What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser position at McKinley, County of (NM)?
FOR BEST CONSIDERATION APPLY BY APRIL 30, 2026
***A RESUME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION
Definition: The purpose of this position is to establish the value of property for taxation purposes. This is accomplished by locating property; assisting assessment valuations; and appraising property. Other responsibilities include auditing and inspecting businesses; assisting residential, commercial, and mobile home appraisers; and performing other duties as needed.
Essential Job Functions: Note: 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 may not be required to perform all duties, and may be required to perform additional, position related tasks.
- Locates property by researching property record data, state, county, and city business license, telephone directories, sign, or new advertisements; investigating new business or relocated businesses currently not on tax roll; and deleting businesses that have closed.
- Entering computer data; checking printouts to ensure accuracy in value; checking tax schedule; assisting in appraisal and map changes; answering customer questions; locating property; identifying ownership or legal description; and serving as Notary Public.
- Locate, identify, and assess property for taxation.
- Provides audits and inspecting businesses by conducting on-site inspections; finding market value; reviewing audits of returns; and comparing taxpayer reported assets with identified assets during visit.
- Assists residential, commercial, and mobile home appraisers by processing valuations with computer entries and assessing procedures; categorizing structures; measuring, taking digital photos; conducting field inspections; and verifying mobile home information.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to drive in designated County vehicle to multiple locations within McKinley County.
- Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical calculations involving; ratio of ownership, percent of reappraisal; square footage(s) of floor plans, area calculations of properties and full assessed values.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all sales prices, financial, personnel, and other information.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn and apply extensive and often complex software programs, including but not limited to position-specific databases and drawing/drafting programs.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn and apply livestock and manufactured home valuations.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as legal descriptions, property cards, regulations, operating instructions, legal documents, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to measure and photograph buildings and improvements and log field notes appropriately.
- Ability to write reports with proper format and verify accuracy of information in reports.
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks requiring the use of mental capabilities.
- Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.
- Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
- Ability to complete repetitive calculations, data entry, and other work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ability to handle difficult situations involving the public, vendors, staff, and others in a professional manner.
- Ability to receive and process payments, refunds, and receipts for cash, check, and credit card transactions.
Supervisory Controls: This position is performed under direct supervision of the Chief Deputy Assessor, who provides detailed instructions, work processes, assignments and establishes deadlines and priorities. The incumbent performs work assignments independently but refers unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor for assistance. Work is closely reviewed in process or upon completion.
Working Conditions: The work requires office and field work. Office work is performed in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated area with level floors that are carpeted and/or tiled. Fieldwork requires extensive travel, some of which is over dirt roads causing rough rides. At times, a 4-wheel drive vehicle is required. Considerable walking is required over rough terrain to locate and measure buildings on remote tracks of land in order to obtain measurements.
Guidelines: Written guidelines consist of instructions from the Chief Deputy Assessor but may include, New Mexico State manuals, instructions and directives, Marshall and Swift appraisal guides, and other texts, reports, and periodic publications devoted to the appraisal profession.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Any combination of college education, training and/or related experience equal to one (1) year
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience directly related to the essential job functions specified
- Experience in property appraisal and/or real estate
- Bilingual (Navajo or Spanish)
- Experience working in a county/local government
Physical Demands:
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of light items such as books, papers, file folders, map cases, and other light items weighing up to ten (10) pounds.
- Manual dexterity to operate computer keyboards, calculators, and other office equipment.
- Good vision and good hearing.
- Physical stamina to spend long periods (3 to 4 hours) riding or driving over rough, unimproved roads and trails to locate and appraise real property in isolated locales.
- Frequent walking over uneven, weedy, and brushy terrain to physically examine real property.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License at time of employment and be insurable for liability purposes; and the ability to possess a New Mexico Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire date.
Conditions of Employment:
- Completion of IAAO Course 101, within one (1) year of hire
- May be required to pass a post offer-of-employment physical examination
- Final offer of employment is contingent upon favorable background and reference checks
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.