Appraiser Trainee

Elko County • Elko, NV

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Appraiser Trainee performs routine office and field duties in the appraisal of real and personal property for tax assessment purposes. This role requires working under the supervision of a certified appraiser. Duties include collecting data, preparing appraisal reports, learning departmental functions, and studying relevant statutes and appraisal theories in preparation for certification. The trainee must comply with NV Rev Stat § 361.221 (2013) for Nevada Property Tax Appraiser Certification and maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field. The position also requires representing the department with dignity and professionalism.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of college-level course work in Business Administration or related field
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license
• Must pass both the General and Real Property State exams to be licensed in the State of Nevada within 1 year of hire date
• Working knowledge of real estate terminology
• Knowledge of basic mathematics and geometry.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and regulations.
• Working knowledge and correct usage of business English including spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and formats.
• Working knowledge of business correspondence formats, data collection methods, record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
• Working knowledge of personal computer hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases for the purposes of creating, editing, and distributing information.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, county ordinances and regulations, department rules and regulations, and relevant court rulings.
• 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.
• Performing detailed clerical tasks in an accurate, orderly, and timely fashion.
• Accomplishing organizational goals and working independently on assignments from beginning to end.
• Managing multiple deadlines and competing demands successfully.
• Taking and applying measurements to determine the physical dimensions of a property.
• Reading and interpreting legal descriptions, deeds of title, cadastral maps, building plans, and permits.
• Collecting, assembling, tabulating, and analyzing data for use in arithmetical computations.
• Drawing charts and descriptive sketches.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, city, county, state, and federal officials, and the public as needed.
• Dealing with problems courteously and tactfully.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience applying principles of property valuations preferred

Responsibilities

• Collects data and prepares appraisal reports.
• Learns the basic functions of the various departments in the assessor’s office.
• Studies the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), Nevada Administrative Code (NAC), appraisal theory, and methods of appraisal in preparation for certification.
• Complies with NV Rev Stat § 361.221 (2013) requirement to obtain Nevada Property Tax Appraiser Certification.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends, techniques, and legal developments in tax appraisal.
• Represents the department with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation.

What This Job Offers

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