Appraiser Assistant- Assessor's Jobs

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Under close supervision of the Residential Appraiser Supervisor, assists Appraisers in performing support functions associated with appraisals of residential, commercial, industrial and multi-family residential property using standard and computer-assisted appraisal methods.

Assists and provides the general public with information about matters of record affecting real property including commercial property, vacant land, manufactured and residential home valuation.

Performs property appraisal functions under general supervision.

• Provides a monthly report of weekly activity within the division to the Residential Appraisal Supervisor.
• Collects data regarding property characteristics and documents changes observed; assist in making determination on quality and condition of properties in order to arrive at current and correct property valuations.
• Assist Appraisers with day-to-day duties by utilizing computers, map, and blueprint reading skills in the planning and implementation of daily work.
• Uses recognized appraisal techniques and methodologies in order to assist determinations of value on both real property and personal property.
• Provides information to the public, both in the field and in the office, regarding property valuation. Answers questions related to appraisal and other department functions. Investigates and makes determinations of value in response to questions or complaints from the public.
• Researches and prepares valuation data for Appraisers to use in defending valuations at protest hearings, including the verification and analysis of recent comparable sales data.
• Performs field inspections of property and structures, including personal property assessment as needed, to assist in validating property valuation data.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other Job-related Duties As Assigned.

Education. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience. Experience in real estate, real estate appraisals, construction or a closely-related field is preferred.

Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy.

Licenses/Certifications. Must have valid driver’s license. International Association of Assessing Officer (IAAO) Certification (course 101) is required within one year of hire.

Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). All employees must undergo a driver’s license record check; classified employees must pass a background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Must have knowledge of computers and office practices and procedures; business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic arithmetic.

Must have skill in reading, understanding, and working with mapping data; evaluating data and assisting in the formulation of valuation data; recognizing new techniques and learning these techniques as they are developed; setting priorities, coordinating multiple tasks, and analyzing the results; handling multiple projects and multiple requests; professional communication; and establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with others. Must become proficient in the use of computer assisted mass appraisal software.