Appraiser I

Elko County•Elko, NV

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Duties may include, but are not limited to, conducting standard field investigations for residential properties, analyzing data in the appraisal of real property, and collecting, analyzing, and tabulating data on sales, rentals, and costs of real and other properties. This role also assists in making income and cost studies of various types of properties, assists in making computations and verifying computations involved in cost estimating and appraising, and prepares scaled drawings of buildings and additions. The Appraiser I will answer questions from taxpayers regarding appraisals, comply with Elko County Policies and department procedures, accurately complete work assignments in a timely manner, and advise the supervisor of project/work status. Effective communication, both orally and in writing, with co-workers and the general public is essential, requiring careful listening and appropriate responses.

Requirements

College course work or enrollment in a 2-year degree program with an accredited college or university; 180 hours of appraisal accredited classes or any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities necessary for this classification
Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license
Basic operation of personal computers and mainframe computers.
Windows platform, Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word)
Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC).
Appraisal methods, proper procedures, principles, and terminology.
Real property appraisal for tax assessment purposes.
The common methods for describing real property.
Homes, construction, residential improvements.
Have a current driver’s license with a driving record in good standing.
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Understanding and carrying out complex written and oral communications.
Understanding, interpreting, and applying complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
Managing time effectively.
Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills especially in dealing with the public.
Making and verifying arithmetical computations with accuracy and speed.
Ability to collect and analyze data.
Ability to make mathematical calculations.
Ability to draw charts and descriptive sketches in connection to appraisal work.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adapt the appropriate and effective course of action.
Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, proprietors, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Conducts standard field investigations for residential properties.
Analyzes data in the appraisal of real property.
Collects, analyzes, and tabulates data on sales, rentals, and costs of real and other properties.
Assists in making income and cost studies of various types of properties.
Assists in making computations and verifies computations involved in cost estimating and appraising.
Prepare scaled drawings of buildings and additions.
Answers questions from taxpayers regarding appraisals.
Comply with Elko County Policies and department procedures.
Accurately completes work assignments in a timely manner.
Advise supervisor of project/work status.
Communicates tactfully, both orally and in writing, with co-workers and the general public.
Listens carefully and responds appropriately.