Appraiser Trainee or Appraiser

Douglas County • Assessor - Minden, NV

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About The Position

This position performs intermediate appraisal work involving real and personal property for tax assessment purposes and substantiates appraisals before taxpayers and/or the Board of Equalization. The posting may be filled as an Appraiser Trainee or Appraiser depending on qualifications; the listed duties describe the Appraiser Trainee role. The position is part of a job family and exercises no supervision.

The incumbent locates, inspects, classifies, and values taxable property; gathers and analyzes property, market, and sales information; prepares appraisal reports and assessment records; and explains valuation decisions to members of the public. The position also supports assessment-roll preparation, processes declarations of value and related tax information, and represents the County in assessment appeals. Duties are performed in accordance with Nevada statutes and professional appraisal practices. The work includes field inspections using a County vehicle, as well as office work in a moderately noisy setting and occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Salary ranges are $25.63–$35.88 for Appraiser Trainee and $32.63–$45.67 for Appraiser. Continued employment depends on maintaining required licenses and certificates in active status. Employment is contingent on successful completion of background screening.

Requirements

• Appraiser Trainee: Associate’s or technical degree in appraisal, finance, construction technology, or a closely related field, plus one year of experience involving appraisal, assessment, or valuation of real or personal property; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Appraiser: Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of appraisal experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Appraiser Trainee: Valid driver’s license.
• Appraiser Trainee: Obtain State of Nevada Appraisers certification within two years of employment.
• Appraiser: Valid driver’s license.
• Appraiser: State of Nevada Appraisers Certification in Real and Personal Property.
• Maintain all required licenses and certificates in active status without suspension or revocation.
• Successfully complete background screening.
• Meet the physical and sensory demands described for the role, including occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds; speaking or hearing; using hands and reaching; and the stated occasional and frequent movement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret maps and aerial photographs; locate and identify taxable real and personal property through on-site field inspections and classify its use, character, and construction quality.
• Collect general, specific, comparative, and market sales data; interview members of the public and government offices; analyze and interpret information; and inventory taxable real property.
• Establish values for residential, commercial, agricultural, historic, and industrial properties of moderate complexity, including subdivision, commercial, industrial, and vacant-land analysis.
• Determine appraised values using cost, income, or comparative-sales approaches, as appropriate; calculate agricultural and historic deferred tax liens; provide split-parcel values to the Treasurer’s office after roll close; and prepare appraisal reports.
• Assist other Appraisers with determining values, train new or less experienced Appraisers, and function as a Review Appraiser.
• Prepare for and appear at County or State Board of Equalization appeal hearings; defend assessed values and valuation methods using maps, narratives, and written documentation.
• Participate in preparing the secured and unsecured assessment roll, maintain data, and assist with account preparation and verification.
• Perform appraisals according to NRS guidelines and professional appraisal practices.
• Receive, review, verify, and process declarations of value; estimate values when declarations are not received; and audit title companies for compliance.
• Explain appraisals and the valuation process to the public in the field, office, and by telephone.
• Monitor and record aircraft declarations; inspect tie-downs and hangars; monitor declarations, appraise, and process tax information for mobile homes; and assist with billing and collection of applicable taxes.
• Use a County vehicle for tasks related to the job.
• Represent the County with dignity, integrity, and cooperation, and contribute to team or work-unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree