Appraisal Data Collector

Description

Initially under close supervision, performs a variety of data gathering tasks and general clerical duties in support of Assessor Office personnel. While this position is prohibited from establishing value; since employee will not be a licensed appraiser, assistance to help certified appraisers is a major function of this position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Performs field work for the County Assessor's Office, which involves inspecting, verifying, and gathering data and other pertinent information on all taxable real and personal property in order for a certified appraiser to determine a value for tax purposes. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform routine data collection while learning how to independently work and while learning all pertinent County and departmental procedures as well as systems and practices. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision.

Examples of Duties

(Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions).

• Discovers, lists and when appropriate, measures all types of improvements, both real and personal property. The above will primarily be achieved through direct field visits, but may also be verified through telephone calls, correspondence, aerial photography, conversation with real estate professionals, contractors, developers, engineers and property owners.
• Confirms existing data, notes any differences, takes photos and makes extensive notes sufficient to assist a certified appraiser in establishing a value.
• Determines the location of various improvements when parcel divisions or realignments occur.
• Under the direction of a certified appraiser, performs data input of appraisal data, gathering and confirming sales data to include use of public records, correspondence, telephone interviews and field visits.
• Coordinates with the City of Winnemucca and Humboldt County Building Departments to collect, organize, and maintain records of building permits and architectural plans of all buildings constructed in each jurisdiction. This also requires maintaining and tracking all permits for various stages of completion. This would include reviewing current permits against appraisal records and parcel maps to identify potential discrepancies in parcel number, address or location of improvements on the parcel and contact appropriate governmental agency to resolve discrepancies and correct records as necessary.
• Performs extensive field work and visits various sites that involves walking long distances.
• Acts as information source to property owners and other interested parties in the field, at the public counter, and over the telephone? explains appraisal and appeal procedures to taxpayers.
  
  

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training).

Knowledge Of

• Basic policies and procedures related to the appraisal process.
• Basic concepts and terminology related to real or personal property appraisal and taxation.
• Laws, regulations, policies and procedures regarding valuation of real and/or personal property.
• Basic GIS mapping functions.
• Marshall & Swift® cost manuals.
• Data collection procedures utilized in real and/or personal property appraisal.
• Basic knowledge of materials, and terminology related to building construction? business arithmetic? correct business English? techniques for dealing with the public, in person and by telephone? standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment? standard record keeping principles and practices? computer applications related to the work.
• Information required on appraisal records and computer databases.
• Computer software specific to the department/division.
• General knowledge of the valuation of real and/or personal property and relevant statutes and regulations.
• Departments and agencies associated with the Assessor's Office.
  
  

Skill To

• Use a variety of technical computer programs related to appraisal activities including CAMA system and GIS mapping applications.
• Establish and maintain general and technical record keeping systems.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
  

Ability To

• Organize own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines? using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines, perform detail-oriented tasks? and must be able to complete a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and adhering to statutory regulations and deadlines.
• Read and interpret legal descriptions, statutes and regulations, deeds of title, cadastral maps, building plans, and permits and descriptive sketches.
• Create detailed digital sketches including delineating and labeling building areas according to Marshall & Swift® cost manuals.
• Perform clerical and quality control duties to aid appraisers in the valuation process and in preparing information for Boards of Equalization and support clerical staff in these duties.
• Perform data entry and retrieval, word processing, and create spreadsheets.
• Develop computer logs, tables, and files.
• Perform complicated mathematical and geometric calculations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, property owners, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the general public.
• Use standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, telephones, copiers, digital cameras, calculators and FAX machines.
  
  

Experience and Training:

Required

Any combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of general clerical experience performing a variety of office clerical tasks, including the use of a computer or any combination of training and experience that would demonstrate the desired knowledge and abilities of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Humboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers.

State and Local Income Tax

• The Constitution of the State of Nevada prohibits the taxation of income.
  
  

Retirement

Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) (1)

• Humboldt County, Nevada contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement.
  
  

Nevada Deferred Compensation Program (NDC):

• The NDC is voluntary retirement savings program for employees of the State of Nevada, NSHE and other local government employers.
• The program is designed to supplement other retirement savings and pensions.
• Contributions are made pre-tax and investment earnings are tax-deferred or you may invest on pre-tax (Roth) basis and your investment earnings will be tax free upon eligible withdrawal.
• Both types of deductions are made through payroll.
  
  

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Stipend

• Humboldt County, Nevada provides a monthly insurance stipend to assist employees who elect to participate in any of the County offered insurance plans.
• The stipend for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $1,300.00 per month for Employee only, Employee and Spouse, and Employee and Child(ren) Health Plan Options and $2,000.00 per month for the Employee and Family Health Plan Option listed below.
  
  

Health Insurance Eligibility:

• Employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage.
• Eligible employees as defined in the group health insurance plan are eligible to enroll in the group health insurance plan effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dependents of employees, as defined in the current plan booklet, are also eligible for coverage under the insurance plan at the employee's expense.
• Employees must authorize a payroll deduction for the share of the health coverage premium to be paid by the employee.
  
  

Health Plan Options (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):

• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Monthly coverage costs are:
• Employee only: $1,013.29.
• Employee and Spouse: $2,229.26.
• Employee and Child/Children: $1,823.95.
• Employee and Family: $3,141.24.
• The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
• Individual In Network: $1,000.00.
• Individual Out of Network: $2,000.00.
• Family In Network: $2,000.00.
• Family Out of Network: $4,000.00.
• After deductible has been met, a coinsurance (2) of the following will be applied:
• In Network: 20%.
• Out of Network: 50%.
• High-Deductible Plan with HSA
• Monthly coverage costs are:
• Employee only: $849.69.
• Employee and Spouse: $1,869.31.
• Employee and Child/Children: $1,529.44.
• Employee and Family: $2,634.06.
• The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
• Individual In Network: $3,400.00,
• Individual Out of Network: $3,400.00.
• Family In Network: $6,800.00.
• Family Out of Network: $6,800.00.
• After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied:
• In Network: 0%.
• Out of Network: 30%.

Prescription Drug Insurance (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):

• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Preferred Network Pharmacy
• Tier 1 - Typically Generic
• $10 copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
• $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
• Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand
• $30 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30- day supply)
• $75 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
• Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand
• $45 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
• $112 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
• In-Network Pharmacy
• Tier 1 - Typically Generic
• $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply - (retail - 30-day supply)
• Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
• Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand
• $55 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
• Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
• Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand
• $85 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
• Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
• Out of Network Pharmacy
• All Prescriptions
• 50% coinsurance, deductible does not apply
• Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered.
• High-Deductible Plan with HSA
• In-Network Pharmacy (No Preferred)
• 0% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail and home delivery)
• Out of Network Pharmacy
• 30% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail) and Not Covered (Home Delivery)

Dental Insurance Plan Options (Administered by Kansas City Life):

• High Plan
• Monthly coverage costs ae:
• Employee only: $57.89.
• Employee and Spouse: $102.56.
• Employee and Child/Children: $89.06.
• Employee and Family: $145.28.
• The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
• $25 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of $75.00.
• The deductible does not apply to preventative services.
• After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:
• 20% Basic Services.
• 50% Major Services.
• 50% Orthodontic Services.
• Calendar Year Maximum per Person:
• Dental Maximum: $2,000.
• Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500.
• Low Plan
• Monthly coverage costs are:
• Employee only: $45.09.
• Employee and Spouse: $92.11.
• Employee and Child/Children: $80.40.
• Employee and Family: $130.45.
• The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
• $50 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of $150.00.
• The deductible does not apply to preventative services.
• After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:
• 20% Basic Services.
• 50% Major Services.
• 50% Orthodontic Services.
• Calendar Year Maximum per Person:
• Dental Maximum: $1,500.
• Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500.

Vision Insurance Plan (Administered by Kansas City Life):

• In-Network coverage with a VSP Provider:
• Monthly coverage costs are:
• Employee only: $7.71.
• Employee and Spouse: $15.44.
• Employee and Child/Children: $16.51.
• Employee and Family: $26.39.
• The In-Network Copay is:
• $10 for an Eye Exam every 12 months.
• $25 Material Copay - frames, lenses and contacts.
• Frames (every 12 months).
• $130 allowance for frames.
• 20% savings on the amount over your allowance.
• Lenses (every 12 months).
• Covered in full after Materials Copay.
• Contacts (instead of glasses) every 12 months.
• $130 allowance for elective contacts.
• Contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation).
• $210 allowance for medically necessary contact lenses.
• Out-of-Network Providers:
• Monthly coverage costs are:
• Employee only: $7.71.
• Employee and Spouse: $15.44.
• Employee and Child/Children: $16.51.
• Employee and Family: $26.39.
• The Out-of-Network Allowances are:
• Exam - $45 Allowance.
• Frames - $70 Allowance.
• Lenses:
• Single Vision - $30 Allowance.
• Lined Bifocal - $50 Allowance.
• Line Trifocal - $65 Allowance.
• Lenticular Lenses - $100 Allowance.
• Contacts (including Elective and Necessary):
• $105 Allowance.
• Please contact Humboldt County Human Resources for additional information on available health insurance plans.

Leave Plans

Annual Leave

• All full-time employees will earn annual leave beginning from their initial date of hire at a rate of .0385 hours earned per hour's paid (3).
• Part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week will earn annual leave on a pro-rated basis.
• Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 3, 6, 11, 16, 21 and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 200 hours per year.
• While on probationary period, an employee cannot take annual leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time.
  
  

Sick Leave:

• Eligible Humboldt County, Nevada employees accrue sick leave at the rate of .05 hours for each hour worked up to a maximum accrual of 120 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 980 hours.
  
  

Holiday Leave:

• Eligible Humboldt County, Nevada employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per year plus one additional day as a floating holiday (4).
• Holidays eligible for paid holiday leave include:
• New Year's Day,
• Martin Luther King Day,
• President's Day,
• Memorial Day,
• Juneteenth Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Nevada Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day,
• Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and
• Christmas Day.

Tuition Reimbursement

• Humboldt County, Nevada values its employees and empowers them to enhance their skills by taking career related higher education courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars.
• To that end, the County has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $4,500 per year (5) in educational expenses.
  
  

Note: Humboldt County, Nevada provides benefits to regular employees. Most part-time positions are ineligible for benefits.

1: PERS retirement benefits are only available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will instead participate in Social Security.

2: Coinsurance is the percentage of costs paid by employees after they have paid/met their respective deductibles.

3: Employees will accrue annual leave during their introductory period but are not allowed to use annual leave until you they have been employed continuously for at least 6 months.

4: Employees are eligible to receive the additional floating holiday after successful completion of one (1) year of service with the County.

5: Restrictions apply. Please contact Humboldt County Human Resources for more information.