Property Appraiser Trainee

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

7d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Property Appraiser Trainee performs entry-level technical duties related to appraising improved and unimproved rural, farm, and residential land; commercial properties; manufactured homes; and/or personal property to determine market value for ad valorem tax purposes. The position conducts field inspections of properties and structures and may be exposed to adverse weather conditions. It reports to the Certified Property Appraiser Supervisor, with Sr. Certified Property Appraisers available for guidance on uncommon issues or situations. The trainee appraises and reappraises properties using cost, income, and sales-comparison methods; collects and analyzes property and market data; inspects properties; maintains appraisal records; responds to property-owner questions; and completes related documentation and computer data entry. The role also involves ongoing training, travel through designated areas to observe construction and development, and other duties as assigned. The position requires field mobility, the ability to work in varying and extreme weather, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Valid Idaho driver’s license.
Must complete Appraisal Courses 1 and 2 approved by the International Association of Assessing Officers within two years of hire.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and a personal computer.
Ability to follow written and oral directions.
Ability to visually observe property details and make accurate, equitable appraisals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including percentages, volumes, and areas.
Ability to interpret cost manuals used in appraising personal and real property.
Ability to read legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps, and blueprints.
Ability to use a calculator, camera, measuring devices, and related tools and equipment.
Ability to work under varying and extreme weather conditions.
Ability to work independently and handle public interactions with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply laws, resolutions, ordinances, codes, and contracts.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, supervisors, state and local elected officials, and the public.
Ability to respond to citizen requests courteously and work cooperatively and constructively with coworkers and the public.
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties accurately and quickly under time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to meet the stated speech, hearing, visual, mobility, and physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, including conducting field inspections and lifting 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of experience in real estate sales or a related field; an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
SQL programming ability.
Report Writer Service.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed appraisals and reappraisals of various property types using cost, income, and sales-comparison methods and considering market conditions and property characteristics.
Identify taxable personal property, including office furniture, removable fixtures, machinery, equipment, unlicensed vehicles, and other eligible items, and ensure it is assessed and entered onto county personal property rolls.
Answer property-owner questions about property valuation and assessment.
Interview people familiar with properties; collect income and expense information; take measurements; and prepare sketches.
Compile data according to accepted appraisal practices to determine fair market value.
Inspect properties to assess construction type and quality, condition, and functional design.
Prepare property diagrams, calculate square footage, and enter inventory data on a computer.
Maintain current county property-sales files and records to monitor trends in market values.
Prepare documentation, process paperwork, perform computer data entry, and conduct audits to ensure record accuracy.
Record appraisal information on standardized report forms and in computer systems.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and review publications and audiovisual materials to stay current in assigned work areas.
Travel through designated areas and watch for new construction and land development.
Perform duties in accordance with county policies, procedures, and safety practices; perform other duties as assigned.