COUNTY APPRAISER - TRAINEE

County of Elmore•Mountain Home, ID

7h•$17 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs entry level technical duties related to the appraisal of improved and unimproved rural, farm, and residential land, manufactured homes and/or personal property to determine market value for ad valorem tax purposes; performs related work as required. The principal function of an employee in this class is to attend formal classes and training and receive on-the-job training in the techniques and methods of property appraisal. The Trainee observes and assists Certified Property Appraisers in the performance of their duties. The work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Appraiser or Chief Deputy, with assignment to a Certified Property Appraiser. The nature of the work requires the employee to be detail oriented and time sensitive to mandated deadlines. The principle duties of this class are performed in the field and in the general office environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of current laws, resolutions, ordinances, codes, and contracts and how they apply
Knowledge of mathematical calculations in determining percentages, volumes, areas, etc.
Knowledge of legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps and blueprints
Ability to attend classes and training seminars to become a certified property appraiser
Ability to visually observe the physical details of property and arrive at an accurate and equitable appraisal
Ability to apply appropriate methods of valuation
Ability to interpret cost manuals used in appraisal of personal and real property
Ability to make judgment decisions in the appraisal process
Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment such as: camera, measuring devices, etc.
Ability to work under varying and extreme weather conditions
Ability to work independently and handle a variety of public interactions or situations with tact and professionalism
Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment
Ability to prepare statistical reports and records
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, supervisory personnel, state and local elected officials and the public
Ability to respond to citizen requests in a courteous manner
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
Ability to operate a computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks
Ability to make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established procedures
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks

Nice To Haves

Must successfully complete Appraisal Courses 1 and 2, approved by the International Association of Assessing Officers, within two (2) years of date of employment

Responsibilities

Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions
Reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas
Performs detail appraisal of rural, residential, manufactured housing and personal property to arrive at an estimated fair market value for ad valorem tax purposes
Records appraisal information on standardized report forms and on computer
Identifies taxable personal property to ensure such items as office furniture, removable fixtures, machinery, equipment, unlicensed vehicles, etc., are properly assessed and entered onto County personal property rolls
Answers questions of property owners related to the valuation and assessment of property
Interviews persons familiar with property, collects income and expense information, takes measurements and makes sketches of the same
Inspects property for the type and quality of construction, condition and functional design
Compiles data according to accepted appraisal practices in order to determine fair market value
Prepares diagrams of appraised properties; calculates square footage; inputs all inventory data on computer
Maintains current files and records of property sales within County in order to monitor trends of impending changes in market values
Travels through designated areas being alert to new construction and land development
Prepares documentation; processes paperwork and performs computer data entry; conducts audits to assure accuracy of records
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures and safety practices
Performs other office functions and related duties as needed