Appraiser I or II

Garfield County Colorado•Glenwood Springs, CO

30d•$26 - $37

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Interpret cost, market, and income data for the purpose of establishing market valuation of individual properties and/or personal property for taxation purposes. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (These duties are illustrative of typical essential responsibilities of the job, and may vary according to assignment) Appraiser I: Performs essential job functions under close supervision. Develops the skills necessary to compile, organize and maintain real and personal property appraisal data, including data collection of real property sales, sales verification, computer sales reports, and other appraisal data collection necessary to complete valuations of real and/or personal property. Develops the skills and knowledge necessary to appraise real and/or personal property in compliance with the State of Colorado statutory appraisal guidelines and in conformance with office policy as directed by the Assessor, to include physical inspection of new and old properties, statistical analysis of market areas and maintenance of detailed files of valuation conclusions for specific market areas. Performs physical inspections of properties within the county due to new construction, demolition, historic property, property owner complaints, property protests and/or appeals, personal property audits, or other conditions which may require inspection. Computes and compiles real and/or personal property appraisals as requested. Provides assistance to Assessor, Deputy Assessor, Chief Appraiser and other Appraisers in the collection and analysis of sales data and other appraisal data as needed. Learn administrative skills to obtain knowledge of the entire office and be able to answer questions from the public. Learns and utilizes software programs, including, but not limited to, appraisal software, ArcGIS software, Microsoft Excel, and imaging software. Provides assistance to administrative staff to aid in completion of office tasks as necessary. Is present at office during appeal period to assist in providing information and documentation to property owners regarding valuation of individual properties or personal properties. Assists Appraisers in providing written documentation in property valuation disputes at County Board of Equalization hearings, Arbitration hearings, Colorado Board of Assessment hearings, and District Court of Colorado Court of Appeal hearings. Drives vehicles to perform one or more essential functions. Attends and successfully completes appraisal classes in order to obtain a Mass Appraisal License within two years of employment as required by statute. Reviews all work products to ensure highest level of quality. Appraiser II: Under some supervision, performs all essential functions of the Appraiser I. Compiles, organizes, and maintains real and personal property appraisal data, including data collection of real property sales, sales verification, computer sales reports, and other appraisal data collection necessary to complete valuations of real and/or personal property. Appraises real and/or personal property in compliance with the State of Colorado statutory appraisal guidelines and in conformance with office policy as directed by the Assessor, to include physical inspection of new and old properties, statistical analysis of market areas and maintenance of detailed files of valuation conclusions for specific market areas. Provides written documentation and oral testimony in property valuation disputes at County Board of Equalization hearings, Arbitration hearings, Colorado Board of Assessment hearings, and District Court or Colorado Court of Appeal hearings. Attends and successfully completes continuing education appraisal classes and maintains a Mass Appraisal License during entire term of employment. Performs other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned, including but not limited to, oil & gas real and personal property, agricultural property, sand & gravel production, multi-family, golf courses, or other specialized appraisal assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Must obtain a Mass Appraisal License within two years of employment.
Two (2) years of experience in the field of residential appraisal and experience performing mass re-appraisals with minimal supervision.
Mass Appraisal License.

Responsibilities

Interpret cost, market, and income data for the purpose of establishing market valuation of individual properties and/or personal property for taxation purposes.
Compile, organize and maintain real and personal property appraisal data, including data collection of real property sales, sales verification, computer sales reports, and other appraisal data collection necessary to complete valuations of real and/or personal property.
Appraise real and/or personal property in compliance with the State of Colorado statutory appraisal guidelines and in conformance with office policy as directed by the Assessor, to include physical inspection of new and old properties, statistical analysis of market areas and maintenance of detailed files of valuation conclusions for specific market areas.
Perform physical inspections of properties within the county due to new construction, demolition, historic property, property owner complaints, property protests and/or appeals, personal property audits, or other conditions which may require inspection.
Compute and compile real and/or personal property appraisals as requested.
Provide assistance to Assessor, Deputy Assessor, Chief Appraiser and other Appraisers in the collection and analysis of sales data and other appraisal data as needed.
Learn administrative skills to obtain knowledge of the entire office and be able to answer questions from the public.
Learn and utilize software programs, including, but not limited to, appraisal software, ArcGIS software, Microsoft Excel, and imaging software.
Provide assistance to administrative staff to aid in completion of office tasks as necessary.
Be present at office during appeal period to assist in providing information and documentation to property owners regarding valuation of individual properties or personal properties.
Assist Appraisers in providing written documentation in property valuation disputes at County Board of Equalization hearings, Arbitration hearings, Colorado Board of Assessment hearings, and District Court of Colorado Court of Appeal hearings.
Drive vehicles to perform one or more essential functions.
Attend and successfully complete appraisal classes in order to obtain a Mass Appraisal License within two years of employment as required by statute.
Review all work products to ensure highest level of quality.
Provide written documentation and oral testimony in property valuation disputes at County Board of Equalization hearings, Arbitration hearings, Colorado Board of Assessment hearings, and District Court or Colorado Court of Appeal hearings.
Attend and successfully complete continuing education appraisal classes and maintains a Mass Appraisal License during entire term of employment.
Perform other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned, including but not limited to, oil & gas real and personal property, agricultural property, sand & gravel production, multi-family, golf courses, or other specialized appraisal assignments.