WORKING AND OTHER CONDITIONS

Status: Full-time

Working Days: Monday through Friday

Hours per week: 40, generally 8 per day

Transportation: Use of own vehicle may be required

Travel: Travel is required within the county, also some out-of-country meetings, seminars or classes.

             Some overnight stays may be required.

Cell Phone: Personal cell phone is required

SUMMARY

Working directly under the supervision of the Assessor and Deputy Assessor, collects data to be used for real estate appraisals on existing, remodeled property or new construction including evaluation of all the components related to the premises.  In addition, provide general office, clerical, and related administrative support operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may and will be required and assigned.

Learn basic understanding of the principles and practices of real estate appraisal, laws and ordinances pertaining to the assessment of real estate.

Assist in the appraisal process of all classes of properties in the field and in the office as required.

Conduct field work by evaluating existing real estate and collecting data necessary to determine assessed valuations by performing related work as required.

Handle physical requirements of being out in the field working in all weather conditions, e.g., getting in and out of vehicle, walking around properties, bending and reaching to obtain measurements

Take the initiative to always scan property record details for potential errors, outdated obsolescence or notes that need to be changed.

Interpret notes form field work completed on new construction, construction removed or revaluation changes.  Calculating math changes accurately, process changes accurately.

Compute property values utilizing the Iowa Department of Revenue’s State Manual and the “CAMA” system.

Update the assessor’s main real estate files and CAMA files, including data entry and sketches, if necessary.

Operate vehicle safely possessing a valid Iowa driver’s license and proof of insurance and drive in various weather conditions.  Must have use of own vehicle in performance of duties and responsibilities.

Work flexible hours, if needed.

Prioritize workload.

Sort and file records.

Make photocopies, fax records and keep accounts of all copies, mail and fax transactions.  Scan documents and transfer information to CD or DVD.

Answer telephone, convey messages, and transfer calls to the appropriate person.

Greeting and wait on customers at the counter.  Give information to customers as allowed by law.  Help the public in a timely, efficient and competent manner.

Learn and understand the different title ownership and legal descriptions.

Learn and be able to adequately explain to the public the definition of market value as it relates to assessments.

Learn about and be able to explain the tax credits and exemptions that are available to the public, the appropriate deadlines and assist the public with the application if necessary.

Learn and be able to explain the assessment process of all classes of properties, how values are derived and how the appeal process works.

Correspond with customers through mail, telephone, fax and email.

Utilization of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook programs.

Maintain good communication and good working relationships with co-workers, immediate supervisors, other departments, and the general public.

Always maintain a professional attitude and appearance while representing the office and use good judgment in personal time activities.

Conduct business with other offices/departments in the courthouse and county system in a congenial and businesslike manner.  Understand that it is in the best interest of this office to always cooperate with those offices/departments and their personnel.

Refrain from activities that would have an adverse effect on the public opinion or general effectiveness of this office.

Attend schools, conferences, seminars, and meetings as required by the assessor.

Answer questions from or give responses to the media only as direct by the assessor.

The skill level of the appraiser is expected to continually increase over the term of the appraiser’s employment.

SUPERVISON RECEIVED

Works directly under the supervision of the Assessor and the Deputy Assessor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Minimum education required is graduation from high school or a GED.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to respond to questions from the public and present accurate information to customers and general public.  Must have excellent written, verbal, listening and communication skills.  Must be able to read, write and speak English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference and fundamentals of geometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.  Ability to use and read tape measure and/or electronic measuring device.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Ability to operate pc/laptop, telephone, calculator, printer/copier, scanner, fax and digital camera.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen, sit, stand, and walk for substantial periods of time.  Handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.  Reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close up, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to comply with the requirements established by the Board of Supervisors to receive mileage reimbursement and drive a motorized vehicle to various locations to measure and list property or attend classes, meetings or seminars.