Appraiser

Performs difficult professional work in appraising residential/rural real property for assessment purposes. Conducts field inspections of properties to be appraised, collects data for new construction and appraises properties with splits or rezoning. Assists the public with questions concerning assessments, and performs duties to assist the Director and Assistant Director of Real Estate Valuation. Work is performed independently, but is subject to administrative review by the Director of Real Estate Valuation. An employee in this class must be thoroughly familiar with the methods and techniques involved in appraising real property, and with the laws and ordinances governing real property tax assessments. Performs other duties as assigned.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collects, produces, and analyze statistical and market data and identifies economic factors affecting property valuation.
• Conducts field inspections to verify data on existing structures or to measure and collect data on new structures and accurately maintaining data on a CAMA system.
• Reviews and interprets building plans verifying new construction data and correctly sketched buildings.
• Analyzes and interprets recorded legal instruments and other source documents to accurately and effectively to establish residential property values.
• Monitor county zoning cases and other factors that impact property valuation.
• Communicate with tax payers, real estate professionals, Board of Equalization Members, tax reps, other county employees to resolve valuation question and explain all aspects of property assessment programs.
• Collect evidence for Board of Equalization Hearings
• Working knowledge of basic principles and practices of property appraisal and appraisal terminology as it pertains to residential properties
• Adequate knowledge and ability to read building plans and blue prints
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Operate a personal computer and related software
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of appraising real property; laws and ordinances governing the appraisal of real property.
• Ability to analyze facts affecting property values and use of sound judgment in determining property values.
• Ability to develop and express ideas effectively in oral and written form and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in personal computer skills with software including Word, Excel and CAMA system.