Assessor exams to be held in April

Iowa Department of Revenue Director Michael Ralston recently announced the scheduling of statewide examinations for the positions of deputy assessor and city or county assessor. The examination for deputy assessor will be held April 9 at 8:30 a.m. in the fourth floor conference room of the Hoover State Office Building in Des Moines. Examination for city or county assessor will be held April 16 at 8:30 a.m., also in the Hoover Building, fourth floor conference room.

Under Iowa law, a person wishing to become eligible for appointment as a city or county assessor or as a deputy assessor must successfully complete an examination and be certified by the Director of the Department of Revenue.

Applications for the examination may be obtained from city and county assessors, county auditors, or from the Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division. Applications must be received by the Property Tax Division at least three days prior to the date of the examination.