Appraiser

Iron County•Parowan, UT

11d•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. This position will be designated to work with Greenbelt properties. 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 the 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 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.
Must pass drug screen.
Must pass background screening.

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.
Adhering to the highest standards of professional ethics.
Working with Greenbelt properties.
Performing field visits over 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.
Analyzing and interpreting valid sales activity within the property market and translating findings into meaningful functional sales/assessment ratio studies.
Visually observing the details of property and arriving at an accurate and equitable appraisal.
Applying appropriate methods of valuation.
Making mathematical calculations in determining percentages, volumes, areas, acreage, etc.
Interpreting cost manuals used in the appraisal of property and applying appropriate methods of valuation.
Making judgment decisions in the appraisal process.
Reading legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps, and blue prints.
Operating a variety of tools and equipment.