Appraiser / Office Manager

Job Summary:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• assisting public with assessment inquiries, credits, and exemptions
• processing real estate transfers
• performing on site appraisal inspections
• discovering, listing, and valuing new construction (dwellings and outbuildings) in the rural township and small towns
• analyzing market driven sales statistics
• setting values of rural and small-town properties in accordance with state law

Must be able to work with the public, sometimes in high stress situations. Attendance at Iowa State Association of Counties, Iowa State Association of Assessors, and other out of office meetings and educational opportunities may be required. This position reports directly to the Poweshiek County Assessor. 

Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or a GED is required; bachelor’s or associate degree in business, accounting, economics, or related field(s) is preferred. A valid Iowa driver’s license is required.

Employment applications may be found on our website at poweshiekcounty.org under the ‘employment’ section or call 641-623-5445 for more information.

Please mail the Poweshiek County Employment Application plus a resume and cover letter to:

Poweshiek County Assessor

302 E Main St

PO Box 516

Montezuma, IA 50171

Application deadline: January 23, 2026

Pre-employment drug screening and physical are required. Poweshiek County is an equal opportunity employer.

• Application for Employment

Return Application To

assessor@poweshiekcountyiowa.gov or Poweshiek County Assessor 302 E Main St PO Box 516 Montezuma, IA 50171 Application deadline: January 23, 2026

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Assessor
• Salary Range: $50,688 to $56,758
• Posted: 12/18/25
• Expires: 1/23/26