Appraisal Support Specialist - Assessor's Office

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Appraisal Support Specialist performs paraprofessional work in direct support of property appraisal activities within multiple divisions of the Assessor's Office. Placement will be determined in support of business needs. An in-person written skills test will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Requirements

• One year of clerical experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver license is required at time of application
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures
• Within one year of hire must complete the Arizona Department of Revenue introduction to property tax course
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application
• Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications

Nice To Haves

• Relevant education from an accredited college or university may be substituted
• Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment may be substituted

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized research of records, data collection, and verification, and prepares reports in direct support of appraisal activities
• Utilizes and updates databases, spreadsheets, logs, maps and drawings using computer-aided drafting software and other application software
• Performs field work assisting appraisers by measuring and making rough drawings of structures, taking notes on types of construction, and updating appraisal records
• Reviews property tax value information and statistical data to ensure accuracy and uniformity, update tax roll valuations, and corrects errors
• Verifies valuation of property and tax statements to property owners and responds to questions from the public regarding property values and taxes
• Documents appraisal field notes and updates property record information
• Reviews property records to verify legal description, clear title, changes in ownership, proportions of land splits, and property tax valuation information
• Reviews and sorts documents, creates new records and inputs, and retrieves information using automated systems
• Interprets, codes, classifies, and enters information from a variety of source documents in an automated data entry system
• Operates various office equipment such as typewriters, computer terminals and personal computers, facsimile machines, photocopiers, calculators, and scanners
• Provides assistance to the public regarding values and assessment process
• May lead and train other paraprofessional or clerical staff

Benefits

• The County requires pre-employment background checks
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history
• A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County
• Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems
• Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment
• Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations
• Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship
• EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer
• We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED