Data Collector

County of Montgomery•Independence, KS

About The Position

Job Purpose and Objectives: Responsible for performing field and office work to estimate property values for Montgomery County. Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Requirements: 1. High school diploma or other equivalent 2. One month of experience in appraisal or real estate Certifications / Licenses: 1. Kansas Driver’s License Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: 1. Ability to apply computer applications and software 2. Knowledge of basic concepts related to the valuation of residential or commercial property and manufactured or mobile homes 3. Ability to measure structures and distances accurately and read maps and plats 4. Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work 5. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently 6. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner 7. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment 8. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously 9. Strong written and verbal communication skills 10. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills 11. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities 12. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm, and courteous manner with the general public and employees 13. Attention to detail Job Competencies: Essential Functions include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Serves as a member of an appraisal team Learns to identify and locate properties from subdivision plats, maps, and legal descriptions Delivers courteous, professional service to customers when communicating in oral or written contact Collects, documents, and records field data Records parcel changes discovered via oblique and/or street-level images Responds to building permits/Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for new construction, alterations, additions, and demolitions Learns about property transfers for appropriate DOR transfer codes Performs basic CAMA data quality control functions Responds to citizen and other inquiries timely and accurate manner while communicating the position of the Property Appraiser in a positive, uniform, and consistent manner Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools, and other aids as required or needed Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic

Requirements

High school diploma or other equivalent
One month of experience in appraisal or real estate
Kansas Driver’s License
Ability to apply computer applications and software
Knowledge of basic concepts related to the valuation of residential or commercial property and manufactured or mobile homes
Ability to measure structures and distances accurately and read maps and plats
Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work
Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
Ability to communicate in a professional, calm, and courteous manner with the general public and employees
Attention to detail

Responsibilities

Serves as a member of an appraisal team
Learns to identify and locate properties from subdivision plats, maps, and legal descriptions
Delivers courteous, professional service to customers when communicating in oral or written contact
Collects, documents, and records field data
Records parcel changes discovered via oblique and/or street-level images
Responds to building permits/Certificate of Occupancy (CO) for new construction, alterations, additions, and demolitions
Learns about property transfers for appropriate DOR transfer codes
Performs basic CAMA data quality control functions
Responds to citizen and other inquiries timely and accurate manner while communicating the position of the Property Appraiser in a positive, uniform, and consistent manner
Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools, and other aids as required or needed
Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic