Assistant Appraiser

County Of Lincoln • Lincoln, KS

391d

About The Position

The Assistant Appraiser position at the Lincoln County Appraisers Office involves skilled work under the supervision of the County Appraiser. The role focuses on assisting with the discovery, listing, and appraisal of all classes of property, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The position requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication with the public and various agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Kansas Driver's License required.
• Willingness to attend training to become a Certified/Licensed Appraiser.
• Knowledge of laws relating to property valuation preferred.
• Ability to operate computers and software, including ORION, and other office equipment necessary.
• Strong command of the English language and effective communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational and public relation skills needed.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data recording.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of mathematics related to property valuation.
• Experience in customer service or public relations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the discovery, listing, and appraisal of taxable property.
• Compile and maintain historical data for evaluations and reports.
• Report discrepancies and changes affecting property valuation.
• Assist in maintaining and modifying information compiled by Orion.
• Generate and transfer information for tax generation to appropriate departments.
• Receive and file department documents.
• Identify and locate property parcels from maps and legal descriptions.
• Visit properties to verify accuracy of records.
• Measure structures, draw sketches, and compute area and perimeter.
• Identify structural features and types of construction of buildings.
• Interview owners, tenants, and agents to obtain information.
• Measure and estimate project completion times.
• Communicate with the public for appraisal information.
• Identify property uses and respond to citizen inquiries.

Benefits

• Training provided for certification as a Licensed Appraiser.
• Opportunity for career advancement within the county appraisal office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: High school or GED