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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING
VACANCY #26-7-3
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Posted: 7/20/2026
POSITION: Appraiser, County Appraisers Office, Leavenworth, KS
SALARY: \$21.34 -\$22.20/hr (Full Time Benefits Eligible)
County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st
Floor Room 104, in the County
Courthouse.
General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 1901
Spruce Street, Leavenworth, Kansas
or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the application
to 913-684-1028. Application
may be found on the Leavenworth County web site at
www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Human
Resources\>Related Pages\> Apply Here.
This position closes when filled
Leavenworth County Job Description
TITLE: Appraiser
DEPARTMENT: County Appraisers Office
PAY LEVEL: Level E
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N
LOCATION: Leavenworth County Courthouse
SUPERVISOR: Deputy Appraiser
SUPERVISES: N/A
Percentage Of Time Accountabilities
35% 1. Maintenance.
30% 2. Building permits.
15% 3. Setting Annual Real Estate Values.
10% 4. Defending Real Estate Values at the Informal Level.
10 % 5. Performing Sales Validation
SCOPE
Will become capable of making field and office appraisals of
residential, agricultural, and vacant properties.
Gathers, records, maintains and analyzes a variety of data in order to
make appraisals.
Receive and investigate complaints about property assessments, performs
annual reappraisals and defends at the
informal level appeal hearings. Corrects and updates property file
information. Validates real estate sales.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: (\*Required prior to employment)
1\. Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
2\. Knowledge of basic computer use. \*
3\. Knowledge of basic mathematics and statistics.\*
4\. Skill in understanding and completing accredited appraisal courses.
5\. Skill in simultaneously handling multiple tasks.
6\. Skill in the operation of photographic equipment.\*
7\. Skill in using a tape measure to accurately record measurements of
various buildings and all other
appraisal tools.
HUMAN RELATIONS
1\. Must deal professionally with taxpayers and other departments
regarding Appraisers Office methods
and procedures.
2\. Establishing a working relationship with contractors, developers,
realtors and other professionals in the
industry.
3\. Must be team oriented, complies with requests to accept new work
assignments.
4\. Acts as a hearing officer during the informal hearing process.
5\. Observes the preparation and presentation of persuasive evidence
pertaining to value to the Small
Claims Division of the Board of Tax Appeals.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS (This is not an inclusive list, other tasks/duties
may be assigned.)
1\. Identifies the real estate and property rights to appraise
residential and agricultural properties.
2\. Field checks residential parcel, measures improvement(s) when
necessary and compares observation
with information on appraisal forms. Pertinent information includes
square footage, number of stories
and any physical or functional characteristics or economic factors that
enhance or detract from its
assessed evaluation.
3\. Uses the computer assisted mass appraisal systems.
4\. Determines neighborhood boundaries by studying the characteristics
and social-economic factors of a
neighborhood.
5\. Acts as liaison between the county and other municipalities in
regards to zoning, permits and other ad
valorem business that should arise.
6\. Values residential and agricultural land accurately.
7\. Identifi es and collects pertinent data measures, drafts and values a
property beginning with a building
permit.
8\. Conducts annual revaluation of residential and agricultural real
property in Leavenworth County.
9\. Capable of presenting the countys position at the informal appeal
level.
10\. Performs sales validation on all real estate transactions.
11\. Observes the preparation and presentation of
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13618686
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING
VACANCY #26-7-3
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Posted: 7/20/2026
POSITION: Appraiser, County Appraisers Office, Leavenworth, KS
SALARY: \$21.34 -\$22.20/hr (Full Time Benefits Eligible)
County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st
Floor Room 104, in the County
Courthouse.
General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 1901
Spruce Street, Leavenworth, Kansas
or EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the application
to 913-684-1028. Application
may be found on the Leavenworth County web site at
www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Human
Resources\>Related Pages\> Apply Here.
This position closes when filled
Leavenworth County Job Description
TITLE: Appraiser
DEPARTMENT: County Appraisers Office
PAY LEVEL: Level E
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N
LOCATION: Leavenworth County Courthouse
SUPERVISOR: Deputy Appraiser
SUPERVISES: N/A
Percentage Of Time Accountabilities
35% 1. Maintenance.
30% 2. Building permits.
15% 3. Setting Annual Real Estate Values.
10% 4. Defending Real Estate Values at the Informal Level.
10 % 5. Performing Sales Validation
SCOPE
Will become capable of making field and office appraisals of
residential, agricultural, and vacant properties.
Gathers, records, maintains and analyzes a variety of data in order to
make appraisals.
Receive and investigate complaints about property assessments, performs
annual reappraisals and defends at the
informal level appeal hearings. Corrects and updates property file
information. Validates real estate sales.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: (\*Required prior to employment)
1\. Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
2\. Knowledge of basic computer use. \*
3\. Knowledge of basic mathematics and statistics.\*
4\. Skill in understanding and completing accredited appraisal courses.
5\. Skill in simultaneously handling multiple tasks.
6\. Skill in the operation of photographic equipment.\*
7\. Skill in using a tape measure to accurately record measurements of
various buildings and all other
appraisal tools.
HUMAN RELATIONS
1\. Must deal professionally with taxpayers and other departments
regarding Appraisers Office methods
and procedures.
2\. Establishing a working relationship with contractors, developers,
realtors and other professionals in the
industry.
3\. Must be team oriented, complies with requests to accept new work
assignments.
4\. Acts as a hearing officer during the informal hearing process.
5\. Observes the preparation and presentation of persuasive evidence
pertaining to value to the Small
Claims Division of the Board of Tax Appeals.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS (This is not an inclusive list, other tasks/duties
may be assigned.)
1\. Identifies the real estate and property rights to appraise
residential and agricultural properties.
2\. Field checks residential parcel, measures improvement(s) when
necessary and compares observation
with information on appraisal forms. Pertinent information includes
square footage, number of stories
and any physical or functional characteristics or economic factors that
enhance or detract from its
assessed evaluation.
3\. Uses the computer assisted mass appraisal systems.
4\. Determines neighborhood boundaries by studying the characteristics
and social-economic factors of a
neighborhood.
5\. Acts as liaison between the county and other municipalities in
regards to zoning, permits and other ad
valorem business that should arise.
6\. Values residential and agricultural land accurately.
7\. Identifi es and collects pertinent data measures, drafts and values a
property beginning with a building
permit.
8\. Conducts annual revaluation of residential and agricultural real
property in Leavenworth County.
9\. Capable of presenting the countys position at the informal appeal
level.
10\. Performs sales validation on all real estate transactions.
11\. Observes the preparation and presentation of
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