What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Appraiser I position at City of Davenport?
The Davenport City Assessor's Office is taking applications for the following full time position:
Residential Appraiser I: Under general direction of the Davenport City Assessor, appraise real estate within the jurisdiction consistent with state law.
The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2025 and starts on first day of employment.
The City also offers:
Residential Appraiser I: Under general direction of the Davenport City Assessor, appraise real estate within the jurisdiction consistent with state law.
The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2025 and starts on first day of employment.
The City also offers:
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation – The City will contribute 5% of the employee’s income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable full time non-bargaining clerical employees)
- 13 paid holidays
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Procedures and practices used to assess and appraise real estate according to Iowa Code
- Computer and appraisal software programs (CAMA) used in the valuation of property
- Forms and records used by the Iowa Department of Revenue
- Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
- Mathematical computations
- English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure and vocabulary.
- Knowledge of or a background in construction is preferred but not required
- Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Complete forms and maintain records and filing system
- Use a computer for the purpose of data entry, spreadsheets, word processing, email, GIS and Internet
- Work cooperatively with other City Offices, Scott County Offices and outside agencies and members of the public
- Preform reviews in all types of weather
- Review and measure all types of buildings
- Attend training on-site or off-site as directed by the Assessor
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree in related field and experience in real estate valuation OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Working knowledge of Office Applications: Excel, Word, Access
- Experience with Property Appraisals (helpful but not required)
- Ability to understand written or verbal instructions
- Valid driver's license and be insurable
- Must pass a background check
Salary : $23
