Compensation: $21.54 - $26.02 hourly DOE
Application Period Ends: Open Until Filled
Job SummaryThe Property Appraiser Trainee performs entry level technical duties related to the appraisal of improved and unimproved rural, farm, and residential land, commercial properties, manufactured homes and/or personal property to determine market value for ad valorem tax purposes. This position is required to conduct field inspections of property and/or structures and may be exposed to adverse weather conditions. The Property Appraiser Trainee reports to the Certified Property Appraiser Supervisor, with Sr. Certified Property Appraisers available for guidance on uncommon issues or situations.
Key Responsibilities
• Property Appraisals and Valuation:o Conducts detailed appraisal and reappraisal of various property types utilizing methods such as cost, income, sales comparison, considering market conditions and property characteristics to determine fair market valueo Identifies taxable personal property to ensure such items as office furniture, removable fixtures, machinery, equipment, unlicensed vehicles, and other eligible property is properly assessed and entered onto county personal property rollso Answers questions of property owners related to the valuation and assessment of property
• Data Collection and Analysis:o Interviews persons familiar with the property, collects income and expense information, takes measurements and makes sketches of the sameo Compiles data according to accepted appraisal practices to determine fair market value
• Property Inspections:o Conducts thorough inspections of properties to assess the type and quality of construction, condition, and functional designo Prepares diagrams of appraised properties; calculates square footage; inputs inventory data on computer
• Compliance and Record Keeping:o Maintains current files and records of property sales within the county to monitor trends of impending changes in market valueso Prepares documentation; processes paperwork and performs computer data entry; conducts audits to assure accuracy of recordso Records appraisal information on standardized report forms and on the computer
• Training and Development:o Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areaso Travels through designated areas being alert to new construction and land development
• Other Duties:o Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county policies, procedures and safety practiceso Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Skills and Abilities:• Operation of standard office equipment and a personal computer• Follow written and oral directions • Visually observe the physical details of property and arrive at an accurate and equitable appraisal• Make mathematical calculations in determining percentages, volumes, areas, and other necessary and related calculations• Interpret cost manuals used in appraisal of personal and real property• Read legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps and blueprints• Operate a variety of tools and equipment such as calculator, camera, measuring devices, and related required tools• Work under varying and extreme weather conditions• Work independently and handle a variety of public interactions or situations with tact and diplomacy• Read, interpret, and apply laws, resolutions, ordinances, codes, and contracts• Operate a motor vehicle• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, supervisory personnel, state and local elected officials, and the public• Respond to citizen requests in a courteous manner• Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality • Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive…