Property Appraiser 1

Your job in the department is to . . .
Perform appraisals of urban and rural residential properties for property tax purposes.
Your job also involves . . .
Providing public service relating to property assessment information and representing the Assessor's Office in Board of Property Tax Appeals hearings.Conduct physical reappraisal of residential properties:

• Perform site visits to maintain accurate inventory of property data within defined study areas for mass appraisal purposes.
• Process M50 Exception forms for damaged or omitted property.
• Record and enter reappraisal data in CAMA system.

Conduct physical appraisal of new construction:

• Research building permits and plans.
• Create and maintain accurate building sketches.
• Perform site visits to verify inventory and size of improvements.
• Process M50 Exception forms for new property.
• Record and enter new property data in CAMA system.

Provide public service:

• Answer basic questions and provide information relating to property valuation and the Oregon Property Tax system.

Represent the Assessor's Office in Board of Property Tax Appeals hearings.Minimum Education Level
Associates
Specifics: Associate of Science Degree in property appraisal or real estate technology
Substitution Note: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with major course work in Business Administration, Accounting, Real Estate, Engineering or related field. Three years' work experience in real estate or business administration affording a knowledge of real property valuation, or successful completion of an approved two-year training program as a County Property Appraiser Trainee.
Certifications
Specifics: Certification as a Registered Appraiser by the Oregon Department of Revenue is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained by continuing education. ORS 308.010; Signing a Certificate of Confidentiality is required under ORS 308.413(3)
Driver's License
Oregon Driver's License required
Specifics: Must obtain within 30 days of hire.
Desirable Qualifications: 1 - 2 years' experience in an Oregon County Assessor's Office.
Knowledge of:

• Oregon Property Tax system including Statutes and Administrative Rules.
• Word and Excel computer programs
• Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system (Tyler Technologies).
• Cadastral mapping.
• Standard appraisal practices.
• Basic mathematics.

Skill or ability to:

• Apply basic mathematics.
• Navigate CAMA system.
• Navigate and interpret GIS and Assessor's plat maps.
• Read standard building blueprints.
• Conduct residential appraisals.
• Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the County, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
• Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
• Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the County. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Job Conditions: May encounter hazardous situations related to adverse weather, dangerous animals, and drug operations while conducting field inspections. Outdoor activities and extensive car travel. Frequently interacts with irate members of the public.
Work Location: Lincoln County
Travel: Extensive travel by county vehicle for field appraisals and continuing education.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.

• Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
• Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Employment Type: Full-Time