Residential Appraiser

To Apply:

Please complete the online application found atwww.jeffcomo.org.Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full.

JOB SUMMARY

The position involves reviewing and processing all information on Assessors property record cards. Work involves receiving data on new construction as indicated on county and municipal building permits for pertinent information; analyzing data to determine a value for properties; processing biennial reassessment inquiries to ensure accuracy and uniformity; and reviewing, updating and evaluating real estate property for the purpose of developing an opinion of value for the Jefferson County Assessor Office.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

– Receives building permits from County and Municipal building departments which are used to locate and route field checks throughout the county.
– Field checks parcels and inspects existing structures, data collects new improvements, and records all information necessary for valuation.
– Evaluates quality of construction and workmanship and uploads photographs of structures and property characteristics into a CAD program.
– Sketch any property improvements and new construction to use in accurately valuing the property.
– Researches in-house information on agricultural applications to determine agricultural compliance.
– Reviews field information with supervisor to determine status of agricultural classification.
– Makes changes to property records, sends information to Data Information Specialist, and notifies applicant of classification.
– Reviews records during the biennial reassessment cycle in accordance with state statues.
– Reviews parcels, including a visual inspection of all structures located on property, and all amenities and/or utilities that are available.
– Prepares any changes found on field review and distributes to Data Information Specialists for data entry.
– Transfers field information to permanent property record cards, sketches improvements to scale on record cards, and attaches photos.
– Checks legal description, acreage and land values to ensure accuracy.
– Makes appointments with property owners to data collect or review parcel, and obtains sales and cost information if available from the property owner.
– Reviews information obtained from property owners regarding their assessments.
– Checks the accuracy of property record cards to ensure they are precise.
– Assists Personal Property in locating and determining the status of mobile homes throughout the county.
– Processes mapping splits, parcel deletes and parcel combinations.
– Prepares residential corrections, prior years corrections, split tax bills, assessment breakdowns, homestead forms, 948 forms for the Missouri Circuit Breaker (property tax credit) program and mobile home affidavits.
– Assists Front Office during high volume periods.
– Represents Assessors Office in informal hearings with property owners regarding questions and concerns about individual assessments.
– Explains and answers questions regarding the process of Mass appraisal, and other functions performed by the assessors office.
– Assists with and prepares information for hearings before the Board of Equalization.
– Presents assessment changes, including those from new construction and natural disasters.
– Performs work at assigned location during specified business hours.
– Performs related additional duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

– High School Diploma or equivalent;
– Associates Degree or higher from accredited college preferred.
– Three (3) years of experience in real estate, property assessment, construction industry or appraisal work environment;
– Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or C rtifications:

– Valid Missouri Drivers License.

Special Requirements:

– None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

– Knowledge of real estate terminology and values.
– Knowledge of construction practices and terminology.
– Knowledge of general office procedures.
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel programs.
– Skills in effective written and oral communication.
– Skills in typing and record management.
– Ability to interpret and evaluate personal property data.
– Ability to use computer and standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires mental and visual acuity, speaking, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand; grasping; picking, holding or otherwise working with the whole hand; hearing, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, talking, and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed indoors in an office environment with low to moderate noise level. The work may occasionally be performed in various weather conditions of below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, mud, rain, snow or sleet, with direct sunlight exposure and through rough undeveloped terrain conditions. This position involves interaction with other employees and the general public and work pace is self-determined.