What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser Technical Assistant position at Sanpete County?
Appraiser Technical Assistant
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs appraisal support, GIS, database, computer, and administrative duties for the Assessor’s Office. Assists with property records, data analysis, mapping, technology projects, and general office operations.
The ideal applicant is someone who enjoys technology, likes solving problems, and is willing to learn. Formal IT or GIS employment experience is not required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direct supervision of the County Assessor and general direction of the senior appraisers
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists appraisers with property records, inspections, photographs, measurements, sketches, sales research, and data entry.
Works with appraisal software, GIS, databases, spreadsheets, and other computer systems to maintain, review, analyze, and report property information.
Assists with GIS mapping, database management, data cleanup, imports, exports, reports, and special technology projects.
Helps troubleshoot software, computer, and data issues and assists with finding practical solutions to improve office efficiency.
May assist with spreadsheets, automation, scripting, artificial intelligence tools, computer hardware, networking, or other technical projects based on knowledge and ability.
Provides customer service, prepares documents and reports, and assists with other appraisal and office duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education and Experience:
a. Associates degree
AND
Experience in appraisal, GIS, computers, databases, programming, data analysis, real estate, business, or a related area is helpful but not required.
Relevant knowledge and ability may come from work experience, education, certifications, personal projects, hobbies, independent study, or other hands-on experience.
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
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23