Mineral Assessor III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21004278
- Class code
- 21004278
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Mineral Assessor III is $4,040 to $6,464 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $48,483 to $77,574 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21004278.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $4,040 | $6,060 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,310 | $6,464 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $24.86 | $37.30 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Applies advanced techniques and theories in determining the value for assessment of mineral and coal resources. Serves as an expert in advanced geo scientific software and the mining industry to provide guidance on matters relating to mineral property tax matters. Assists management and legal in overseeing the protest process and defends assessments in Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals and Circuit Court; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Applies advanced techniques and theories in addition to knowledge of regulatory laws and restrictions as they relate to the interpretation and evaluation of geologic, topographic, geophysical, geochemical, and economic data to perform valuations for assessment of mineral and coal resources. Advises county officials and Property Valuation Administrators (PVA) on matters relating to mineral property tax matters. Using ArcGIS and AutoCAD prepares digital maps depicting coal seams, property ownership, coal leases, tax districts, etc. Assists in classroom with teaching the PVA ArcGIS class. Works closely with management and legal areas in the protest process to resolve any disputed areas.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in a Physical Science or related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience in the appraisal, exploration, or extraction of minerals. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in any of the above related fields will substitute for the experience requirement on a year- for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Certification as a professional geologist (A.I.P.G. or A.A.P.G.) will substitute for the primary education. A bachelor's degree supplemented by two years of experience in the appraisal, exploration, or extraction of minerals OR registration as a professional engineer by the Kentucky State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors will substitute for the primary education.
Special requirements
Must complete courses and meet the requirements to be awarded a Certified Kentucky Assessor (CKA) and Senior Kentucky Assessor (SKA) designations from the Office of Property Valuation as determined by the agency.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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