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Under general supervision, responsible for performing appraisals of residential, commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential property using standard appraisal methods and computer-assisted appraisal systems.
Determines land values, geographic or neighborhood influences, and economic impact on real property values.
- Measures and draws basic property dimensions; collects descriptive and analytical information with respect to area of responsibility and inputs data into computer system; verifies database characteristics; reads maps; collects, analyzes, and verifies real property sales information; performs property appraisal functions and independently inspects property and structures through field visits driving throughout the County; classifies and verifies property characteristics;
Assesses complex land, commercial, industrial, or residential real property.
- Utilizes accepted assessment techniques, methods, practices and systems.
- Conducts statistical analyses using advanced statistical methods, predictive planning and modeling techniques used in appraising real property.
- Researches governing directives to answer questions and to resolve complex problems encountered.
Responds to property owner concerns and questions related to value.
- Investigates, determines, and initiates corrections.
- Explains departmental procedures in response to questions raised by the public.
- Defends appraisals formally and informally at protest hearings.
Serves as team leader on special projects.
- Assigns, directs, evaluates, and trains appraisers in property assessment and appraisal techniques.
- Reviews subordinates’ work and checks for correct measurements, calculations and equity.
- Maintains accurate records and files.
- Completes written progress reports to the Commercial Appraisal Supervisor as directed; and is responsible for knowing and abiding by all department and county policies and procedures.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other job-related duties as assigned
Education. High school diploma or equivalent. Degree in a closely-related field is preferred.
Experience. Three years of job real estate appraisal experience (commercial, land, multi-family and residential).
Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy.
Licenses/Certifications. Must have a valid driver’s license. Successful completion of International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Courses I, II, III, and IV preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Department of Taxation and Revenue accreditation and/or state licensed real Property Appraiser preferred.
Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must pass a background and driver’s license record checks.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Knowledge of:
Appraisal principles and practices of real and personal property including laws, regulations and ordinances affecting the appraisal processes.
Appraisal standards and principles.
Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic statistical analysis.
Proper methods to maintain accurate records; modern office practices and procedures.
Computer and general office equipment operation including word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
Skilled in:
Using necessary computer applications used in the department.
Applying appraisal principles and techniques to property inspections.
Reading and interpreting blue prints, maps, property descriptions, sales data, and real estate property contracts.
Ability to:
Interpret profit and loss statements, income expense reports, and perform costs analysis.
Communicate effectively both orally in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
