Job Description

Compensation: $21.54 - $26.02 hourly DOE

Application Period Ends: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

The Property Appraiser Trainee performs entry level 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. This position is required to conduct field inspections of property and/or structures and may be exposed to adverse weather conditions. The Property Appraiser Trainee reports to the Certified Property Appraiser Supervisor, with Sr. Certified Property Appraisers available for guidance on uncommon issues or situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Property Appraisals and Valuation:

o Conducts detailed appraisal and reappraisal of various property types utilizing methods such as cost, income, sales comparison, considering market conditions and property characteristics to determine fair market value

o Identifies taxable personal property to ensure such items as office furniture, removable fixtures, machinery, equipment, unlicensed vehicles, and other eligible property is properly assessed and entered onto county personal property rolls

o Answers questions of property owners related to the valuation and assessment of property

• Data Collection and Analysis:

o Interviews persons familiar with the property, collects income and expense information, takes measurements and makes sketches of the same

o Compiles data according to accepted appraisal practices to determine fair market value

• Property Inspections:

o Conducts thorough inspections of properties to assess the type and quality of construction, condition, and functional design

o Prepares diagrams of appraised properties; calculates square footage; inputs inventory data on computer

• Compliance and Record Keeping:

o Maintains current files and records of property sales within the county to monitor trends of impending changes in market values

o Prepares documentation; processes paperwork and performs computer data entry; conducts audits to assure accuracy of records

o Records appraisal information on standardized report forms and on the computer

• Training and Development:

o Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, 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

o Travels through designated areas being alert to new construction and land development

• Other Duties:

o Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county policies, procedures and safety practices

o Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Operation of standard office equipment and a personal computer
• Follow written and oral directions
• Visually observe the physical details of property and arrive at an accurate and equitable appraisal
• 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
• 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 a motor vehicle
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, supervisory personnel, state and local elected officials, and the public
• Respond to citizen requests in a courteous manner
• Work cooperatively and constructively with fellow workers and members of the public to provide public service of the highest quality
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required
• One to three years of experience in real estate sales or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered

Special Qualifications

• Must complete Appraisal Courses 1 and 2 approved by the International Association of Assessing Officers within two years of hire
• SQL programming ability preferred
• Report Writer Service preferred
• Valid Idaho driver’s license
• Must successfully complete a background investigation

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clear speech with or without accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to conduct field inspections, often driving or walking through rural or unimproved property, and work in an office environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon 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.