Appraiser I

The Appraiser I position at Shawnee County, Kansas, involves the appraisal of residential, commercial, and industrial real property under general supervision. This role is critical in ensuring accurate property valuations and involves a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall assessment process. The position is supervised by the Residential Supervisor and requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism in property appraisal. The job entails a range of responsibilities, including sales validation, where the appraiser verifies the conditions of sale and the validity of sale prices through site inspections of sold properties. This includes measuring and verifying property characteristics, taking photographs of structures, and ensuring legal descriptions are accurate. Additionally, the appraiser is responsible for collecting and verifying property characteristics, which involves measuring buildings, verifying interior data, and documenting contributory items that impact property valuation. Another key aspect of the role is representing Shawnee County in hearings, where the appraiser explains appraised values to taxpayers and defends these values at various hearing levels. This requires the preparation of appropriate documentation in a timely manner. The appraiser also engages in data analysis, assisting senior appraisers in determining coefficients and variables for assigned market areas, and analyzing sales to identify changes in market conditions. The position also includes responsibilities related to new construction and building permits, where the appraiser measures and lists newly constructed buildings and verifies current property use and occupancy levels. Finally, the appraiser is tasked with conducting a final review and value reconciliation, ensuring that each parcel is valued correctly and that any significant changes in value from the previous year are documented appropriately.