What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMPUTER AIDED MASS APPRAISAL MODELER position at Clark County?
About The Position
The Clark County Assessor's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Computer Aided Mass Appraisal Modeler position. This position develops, tests and verifies complex statistical models used to assist in establishing taxable values in Clark County annually. The ideal candidate should have education and experience in specification and calibration of models, experience using current modeling software and have a strong knowledge of advanced statistical measures. This position will be a part of the Assessor's Office, Appraisal Division.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, AND four (4) years of full-time professional level experience in assessment, statistics or a directly related field. Professional level experience that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. Must have computer skills to develop/administer assessment models. Experience in a public agency setting and project or programmatic lead experience is desirable.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may be required to possess a valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at time of appointment.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings and visit various job sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
The Clark County Assessor's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Computer Aided Mass Appraisal Modeler position. This position develops, tests and verifies complex statistical models used to assist in establishing taxable values in Clark County annually. The ideal candidate should have education and experience in specification and calibration of models, experience using current modeling software and have a strong knowledge of advanced statistical measures. This position will be a part of the Assessor's Office, Appraisal Division.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, AND four (4) years of full-time professional level experience in assessment, statistics or a directly related field. Professional level experience that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years. Must have computer skills to develop/administer assessment models. Experience in a public agency setting and project or programmatic lead experience is desirable.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may be required to possess a valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at time of appointment.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Plans, organizes and completes modeling for assessment purposes, utilizing SPSS and/or other statistical applications.
- Performs complex computer modeling and the ability to work in a CAMA system, requiring advanced level computer skills.
- Develops, tests, implements and verifies mass appraisal models for all property types.
- Understand real estate market trends to determine overall impact on assessments within Clark County.
- Understand principles, practices and theories used in property appraisal and valuation.
- Coordinates and performs research, administrative and technical activities necessary to achieve accurate modeling results.
- Makes recommendations regarding policy and procedure development and implementation associated with assessment modeling.
- Reviews and verifies data, model use and prepare adjustments to properties in accordance with NRS 361 and NAC 361.
- Drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings and inspect property sites.
- Perform site visits as part of the review and verification process.
- Determine analytical techniques and data gathering process to obtain the required information to perform an accurate analysis.
- Assist in the planning and development of departmental and/or division internal policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
- May be assigned to coordinate activities for specific projects and/or programs.
- Conduct various complex research studies, prepare reports and make recommendations.
- Use standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of work.
- Attend meetings and other departmental functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings and visit various job sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Salary : $39 - $57