Appraisal Specialist I

Teller County Government•Cripple Creek, CO

3d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Teller County's Assessor's Office in Cripple Creek, Colorado, is seeking an Appraisal Specialist I to conduct field inspections of vacant land, agricultural, personal property, and other improved properties, and to perform a range of administrative functions. The role supports property assessment and valuation work, responds to public inquiries, maintains property and personal-property records, and assists appraisers with case preparation and hearings. The position is full-time, non-exempt, on site, and scheduled for 40 hours per week. It requires willingness to work unscheduled overtime and/or weekend hours, a valid Colorado driver's license, and the ability to travel independently over rough or steep terrain. Work takes place both in the office and in the field; fieldwork may involve rain, snow, hail, dirt, and extreme cold or heat.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in an office setting or customer service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to gain knowledge of local government, office procedures, and equipment.
Ability to gain knowledge of Colorado statutes related to property taxation and the guidelines, regulations, and requirements of the Colorado Department of Property Taxation.
Skill in performing and reviewing mathematical and statistical calculations.
Skill in preparing detailed records, reports, and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and to establish and maintain professional working relationships with coworkers, other county departments, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and the public.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment, measure existing structures, travel independently over rough or steep terrain, and drive.
Ability to communicate adequately with coworkers, public officials, and the public both verbally and in writing.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid Colorado driver's license.
Willingness to work unscheduled overtime and/or weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Process ownership transfer documents, deeds, splits and combinations, lot line vacations, subdivisions, mining claims involving surface and/or mineral rights, and address changes.
Answer public inquiries about the assessment process, property valuation, and Colorado Department of Property Taxation guidelines, regulations, and requirements; assist with problems and suggest solutions.
Conduct on-site inspections of vacant land, agricultural, personal property, and other improved properties to determine land attributes and property characteristics as needed.
Enter data in the property records database and create sketches of improved properties using specialized software.
Conduct sales confirmations.
Assist appraisers with reviewing and researching case preparation to defend values of vacant land, residential, and agricultural-classified properties before boards and hearings.
Process agricultural status requests; monitor lease files and manufactured home information; process title transfers and title purges; track movement into and out of the County; maintain inspection reports; provide recommendations to the Assessor; and coordinate with the Treasurer regarding property taxes.
Manage the Law Enforcement Confidentiality Program.
Process abatements, including researching cases, monitoring deadlines, and calculating tax refunds.
Process applications and maintain records for Senior Homestead and Disabled Veterans Exemptions; monitor legislative changes and ensure program compliance.
Review, evaluate, and update information on the Assessor's website.
Assist with cartography requests, process map modifications and corrections resulting from property transactions, determine property areas and boundaries, and maintain mining claim ownership and precedence.
Collect, process, and maintain personal property data and information; request questionnaires for various personal property types; enter new information and changes into RealWare; use available resources to discover and locate businesses with personal property; and help coordinate field inspections to meet annual inspection and audit requirements.
Assist with training as necessary.
Perform similar duties as assigned.

Benefits

Two Meritain Aetna health plans, with the County paying 50% to 100% of the premium depending on the selected plan.
HSA plan with a County contribution of $1,250 for employee-only coverage or $2,500 for employee plus one or more dependents.
Telehealth/Teledoc options.
Dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Basic and voluntary life coverage.
401a retirement plan: employees contribute 4%, the County matches 8%, and employees are fully vested after five years.
457b deferred compensation plans with pre-tax and post-tax options.
Paid vacation, sick leave, 12 holidays, and one floating holiday.
Aflac.
Wellness programs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Education assistance.
Employee discounts.
Uniform allowance.