Chief Assessor

Chief Assessor City of La Crosse, WI 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. How to Apply Post Date May 12, 2026 Application Deadline Jun 12, 2026 To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi. Apply Now Job Details Salary DOQ/E Job Function Division Manager Position Type Full Time City of La Crosse Address 400 La Crosse St La Crosse , WI 54601-3396 United States Population 52,680 Website http://www.cityoflacrosse.org Form of Government Mayor-Council ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job