Appraisal Support Technician

Ada County • Boise, ID

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

General Summary Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2100 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Assessor's Office team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40% , including: Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one 11 paid holidays annually Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems , with 11.96% employer contribution 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match , plus a 401(k) Paid parental leave , life insurance , and robust wellness programs Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing It is our goal to provide the best service possible, and we look forward to helping you. Learn more about Ada County Assessor's Office by visiting their website. POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY: Performs field and office functions in connection with the appraisal of real property. The work includes field inspections, sketching, and assisting appraisers as needed. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Appraisal Support Technician receives assignments that require the limited application of appraisal principles, methods and techniques. The incumbent works under limited supervision and receives guidance when working on new, unusual, or complex assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of personal computers and word processing applications
• Knowledge of Assessor’s Office programs preferred
• Skill entering data
• Skill providing customer service
• Skill accurately filing and categorizing documents
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Must adhere to a professional code of ethics as a sworn Deputy Assessor

Responsibilities

• Performs research on and inspects property to gather data required for appraisals
• Collects and verifies the accuracy of assessment data and assures the correct data is in the official file for each property
• Performs field inspections and operates GPS unit
• Performs daily administrative functions for the appraisers office
• Scans and files documents
• Develops and maintains procedure manuals and flow charts for office administrative and appraisal procedures
• Assists with developing and maintaining office policies and procedures documents
• Keeps records of materials filed or removed using logbooks or computers
• Organizes and prioritizes materials to be filed
• Places material into high density filing system according to classification and identification information
• Performs general office duties such as operating office machines, sorting mail, creating and applying new labels
• Inventories and tracks sensitive assets
• May assist in answering taxpayer questions about assessments
• Performs related functions as required

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• life insurance
• robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

What This Job Offers

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