Property Appraiser I/II/III

JOB Expected Hire Pay Scale*:
Level I: $2,045.07 - $2,254.69
Level II: $2,202.33 - $2,428.07
Level III: $2,371.67 - $2,614.76*Current County employees may be eligible for a higher step placement per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The County of Del Norte, Assessor's Department, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Property Appraiser I/II/III. This position is classified as full-time. Level I/II:
To appraise real property for taxation purposes by collecting, compiling, analyzing and assessing property information. This work consists of moderately complex and responsible technical duties at a journeyman level of classification. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework of policies and procedures.
Level III:
To appraise real property for taxation purposes by collecting, compiling, analyzing and assessing property information. Supervise appraisal staff. Direct the appraisal workload. Employees in this classification receive limited supervision within a framework of policies and procedures. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Level I/II:

• Classifies and appraises residential, commercial, agricultural and other types of real properties for taxation purposes.
• Analyzes, interprets and documents all required information to derive equitable and justifiable property appraisals.
• Reviews real property records to ascertain property data.
• Conducts field inspection of property site to collect and verify property data.
• Interviews property owners and other relevant parties to obtain and verify property data.
• Reviews and verifies appraisal information on tax roll.
• Reviews and interprets regulations and requirements governing property appraisal.
• Draws property diagrams for appraisal and documentation purposes.
• Acts as information source to property owners and other interested parties regarding property appraisal matters.
• Compiles and organizes Assessor’s Office records for presentation at appeal hearings.
• Attends and participates in appeal hearings.
• Attends required hours of appraiser training courses annually.
• Performs related duties as required.

Level III:

• Supervise and train property appraisers as needed.
• Classifies and appraises residential, commercial, agricultural and other types of real properties for taxation purposes.
• Analyzes, interprets and documents all required information to derive equitable and justifiable property appraisals.
• Reviews real property records to ascertain property data.
• Conducts field inspection of property site to collect and verify property data.
• Interviews property owners and other relevant parties to obtain and verify property data.
• Reviews and verifies appraisal information on tax roll.
• Reviews and interprets regulations and requirements governing property appraisal.
• Draws property diagrams for appraisal and documentation purposes.
• Acts as information source to property owners and other interested parties regarding property appraisal matters.
• Compiles and organizes Assessor’s Office records for presentation at appeal hearings.
• Attends and participates in appeal hearings.
• Attends required hours of appraiser training courses annually.
• Performs related duties as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Level I/II:

• Knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures used in real property appraisal.
• Knowledge of state and local laws, codes and regulations governing property appraisal.
• Ability to apply appropriate methods, practices and procedures used in real property appraisal.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and verify property appraisal information.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to draw legible diagrams of real property sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and tactful working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and the general public.

Level III:

• Possession of a valid State Board of Equalization Appraiser’s Certificate.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures used in real property appraisal.
• Knowledge of state and local laws, codes and regulations governing property appraisal.
• Ability to apply appropriate methods, practices and procedures used in real property appraisal.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and verify property appraisal information.
• Ability to perform arithmetic computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to draw legible diagrams of real property sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate activities of the real property appraisers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and tactful working relationships with fellow employees, representatives of other agencies and the general public.