order to view physical or structural features of a property; read and understand real estate descriptions, plots, maps, blueprints; make scale and digital drawings of property and calculate areas.
Nice to have:
· Knowledge and aptitude in computer applications, including Microsoft Office programs or equivalent Google products and Apex Sketch.
· Knowledge of:
o Residentials or commercial real estate.
o Building construction materials.
o Real estate terminology.
o Types and methos of appraisals.
· Strong communication and organization skills.
· Strong customer service skills.
About the department:
The Hennepin County Assessor’s Office is responsible for the assessment of real and personal property throughout Hennepin County. The department is committed to accurate property valuations and classifications, as well as, maximizing enrollment in benefit programs. The Assessor’s Office leverages strategic objectives and technology to support its mission and values diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.
Hennepin County values employee retention and engagement through a culture of individual development. If you are a current employee looking for an internship you are responsible for communicating and seeking approval from your supervisor/manager on an arrangement on schedule and workload prior to accepting the paid internship position. The compensation for the internship will be paid at the amount advertised in this posting.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Brooke Haaf
internship2000
Apply here: Internship: Commercial and Residential Appraisers | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)