Real Estate Appraiser Technician - Commercial
About The Position
The Real Estate Appraiser Technician performs support functions for the appraisal of residential and/or commercial properties under the direction of the Assessor/Register of Deeds or designee. The work includes inspecting properties, collecting and recording field data, reviewing property documents, maintaining property records, and gathering information relevant to real estate values. The position works in an office and outdoors at a variety of locations, including areas exposed to weather and construction-zone hazards. Work is generally during standard day-shift hours, though schedules may vary and may include shifts, overtime or additional hours, holidays, weekends, and emergency call-ins.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in real estate appraisal, assessment, sales, brokerage, and/or real estate construction.
- Two years of experience with MS Office.
- Valid driver’s license upon hire and maintained throughout employment.
- Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional-offer drug screen.
- Equivalent combinations of work experience and education may substitute for requirements on a year-for-year basis.
- Ability to perform physical activities including extended walking and standing, frequent reaching, and occasional climbing, carrying, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and bending.
- Agility, balance, and strength to maneuver rough terrain.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
- Required vision, hearing, touch, communication, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity abilities, including the ability to operate computers and other equipment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical property inspections, take accurate measurements, and collect data on real estate sales, new construction, permits, renovations, reconstruction, additions, and other improvements.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
- Comply with Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, County and department policies, and applicable laws.
- Transfer applicable field data and property changes or additions to property record files after site inspections.
- Review and evaluate blueprints, schematics, maps, plats, mortgages, and contracts.
- Determine the property classification of structures.
- Assist with inspections of new construction and alterations to existing structures for modifications to assessed valuations.
- Update property records to reflect value changes.
- Record field information and maintain correct, legible permanent records.
- Interview developers, contractors, builders, bankers, brokers, appraisers, property owners, property managers, and related personnel to obtain information about rents, vacancies, expenses, rates, and other factors influencing real estate values.
- Review properties and photograph and/or prepare onsite sketches of improvements.
- Complete and maintain reports, studies, and analyses.
- Maintain job knowledge and skills through training, seminars, webinars, workshops, research, meetings, and continuing education.
- Promote a professional and positive image of the Assessor/Register of Deeds’ Office and Douglas County in interactions with the public and other departments.
- Safely operate a motor vehicle when required for County business.
- Report to the assigned location with regular, consistent attendance.
- Perform other duties as assigned and directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
