Appraisal Technician

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COWLEY COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE: July 21, 2022

JOB TITLE: APPRAISER TECHNICIAN

DEPARTMENT: COUNTY APPRAISER

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

SALARY RANGE: Grade B

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Under direct supervision of the County Appraiser or his/her designee and
using guidelines from the

Kansas Department of Revenue, performs technical work associated with
the discovery, listing and

valuation of both real property and personal property accounts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

review, process and update real property data characteristics; includes
sketches of building

footprints, size, age, quality ratings, depreciation ratings and
photographs of value pertinent

improvements and land characteristics

gather, interpret and enter pertinent data on newly constructed
buildings

determine proper assessment classification of all buildings and land
parcels

provide customer service as needed

review, process and update personal property and oil and gas renditions

provide assistance with any project deemed necessary to fulfill the
mission of the

Appraisers Office

QUALIFICATIONS

Math skills adequate to compute size units such as square foot, acre,
and interpret statistical data

relating to valuation processes.

Writing skills adequate to provide clear and concise communication

Computer skills adequate to effectively use Microsoft Office programs:
Excel, Word and Access

knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate, personal
property and energy appraisal.

knowledge of drafting and sketching techniques.

Ability to learn the guidelines, and laws governing the valuation of
property

Ability to accurately gather, record and enter data characteristics into
CAMA database.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
employees and customers

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform sedentary to light physical work and ability to lift
and occasionally carry up to 50

pounds.

Ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, bend, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull
and perform repetitive body

movements.

Possesses hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate and accurately
use a computer,

typewriter, calculator, office machines and a vehicle.

Ability to speak and hear in person, and by telecommunication devices

Ability to view, read and comprehend instructions, characters on a
computer screen, and

documents.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school diploma or GED, business or vocational school supplemented
by special courses in

real estate appraisal and one year of experience in drafting or data
collection work in the fields of

real estate, construction or a related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid drivers license and current vehicle insurance