Personal Property Appraiser

Delta County Colorado•Delta, CO

6d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Property Appraiser 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 Personal Property Appraiser complies with the State of Colorado assessment calendar deadlines and Delta County policies and procedures. The position requires the ability to interact with the public in a knowledgeable and professional manner. The Personal Property Appraiser will be trained to process mobile home and real property ownership transfers, plats and other legal documents. This position will also cross-train with the real property appraisal staff, assist customers at the front counter and answer phones.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required; 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
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.
Current and valid Colorado Driver’s License required.
Must successfully pass background check.
Combination of education and experience could waive specific requirement.

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.

Responsibilities

Discover, list, classify and value all taxable personal property in the County.
Assists in valuing producing severed mineral interests and natural resource production, valuation of possessory interests and oil and gas equipment and production located within 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.
Read and remain current of legal transfer statutes and procedures.
Utilize GIS/Pictometry, and other available resources to identify and add omitted property to the tax rolls.
Maintain confidentiality when processing confidential documents.
Receive and process property tax exemption applications
Ensures compliance with the State of Colorado's annual audit policy; assist with any state auditing requirements and descriptions in connection with valuation work.
Receives and processes personal property protests thru all levels of appeal.
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 for all taxable personal property, producing natural resources 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.
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 maintain 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