Property Appraiser
Property Appraiser
Position Summary
Responsible for inspection of real property and determining proper valuation for tax assessment purposes.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties (3D):
Tasks are multiple and diverse with some interrelationship across processes. Handles some unrelated functions. Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents. May monitor budget activities but not responsible for budget and expenditure authority.
Inspects new and existing buildings taking note of type of construction, interior systems and other details; takes measurements of buildings or additions; determines proper classification of property; prepares field sketches and prepares property records; estimates new property valuations.
Investigates complaints on property values and works to correct inequities. Meets with property owners to discuss property values.
Prepares a variety of records and reports including assessor data sheets and market research data.
Provides appraisal and related information to the general public and other departments.
Attends appraisal education and training seminars as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (position requirements at entry):
Appraisal practices and techniques;
Building material, practices and terminology;
State and local laws governing the assessment process;
Geographic layout of the City.
Ability to read and use GIS Maps and Data
Property appraisal and assessment principles and practices;
Collect and analyze information on cost and sales data;
Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
Use a variety of office equipment and related applications;
Ability to read and analyze construction plans;
Exercise substantial amount of independent judgment.
Judgment/Decision Making (4D):
Develops objectives and general policies and procedures for a specific program or functional area of responsibility within general scope of established operational goals and plans.
Day-to-day work and decisions do not require direction or review by immediate supervisor.
Frequently solves complex problems. End results are reviewed by supervisor.
Strategic issues are referred to supervisor.
Errors in judgment could significantly affect the operations of one or more line/s of business or operation/s.
Relationships
Leadership/Supervisory Responsibilities (2D):
Lead worker over others in similar jobs and/or provide work leadership and direction for employees.
Assist with training of other staff members.
Relation to Others (3D):
Regular and substantial contact with others. Contacts usually involve discussions related to the interpretation of policies and/or programs. Contacts may include property owners, Realtors, Builders and the multiple levels of Board of Equalization process.
May handle sensitive and/or complex information as supervisor allows.
Assess and diffuses problem situations and requires influencing others to reach consensus.
Explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of customers.
Communication is generally one-on-one but may require small group presentations.
May assist with media inquiries per request.
Skills
Education (5D) and Experience (4D): (position requirements at entry):
Associates Degree plus specialized assessor training.
Three to five years experience as Property Appraiser Technician or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Special Requirements:
Valid Drivers License
Class I City Assessor Certification – must obtain within three years of hire.
Working Conditions
Environment (2D):
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Incumbents may be subjected to electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases and extreme temperatures and travel.
Working conditions involve some exposure to moderate risk of accident and require following basic safety precautions. Physical demands include moderate physical activity that includes prolonged standing and/or walking, handling moderate weight objects and/or using or carrying equipment. Work may require routine travel.