Job Title:

Certified Property Appraiser Department:

Assessors Salary:

$25.00

Effective Date:

Until Filled Position Information:

Full Time with Benefits General Statement of Duties Performs 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; performs related work as required. Classification Summary The principal function of an employee in this class is to conduct technical appraisals and reappraisals of various properties, as assigned. Property appraised includes improved and unimproved rural, farm, residential, and commercial properties, manufactured homes, and personal property, depending on assignment or specialization. The work requires field inspection of property and/or structures, which may result in stressful personal contacts and situations. The work is performed under the supervision of Assessor. The nature of the work requires the employee to be detail oriented and time sensitive to mandated deadlines. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment and in the field, including exposure to adverse weather conditions. Examples of Work (Illustrative Only) Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Under direction of trained personnel: Performs appraisal of rural, residential, manufactured housing, commercial properties, and personal property to arrive at an estimated fair market value for ad valorem tax purposes;
• Records appraisal information on standardized report forms and on computer;
• Answers questions of property owners related to the valuation and assessment of property;
• Interviews persons familiar with property, collects income and expense information, takes measurements and makes sketches of the same;
• Inspects property for the type and quality of construction, condition, and functional design;
• Compiles data according to accepted appraisal practices to determine fair market value;
• Prepares diagrams of appraised properties; calculates square footage; inputs inventory data on computer; Maintains current files and records of property sales within County to monitor trends of impending changes in market values;
• Travels through designated areas being alert to new construction and land development; Prepares documentation; processes paperwork and performs computer data entry; conducts audits to assure accuracy of records;
• Responds to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures and safety practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:

Current office practices; Operation of standard office equipment and a personal computer.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality and quantity;
• Follow written and oral directions;
• Visually observe the physical details of property and arrive at an accurate and equitable appraisal;
• Apply appropriate methods of valuation;
• 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;
• Make judgment decisions in the appraisal process;
• 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 standard office equipment, including a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
• Operate a motor vehicle;
• Prepare statistical reports and records;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, supervisory personnel, state and local elected officials, and the public;
• Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines. Acceptable Experience and Training
• High school diploma or GED equivalency required; or
• One (1) year experience in real estate sales or a related field preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. Special Qualifications
• Idaho property appraisal certification;
• Complete Appraisal Courses 1 and 2 and two additional courses approved by international Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
• Idaho driver's license; Essential Physical Abilities
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instruction and communicate effectively in person and by telephone;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written instructions and observe, inspect, and appraise real and personal property;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment, including computer equipment, and operate a motor vehicle;
• Sufficient personal mobility, strength, agility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to conduct field inspections, often driving or walking through rural or unimproved property, and work in an office environment.

EOE Statement Payette County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

Office Outdoor work

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Payette, ID 83661 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Payette, ID 83661: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person