Appraiser

Iron County • Parowan, UT

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of complex technical duties encompassing the complete valuation process from discovery to defense of value. Duties to include inspection, classification, appraisal and valuation of countywide real property for ad valorem purposes, using industry accepted methods, while observing the highest standards of professional ethics. Work is performed in field. Field visits may be over a wide variety of building, construction, outdoor terrain and during varied weather conditions. This position requires the ability to climb, walk, sit, kneel and bend in varied, outdoor terrain to access properties, collect data and perform essential duties.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited university.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in Real Estate, Construction, Finance or Appraisal related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess Licensed Appraiser designation with the Utah State Department of Commerce.
• Possess a valid Utah Driver License.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Authorization for the Division of Real Estate to obtain fingerprints.
• Review of past and present employment and education records.
• Considerable knowledge of terminology unique to the appraisal field.
• Considerable knowledge of current principles, procedures, techniques and approaches to value used in the appraisal of real property.
• Considerable knowledge of computer assisted property appraisal.
• Considerable knowledge of State of Utah property tax policy.
• Considerable knowledge of Farmland Assessment Act.
• Considerable knowledge of valuation appeals processes related to board of equalization and court proceedings.
• Considerable knowledge of public relations and interviewing methods.
• Considerable knowledge of inter-relationship with other county offices.
• Considerable knowledge of material quality and cost of construction.
• Considerable knowledge of appraisal methodologies related to market, cost and income.
• Considerable knowledge of technical report writing.
• Considerable knowledge of physical attributes of Iron County.
• Considerable knowledge of methods of land appraisal including the terrain, capacity of soil, and comparable value.
• Considerable knowledge of sales ratio studies and coefficient of dispersion.
• Considerable knowledge of interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of statistics.
• Working knowledge of computer modeling.
• Working knowledge of blue print reading.
• Working knowledge of drafting principles and terminology.
• Working knowledge of county geography.
• Working knowledge of basic principles of supervision.
• Ability to analyze and interpret valid sales activity within the property market and to translate findings into meaningful functional sales/assessment ratio studies.
• Ability to visually observe the details of property and arrive at an accurate and equitable appraisal.
• Ability to apply appropriate methods of valuation.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations in determining percentages, volumes, areas, acreage, etc.
• Ability to interpret cost manuals used in the appraisal of property and apply appropriate methods of valuation.
• Ability to make judgment decisions in the appraisal process.
• Ability to read legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps, and blue prints.
• Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Position may be under filled with Certified Trainee Appraiser at a starting wage lower than listed on the posting.
• Must obtain designation as an Ad Valorem Appraiser with the Utah State Tax Commission within 6 months of hire.
• Designation as a Certified Residential Appraiser within 12 months of hire.
• Must maintain ongoing certification through completion of bi-annual, State-approved continuing education and other requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspection, classification, appraisal and valuation of countywide real property for ad valorem purposes.
• Defense of value.
• Field visits to a wide variety of building, construction, outdoor terrain and during varied weather conditions.
• Climbing, walking, sitting, kneeling and bending in varied, outdoor terrain to access properties, collect data and perform essential duties.

What This Job Offers

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