Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of working level complex technical duties encompassing the complete valuation

process from discovery to defense of tax assessment; performs inspection, classification, appraisal and

valuation of countywide personal and real properties as needed to determine tax valuation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Certified General Appraiser, Deputy County Assessor or County Assessor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs the inspection, classification, valuation and appraisal of real property including residential,

commercial and agricultural properties; completes computer input of data and processing of

documentation as needed to create county assessment roll; may attend equalization hearings or offer

testimony in court as needed.

Coordinates with County GIS staff, monitors segregation and combinations of properties; determines market value and calculates tax assessments; may oversee the clerical functions related to the same; performs general maintenance of property status, processes changes to FAA parcels, coordinates with title companies as needed to prepare and calculate roll back taxes.

Provides assistance to county assessor personnel responsible for processing appraisal results; surveys county building activity for new construction or improvements; reviews application for construction and building permits as needed to schedule appraisals; assists in the development of changes in "Land Value Guideline Book".

Locates and analyzes changes in land use and makes appropriate adjustments in property appraisals; performs detailed appraisal of rural, residential, and/or light commercial at estimated fair market value.

Records appraisal information in current county valuation program in order to determine Ad Valorem

value of property; Assists with the collection and evaluation of sales for local sales study ratio in

order to monitor trends on impending changes in property market value; reviews appraisal decision for

appraisal consistency to assure equity between taxpayers; interviews persons familiar with property,

takes measurements and makes sketches of the same; inspects property for construction, condition, and

functional design; analyzes appraisals and ascertains significant variations from standards.

Travels through designated areas being alert to new construction and land development; researches building permit records, sales and leases, plat and tax rolls; locates new property developments, contacts property owners to arrange for appraisals.

Responds to questions from property owners related to the evaluation and assessment of property; operates computer to obtain results needed for fair taxation; enters property values as needed and determines appropriate appraisal values; recalculates market values when current sales prove a need for updating files; estimates taxes on uncompleted buildings.

Attends county board of equalization hearings to give professional advice on property market values; offers testimony as may be required.

Assists with DMV customers as needed.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school plus one (1) year of specialized training related to above duties;

AND

B. One (1) year of responsible experience in real estate, property appraisal or related field;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of terminology unique to the appraisal field; current principles, procedures, techniques and approaches to value used in the appraisal of real property; computer assisted property appraisal; tax laws of the State of Utah as they relate to property tax and the taxing process; taxation appeals processes related to board of equalization and court proceedings; public relations and interviewing methods; inter-relationship with other county offices; material quality and cost of construction; appraisal methodologies related to market, cost and income; technical report writing; methods of land appraisal including the terrain, capacity of soil, and comparable value; sales ratio studies and coefficient of dispersion; interpersonal communication skills; county geography; basic principles of supervision.

Ability to analyze and interpret valid sales activity within the property market and to translate findings into meaningful functional sales ratio studies; visually observe the details of property and arrive at a accurate and equitable appraisal; ability to apply appropriate methods of valuation; ability to make mathematical calculations in determining percentages, areas, acreage, etc.; ability to interpret cost manuals used in the appraisal of property and apply appropriate methods of valuation; ability to make judgment decisions in the appraisal process; ability to read legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps, and building plans; ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment i.e. calculator, computer, camera, measuring devices, etc.; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with the public, fellow employees, and supervisors; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to interpret, develop and analyze cost manual used in appraisal of property.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must obtain an Appraiser Trainee License with the Utah Division of Real Estate within 12 months of date of hire. Must obtain a Certified Residential Appraiser License with the Division of Real Estate with 36 months of date of hire. Must become a designated Residential Property Appraiser by the State of Utah within twenty-four months from date of hire.Must maintain certification through completion of state available training courses.

Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license.

4. Work Environment:

Incumbent of the position performs generally in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Frequent travel and exposure to outside weather conditions. Tasks require variety of physical activities, periodically involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching. Talking, hearing and seeing essential to job performance. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking.

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