Real Property Appraiser

Meade County, SD • Sturgis, SD

23h • $28

About The Position

This position is responsible for the appraisal of real property in Meade County.

Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two year
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain and maintain Certified Appraiser Assessor certification from the State Department of Revenue.
• Knowledge of accepted appraisal techniques and methods used in the valuation of property.
• Knowledge of basic materials and methods used in construction.
• Knowledge of trends in the real estate market.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in maintaining accurate records.
• Skill in collecting and recording data.
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps, deeds, and costing manuals.
• Skill in using measurement tools and equipment.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Determines fair equitable assessed values for all properties; conducts field work, including physical inspections of properties; values property utilizing the appropriate cost methods; researches sales and develops and implements land value studies
• Develops annual reappraisal plans.
• Conducts annual sales ratio studies; reviews and analyzes all sales to determine market factor in accordance with state law.
• Defends property appeals; testifies as an expert witness as required.
• Reviews building permits; performs field work to value new construction.
• Provides information to the general public regarding exemptions and other matters
• Enters real estate property transfer of ownership into computer system and files forms
• Performs campground inspections, issues vendor permits, and performs vendor inspections at motorcycle rally.
• Specializes in the appraisal of agricultural land, commercial property, or residential property and mobile homes as assigned; assists in the appraisal of other property types as needed.
• Performs related duties.

Benefits

• Full Time Position with Benefit Package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED