Appraisal Support Specialist

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•$20 - $27

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.

Requirements

One year of clerical experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid driver license is at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is at time of appointment.

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.