Job Description

The Appraiser I-Residential discovers and lists property characteristic data of real property throughout Riley County for the purpose of ad valorem taxation with the specifications and guidelines as set forth by the Property Valuation Division and the Riley County Appraiser’s Office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Discover, inventory, and list structures and other improvements associated with residential and agricultural property within Riley County.
• Assist in Ensuring new construction is listed and existing data is accurate.
• Assist in Identifying, photo cataloging, measuring, and sketching pertinent objective data working with an Appraiser III on subjective data i.e. (Quality, CDU, physical condition).
• Conduct interviews of property owners, contractors, or tenants to gain further clarification.
• Reviews maps for accuracy and discrepancies.
• Perform quality control on data entry.
• Communicate workload with supervisor to ensure statutory deadlines are met for all process including annual review and building permits.
• Assist Appraiser III’s with sales review and final review prior to finalization of the appraisal estimates and printing of change of value notices.
• Observe informal and payment under protest hearings.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Provide information to customers by phone, email, or in person. Information includes appraised values, cost sheets, comparable sales sheets, aerial maps, and legal descriptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Within 2 years in position must successfully complete:

• ORION Residential & Agricultural Data Collection, Orion Introduction and Overview of Basic Functionality
• Kansas Property Tax Law
• IAAO 101, IAAO 102 as available, and USPAP

*Course work of equal utility in some cases may substituted or time allowance for successful completion may be made on a case-by-case basis at the Department Head’s discretion.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license required.

Experience: 2 years office experience preferred.

Skills: Ability to exercise both subject and object reasoning. Ability to read maps. Ability to multitask. Knowledge and ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs. Ability to enter data into a variety of systems accurately and completely. Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with the public. Ability to use basic math skills and take measurements accurately.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually normally.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.