Residential Appraiser I

About the role

Kind of Work Are you interested in being a Residential Appraiser for St. Louis County? Put your expertise to work conducting inspections of property, researching, reviewing information and making appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections of property to determine conditions, improvements, measurements and locations
• Researching property descriptions, deeds and other documents
• Reviewing information with property owners and others to assess accuracy of information
• Making appraisals based on available information

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree
• Possession of a valid driver's license

Qualifications

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $30.18 - $42.65 per hour.

This Residential Appraiser position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis.

St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Skills

None specified in the provided job posting.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $30.18 - $42.65 per hour.

Schedule

N/A

Selection Process

• Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Rating System: Supplemental questions will be 100% of the scoring process. Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-13.

Tentative Recruitment & Screening Process

• July 9, 2026 - Applicant screening to begin
• Week of July 27, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of August 10, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

Essential Functions

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

Veterans Preference

• If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you.

Physical-medical Standards

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

Drug Testing

All new employees must take and pass a drug test.

Background Check

All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify.

Employment Eligibility Verification

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

Probationary Period

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a 12-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

Non-discrimination

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.