BUFFALO COUNTY

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSTION TITLE: Field Reviewer (Residential, Commercial, Ag)

DEPARTMENT: Buffalo County Assessor’s Office

Reports to: Buffalo County Assessor

PURPOSE: Gather parcel information, pick up improvements, measure, analyze and observe condition of real estate properties in Buffalo County. Accurately sketch on paper and then upload to computer system.

Essential Functions:

• Review property with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Maintain the confidentiality of documents and transactions.

• Prepare and send out monthly letters as requested.

• All daily tasks as assigned by Assessor.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.

• Prefer background in real estate, construction, or agriculture.

• Ability to drive county vehicle daily throughout county; getting in and out on a frequent basis.

• Ability to work in all types of weather.

• Willingness to be part of the team.

• Ability to be perceptive of new things, changes in surroundings.

• Ability to operate Tablet and computer programs: Excel, MIPS, Pictometry, GIS, & One Note

• Ability to perform assignments with accuracy & attention to detail (record card, excel reports, and system reports).

• Ability to communicate openly and honestly to interact with customers to address their concerns, questions, and assist them if possible.

• Ability to communicate openly and honestly work up the chain of command, receive instruction from the assessor or immediate supervisor.

• Ability to work with little to no supervision and to establish and perform work patterns and priorities with minimal direction.

• Ability to make independent operating decisions based upon experience and knowledge of departmental operations.

• Ability to make accurate arithmetical computations.

• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of departmental information.

Essential Education, certifications, and or licenses:

• High School Diploma/ GED

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record to use county vehicle.

Essential Physical Demands and Typical Working Conditions:

• Work is performed both outdoors and indoors reviewing properties.

• Work will require running a tape measure to measure building, accurately sketch on paper & upload into computer system.

• Work will require routinely getting in and out of a county vehicle to conduct review.

• Work will require routinely lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Work duties may be stressful at times due to interacting with the general public and working under deadlines.

Essential Attendance and Availability Requirements

• Must maintain an acceptable level of attendance.

• Must be punctuality.

• Must be available to work as determined by the County.

• Must work such regularly-scheduled hours as are determined by the County.

• Must work any required overtime, weekends, and holidays.

• Must work at the assigned work site.

• Must travel as required.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The County recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him or her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.22 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person