Valley County Job Description

Job Title: / Appraiser, Residential / Last Revision: / February, 2015
Reports to: / Assessor, Chief Deputy &
Senior Appraiser / FLSA Status: / Non-Exempt, Fulltime Hourly

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assessor, Chief Deputy Assessor or Senior Appraiser the Residential Appraiser performs a variety of technical duties related to the appraisal of improved and unimproved rural, residential, and mobile homes to determine market value for county tax purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities

·  Conducts appraisals and reappraisals of residential and rural property.

·  Surveys county building activity for new construction or improvements; locates and analyzes changes in land use and makes appropriate adjustments in property appraisals.

·  Performs detailed appraisal of rural and residential property to arrive at an estimated fair market value; using the income, market and cost approaches, records appraisal information on standardized report forms.

·  Enters data on the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system.

·  Interviews persons familiar with property.

·  Collects income and expense information relating to property.

·  Takes measurements and makes sketches.

·  Inspects property for construction, condition, and functional design

·  Compiles data according to accepted appraisal practices in order to determine fair market value.

·  Maintains current file and records on property sales within Valley County.

·  Develops spreadsheets to array data into units of comparison.

·  Defines Geo-Economic areas.

·  Uses ratio studies to determine problem areas.

·  Travels through designated areas being alert to new construction and land development.

·  Researches building permit records, sales and leased plat and tax rolls.

·  Locates new property development and contacts property owner’s to arrange for appraisal.

·  Answers questions of property owners related to the valuation and assessment of property.

·  May be required to testify in court should an appraisal be challenged.

·  May assist with training of new employees.

·  Perform other functions of the department and fills in for other staff as needed.

·  Responsible for working safely and in compliance with Safety rules at all times.

·  Must be able to develop and maintain working relationships with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors.

·  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·  High School diploma or equivalent and/or the ability to read, write, follow directions and perform the essential functions of the job.

·  Associate or Bachelor degree is preferred.

·  Appraisal Experience is preferred.

·  Obtain or possess valid Driver’s License.

·  Ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents and maps.

·  Strong customer service skills.

·  Good verbal and written communication skills.

·  Working knowledge of material quality and cost of construction is desired.

·  Ability to visually observe the physical details of property and arrive at an accurate and equitable appraisal by applying the appropriate methods of valuation.

·  Ability to interpret cost manuals used in the appraisal of property.

·  Ability to make judgment decisions in the appraisal process.

·  Ability to read legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps and blue prints

·  Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment such as calculator, computer, camera, measuring devices, etc.

·  Completion of Appraisal Courses 1 and 2 within first year of hire date.

Working conditions and physical demands

·  Exposure to varying and extreme weather conditions.

·  Regularly required to sit.

·  Use hands to finger, handle or feel.

·  Ability to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

·  Frequently required to stand, walk, and drive.

·  Frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds.

·  Ability to walk on uneven terrain.

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