Internal Posting: Appraiser I

Sarpy County • Ne 68046, NE

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Perform entry level appraisal work involving the inspection, collection, analysis, and maintenance of residential and/or commercial property data for tax assessment. With regular attendance, this position conducts field inspections, verifies property characteristics, researches property records, and applies established appraisal principles and techniques.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year of real estate experience.
• Have and maintain a valid Driver’s License, as well as meet eligibility requirements of “acceptable driving standards” as defined by the County.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse individuals.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite and other software related to data management, communication, and other common business processes.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures for confidentiality while adapting to evolving privacy standards and technologies.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships within a team.
• Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and techniques of real property appraisal and mass appraisal.
• Knowledge of real estate terminology, property characteristics, construction methods, and building materials.
• Knowledge of mathematical concepts used in property measurement, valuation, and data analysis.
• Skill in inspecting and measuring residential and commercial properties.
• Skill in collecting, verifying, and documenting property data.
• Skill in applying established appraisal methods and techniques to support property valuation.
• Ability to learn and apply appraisal principles, assessment practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to interpret property records, maps, aerial imagery, blueprints, and legal descriptions.
• Ability to observe and identify property improvements, construction quality, and physical characteristics affecting value.
• Ability to explain appraisal procedures, assessment processes, and property information clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Identify properties through the use of legal descriptions and geographic aerial maps.
• Review building permits, construction blueprints, and aerial map readings for necessary action.
• Identify, collect, and record real property characteristics necessary for the valuation process including construction quality, physical condition, floor plan, room count, age of construction, property location, and other pertinent characteristics.
• Interact with property owners, appraisers, agents, and other representatives to provide information, answer questions, or perform inspections.
• Review the building permits for new construction, remodels, repairs, and new structures.
• Perform on-site inspections of building permits, review building plans, gather digital photo collection, produce building sketches, and calculate square footages to determine residential assessed value.
• Use all forms of assessment data to prepare visual presentations of property locations, standard appraisal procedures, the valuation process, and data analysis of sales and costs.
• Review and analyze market sale transaction.
• Monitor, update, and maintain property record data.
• Participate and assist in defending valuations before the County Board of Equalization.
• Assist senior appraisers in the preparation of documents, on-site inspections, and the analysis of information for appeals to the Nebraska Tax Equalization and Review Commission.
• Remain current on changes in the real estate market, appraisal practice, and state laws and regulations related to property valuation and assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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