RESIDENTIAL EVALUATOR - Chief County Assessment Office

Madison County Government•Edwardsville, IL

20h•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Evaluator is responsible for assessing and evaluating residential properties located within Madison County. The role uses the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system and Fannie Mae appraisal guidelines to prepare written property appraisals for the Board of Review and Chief County Assessment Office. The evaluator collects property and market information, determines comparable properties, assigns assessed evaluations, and maintains property records. The position also responds to taxpayer inquiries or directs them to the appropriate source.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Meet Madison County, Illinois residency requirements within six months of hire.
Ability to sit for extended periods, walk or move up to 200 feet from the primary desk, and occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Close and distance vision.

Nice To Haves

Certified Illinois Assessing Official designation.
Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Use the CAMA system and Fannie Mae appraisal guidelines to prepare and present written property appraisals for the Board of Review and Chief County Assessment Office.
Enter information into the CAMA system and review entries for accuracy.
Use maps to locate residential properties and conduct on-site inspections.
Measure square footage and other relevant distances, assess structural characteristics, and record other appraisal-related property characteristics.
Research computerized and non-computerized information about properties, including prior sales, replacement marketability, income levels, and prior assessed evaluations, and determine comparability with surrounding properties.
Determine assessed evaluations based on collected information, prepare written reports, and maintain property assessment records and files.
Respond to taxpayer inquiries by answering questions about assessments or referring taxpayers to the appropriate source.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
Medical and prescription health insurance.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Dental and vision insurance.
Retirement contributions through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
Eight-hour workday with a one-hour paid lunch.
14 paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Program.
Life insurance.
Supplemental accident and critical illness coverage.
Vacation and sick leave accruing from the first day of employment.
Potential eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).