Appraiser Assistant/Appraiser I

Appraiser Trainee (No Experience Required)

Licensed Appraisers may also apply as position may fill with Appraiser II, III, IV depending on applicant pool.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assists appraisers in general and administrative tasks including but not limited to updating property record cards, inspecting and photographing properties, sketching building dimensions, and identifying design and constructions characteristics. Under the supervision of an Appraiser III, IV or the County Assessor, The appraiser trainee will work through all aspects of the valuation of property. This will include the valuation of both real and personal property including residential, recreation, vacant land, agriculture and other properties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the direct supervision of the County Assessor and general direction of the senior appraisers

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Processing large amounts of data including replacement costs of structures by itemization and valuation of component parts; assists with development of computer cost standards, utilize computer modeling and evaluating inputs to develop an accurate cost approach to value.

Review appraisals for uniformity and consistency in mass appraisal work. Must understand market changes and must analyze comparable sales; research and analyze market data. Under the direction of senior appraisers, must complete ongoing appraiser assignments and assists in ongoing appraisal work load. Must be able to work with new growth and analyze new construction from building permits or ongoing discovery.

May complete assignment for BOE hearings, support and defend valuations when appropriate. Must be able to do field inspections for a variety of tasks including valuing property, measuring and sketching buildings, data collection, escaped property and field inspection on greenbelt properties for compliance.

May be assigned to assist with either personal property or greenbelt administration including any tasks outlined under the Appraiser Assistant job description.

Provides customer service both at the counter and on the phone, preparing documents and data entry. Prepares documents and reports, and assists with Board of Equalization. Navigates computer programs to perform valuation work or to retrieve or process data.

Assists County Assessor, Appraiser II, III, IV in general and administrative tasks including but not limited to updating property record cards, inspecting properties, sketching building dimensions, and identifying design and constructions characteristics. Providing customer service both at the counter and on the phone, preparing documents and data entry. Prepares documents and reports and assists with Board of Equalization. Navigates computer programs. Assists with FAA administration and general office duties and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education and Experience:

a. Associates degree in a business related field

AND

b. Utah Appraisers License

OR

c. An Bachelor's degree in a business or related field

All potential employees must meet the minimum standards from the Division of Real Estate to become an Appraiser Trainee including full background check.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of appraisal process and general tax assessment processes. Working knowledge of standard office procedures, policies, and standards of conduct including appropriate standards of dress and grooming. General knowledge of Sanpete county including locations, demographics, and economy. This position requires great attention to detail and accuracy, basic grammar, spelling, mathematics, and computers skills. The operation of standard office equipment, complex filing systems, and various database and appraisal programs as well as the general office suite such as Excel, Word etc.

3. Special Qualifications:

Must be able to complete and pass the following classes:

501 Assessment in Utah

502 Mass Appraisal of land

503 development and use of personal Schedules

22 FAA Administration

101 Basic Appraisal Principles

102 Basic appraisal Procedures.

103 USPAP

Must possess and maintain a current valid Utah driver’s license and have the ability to drive for county business and training.

4. Work Environment:

Incumbents of this position perform in a typical office setting. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, including walking or hiking over rough terrain, standing, stooping, lifting of 50lbs, climbing sitting for long periods, reaching, talking, hearing, and seeing. Rapid work speed is necessary to perform keyboard operations. Common eye, hand, finger, leg dexterity. Mental application including memorizing. Emotional Stability and discriminating thinking. This position requires dealing with angry or hostile people and situations on a regular basis and emotional stability and the ability to de-escalate situations is necessary. Travel within the county will be required on a regular basis and travel outside the county will be required on occasion including overnight stays for up to 5 nights at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.52 - $23.31 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23