Residential Appraiser I

Salt Lake County•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Under the direction of the Residential Management Team, performs technical assessment work on residential properties for ad valorem tax purposes. Properties include vacant land, single-family residences, condominiums, agricultural (greenbelt) properties, and multi-family properties such as duplexes, converted duplexes, and ADUs. The majority of the work is performed in the field, with property inspections also conducted using remote tools. The successful candidate must obtain at least an Appraiser License and become a Residential Appraiser within three years of hire. Required certification and licensing must be maintained, including 28 hours of education every two years and attendance at USPAP every two years. Candidates who are not licensed or certified residential or general appraisers will receive intensive, job-specific training from the County Assessor’s Office. Appraisers employed by the Salt Lake County Assessor’s Office may not independently perform appraisals within Salt Lake County because the County Attorney’s Office has deemed this a conflict of interest. Ad valorem real property appraisal work must comply with federally regulated appraisal standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in any field, or a current Appraiser License or Certified Appraiser license and two years of related appraising experience.
Obtain at least an Appraiser License and become a Residential Appraiser within three years from the time of hire.
A valid driver’s license accepted by the State of Utah at the time of hire.
Obtain a valid Utah-issued driver’s license within six months of hire to operate a County vehicle.
Pass the required fingerprint-based background check and enroll in the continuous RAP Back program.
Maintain required certification and designation, including 28 hours of education every two years and USPAP attendance every two years.
Knowledge of Computerized Mass Appraisal software and systems; standard real estate appraisal techniques and practices; social and economic factors affecting real property values; statistical methodology and modeling; federal, state, and local real estate and personal property appraisal regulations; Utah Code—Property Tax Act; Salt Lake County Tax System; state ad valorem tax regulations; advanced management principles, methods, and techniques; GIS software and uses; building trades and construction terminology; local-area real estate values; and real estate values determined by cost, market, and income approaches.
Ability to use personal computers and basic software related to job duties; write appraisal reports; work under pressure, be self-driven, meet difficult deadlines, and prioritize multiple tasks; work effectively independently and in a team in a dynamic environment; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and apply general principles effectively to specific conditions.
Ability to climb, walk, sit, kneel, and bend in varied outdoor terrain to access properties, collect field data, and perform measurements.

Responsibilities

Inspect properties in the field or with remote tools to collect, verify, and analyze data elements.
Determine and assign appropriate quality and condition grades.
Read and interpret building plans.
Assist in developing residential land tables with values for all classes of residential properties.
Define geographic boundaries or neighborhoods used in the tables.
Assist in determining greenbelt land classifications and production requirements; periodically audit greenbelt property use; and prepare rollback taxes and appendices.
Reply to inquiries from taxpayers, appraisers, title companies, and public officials.
Under management supervision, represent the Salt Lake County Assessor regarding questions and appeals of value to the County Board of Equalization and taxpayers, including composing concise and thorough reports to defend property valuations under appeal.
Under management supervision, assist in defending value and taxable status at the State Tax Commission and in court appeals.
Under management supervision, research and respond to the Division Administrator, Assessor, Mayor, Council Members, other elected officials, and the public on difficult or controversial situations.
Obtain and maintain required certification and licensing, complete additional coursework, and attend USPAP as required.

Benefits

12 holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day per year.
Retirement options for a hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only, with a 10% contribution.
Medical coverage, including a 100% County-paid premium option.
Dental and vision coverage, including coverage for adult designees.
Health Savings Account with a County contribution of up to $1,200 per year.
Flexible Spending Account.
100% County-paid long-term disability coverage and a short-term disability option.
Professional development, including paid professional membership fees.
Tuition reimbursement.
Onsite medical clinic and gym.
Hospital insurance, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and discounts at County facilities.