Personal Property Appraiser/Administrative Coordinator

Delta County Colorado•Delta, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is anticipated to close on June 18, 2026, but applications will be accepted until position is filled and removed from the Delta County jobs website. The Personal Property Appraiser I is responsible for valuing taxable business personal property, through established processes identified within the Colorado State Statutes, the Assessors Reference Library and office policy. The Personal Property Appraiser maintains personal property records and performs field appraisals and internal audits within Delta County as well as supporting protested valuations. The Appraiser performs all duties associated with mobile home and real property transfers, plats and processing other legal documents. The Personal Property Appraiser/Administrative Coordinator (Coordinator) is a lead administrative position. In addition to the duties described above, the Coordinator position trains and mentors new department clerk staff who’s duties include processing title conveyance documents, researching legal descriptions, processing plats and all departmental clerk responsibilities. The coordinator supports all personal property valuations through all levels of appeal, oversees the senior exemption program and processes applications for property tax exemptions for those properties located within Delta County. The Coordinator position is knowledgeable on the valuation of business personal property in the state of Colorado, including assessment calendar deadlines and state audit requirements. This position interacts both in person and in writing with the public, co-workers and all collaborators in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required.
At least two (2) years of experience in a business office environment providing customer service to the public, answering phone calls, emails and other communications is required.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience discovering, listing, classifying and valuing personal property is required.
Current and valid Colorado Driver’s License required.
Must successfully pass background check.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher is preferred.
Additional coursework in personal property assessment, accounting/bookkeeping, auditing of business personal property, property tax, and Colorado tax laws and statutes is preferred.
Successful completion of Personal Property Appraisal courses within first two (2) years of employment
Successful completion of two-day Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice course
Minimum of two (2) years of experience related to equipment valuation and oil and gas production valuation is preferred.
One (1) year of lead/supervisory experience is preferred.
At least two (2) years Assessor’s Office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Discovers, lists, classifies and values all taxable personal property in the County.
Applies the principles of business personal property valuation in accordance with the statutes and the Assessment Calendar.
Performs field audits of business personal property at business premises to establish a basis for valuations.
Responds to public inquires (in person, telephone, email, mail) regarding the personal property ad valorem process.
Maintains database, systems, and records (legal parties, tax area, taxable status) pertaining to personal property.
Creates, records, and maintains information about business personal property attributes using Tyler ECS software or other software as required.
Researches and confirms business personal property listings using available resources.
Organizes and maintains department files; sorts and scans a variety of documents, including sensitive and confidential information.
Receives, tracks, and processes all documentation relating to taxable personal property received within the department.
Generate and provide declaration schedules, abatements and other forms requested by owners/agents.
Researches personal property ownership and agents to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
Inputs personal property protests and process thru assessor and Board of Equalization Appeals.
Read and remain current of legal transfer statutes and procedures.
Utilizes the software programs, Pictometry, and other available resources to identify and add omitted property to the tax rolls.
Maintain confidentiality when processing confidential documents.
Mentors and provides training in a professional and collaborative manner; serves as back up to department clerks.
Ensures compliance with the State of Colorado's annual audit policy; assist with any state auditing requirements and descriptions in connection with valuation work.
Oversees the administration of the Senior Exemption program.
Receives and processes property tax exemption applications and personal property protests thru all levels of appeal.
Assists in valuing severed minerals and oil and gas equipment and production located within the County.
Becomes proficient in performing all duties associated with mobile home and real property transfers.
Processes subdivision, re-subdivision, townhome, condominium, and planned unit development plats.
Mails annual declarations to all taxable personal property, severed minerals and oil/gas accounts.
Remains up to date on technical and professional knowledge by attending educational workshops, joining professional associations, building networks with fellow professionals and reviewing of industry publications.
Orders of office supplies through approved vendors.
Organizes work, sets priorities, meets statutory and office defined deadlines, and follows up on assignments with minimal direction.
Applies logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
Analyzes and defines complex problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Establish and maintains effective working relationships with department heads, other governmental agencies, other employees, officials and the general public.
Should the Board of County Commissioners or another authorized representative issue a local disaster declaration in Delta County, all Delta County employees may be called upon to serve as disaster service workers.
Performs other and similar duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization
Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee
Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA)
Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County
Optional 457(b) tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan
Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month to start
11 paid holidays per calendar year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes 6 counseling sessions along with some legal and financial support counseling
Modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify
Additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available