Property Appraiser Trainee

Canyon County•Caldwell, ID

About The Position

The Property Appraiser Trainee performs entry-level technical work 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 role conducts field inspections of properties and structures and may involve exposure to adverse weather. The position reports to the Certified Property Appraiser Supervisor, with Senior Certified Property Appraisers available to provide guidance on uncommon issues or situations. The trainee collects and analyzes property and market information; inspects properties; prepares sketches, diagrams, and records; and performs appraisal and reappraisal work using accepted valuation methods. The position also responds to property-owner questions, maintains appraisal records, conducts related audits and data entry, and develops appraisal knowledge through training and professional learning. Work must comply with county policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and a personal computer.
Ability to follow written and oral directions.
Ability to observe property details and arrive at accurate and equitable appraisals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving percentages, volumes, areas, and related measures.
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 operate a motor vehicle and tools and equipment such as a calculator, camera, and measuring devices.
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 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.
Must complete Appraisal Courses 1 and 2 approved by the International Association of Assessing Officers within two years of hire.
Valid Idaho driver's license.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
Clear speech, with or without accommodation, to convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, and/or quickly.
Sufficient hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to hear average conversations and receive ordinary information.
Visual acuity, with or without accommodation, to read instructions and review and organize documents.
Sufficient mobility and physical reflexes to conduct field inspections, often driving or walking through rural or unimproved property, and work in an office environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Appraise and reappraise various property types using cost, income, and sales-comparison methods, considering market conditions and property characteristics to determine fair market value.
Identify taxable personal property, including office furniture, removable fixtures, machinery, equipment, and unlicensed vehicles, and ensure eligible property is properly assessed and entered on county personal property rolls.
Answer property-owner questions about property valuation and assessment.
Interview people familiar with properties and collect income and expense information.
Take property measurements, make sketches, and 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 diagrams of appraised properties, calculate square footage, and enter inventory data into a computer.
Maintain current files and records of county property sales 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 the computer.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and review publications and audiovisual materials to stay current in appraisal practices and developments.
Travel through designated areas and remain alert to new construction and land development.
Perform duties in accordance with county policies, procedures, and safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.