Certified Residential Appraiser Job at Bonner County

Bonner County Sandpoint, ID 83864

$21.71 - $31.53 an hour

Bonner County Job Description

Title: RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER II & III

Department: County Assessor’s Office

Supervisor: Lead Residential Appraiser/Manager/Assessor

Supervision Exercised: None

Job Description Revision: 11/2021

Summary:

Under general supervision by the Lead Residential Appraiser, Manager or Assessor, performs semi-complex to very complex appraisal of improved, unimproved, rural and residential property and manufactured homes to determine market value for assessment purposes.

Education/Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in business or related field.

Appraiser II Certified: 2 years’ of progressively responsible work experience in the assessment or appraiser field. Some specialized appraisal experience in rural, residential, and/or multi-family property desired. Successful completion of two or more of the following IAAO courses: Appraisal Course 1 or 101,102,201,300,331 and acceptance of petition by the Idaho State Tax Commission resulting in the certification as an ad valorem tax appraiser in the state of Idaho. Must be able to complete 32 hours of professionally approved continuing education every 2 years.

Appraiser III Certified: 5 years’ of progressively responsible work experience in the assessment field. Some specialized appraisal experience in rural, residential, and/or multi-family property desired. Successful completion of two or more of the following IAAO courses: Appraisal Course 1 or 101,102,201,300,331 and acceptance of petition by the Idaho State Tax Commission resulting in the certification as an ad valorem tax appraiser in the state of Idaho. Must be able to complete 32 hours of professionally approved continuing education every 2 years.

Technology and Tools Requirements:

Proficient ability to use a personal computer and associated peripherals and use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, GIS mapping, Google Suite, and general office equipment. Ability to operate a variety of technical tools and equipment, such as a digital camera, drafting instruments, and measuring devices. Must become proficient, within a reasonable amount of time, with the use of the AS400, and PROVAL and/or any other programs necessary to obtain assessed values (computer programs which are designed specifically for the assessing and taxing process)

Language Requirements:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations: write reports, correspondence: effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or managers, clients, customers and the general public; read, write, hear and speak in English. Ability to interpret cost manuals used in the appraisal process; ability to read descriptions, deeds, plat book maps and blue prints.

Mathematical Requirements:

Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry; calculate figures and amounts using fractions, decimals and percentages; set-up intermediate spreadsheet formulas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • This position assists, under the direction of the Lead Residential Appraiser, in the development, achievement and completion of goals and objectives and daily operations within their assigned area of responsibility. Has the responsibility of accuracy and uniformity of appraisal work in their assigned areas.
  • Has the knowledge and training for techniques and methods of understanding regarding residential construction, quality/grade and condition, and overall knowledge of property appraisal.
  • Must have a reasonable understanding of Idaho State Statutes and IDAPA rules.
  • Inspects and sets assessed values on all residential properties in their assigned areas including those with agriculture and timber exemptions. This includes, revaluation, building permits, mandatory reviews and sales inquiry. Interviews property owners regarding property details, confirmation of sales information, construction costs and rent information or owner requested inspection. Must possess excellent customer service skills dealing with the public and stressful conflicts while working with no assurance of the character of the necessary contacts.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of department processes. Possesses strong communication ability in articulating responses to most questions by property owners relating to the valuation and assessment of property including all available benefits and exemptions from local and/or state run programs.
  • Specializes in developing general and specific market knowledge within assigned regions, being alert to new construction and land development; researches building permit records in their revaluation areas, sales, plats and assessment rolls; locates new property developments; works directly with city and county agencies; contacts property owners to arrange for physical inspection or interviews
  • Interview individuals familiar with property, takes measurements, and draws sketches of the same to be later sketched and calculated into the CAMA system. Inspects property for construction, quality, condition, and complexity of design. Considers location and trends or impending changes that could influence the current value of property of urban, rural, lake, river, single-family, duplexes and triplexes to arrive at an estimated fair market value for property tax purposes.
  • Must present, in a court-like setting, cases and arguments justifying set values to the Board of Equalization and affected property owners. Also, on an annual basis, must present a portion of above appealed cases to the Idaho State Board of Tax Appeals. High degree of professionalism and articulation is required.
  • Working with the Lead Residential Appraiser, along with other Residential Appraisers, must have the ability to solve practical problems requiring reasoning to deal with a variety of variables in a wide range of situations; interpret, identify, assess, or diagnose a variety of instructions or information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and plan approaches that respond to problems or challenges. Ability to adapt to existing or new systems, procedures, or methods; find alternative solutions by weighting alternatives and developing action plans; prioritize work and research information to complete work independently; multi-task duties; ability to visually observe the physical details of properties and arrive at an accurate and equitable appraisal. Interruptions in work are expected and frequent.
  • Maintains a positive, professional conduct and working relationship with the department Manager, departmental employees, other county employees, Elected Officials, Department Heads, and the public
  • Requires valid state driver's license. History of good driving record, ability to be insured.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Working Conditions:

  • General challenges of this position include; adversarial contact with disgruntled property owners in an uncontrolled environment, potential exposure to hazardous mold, air borne viruses and dust, the hazards of working on a construction site and unforeseen encounters with animals, wild and domesticated.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly required to use hands to keyboard, handle or manipulate tools used in performing the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and sometimes hazardous driving conditions.

Disclaimer This job description is not an employment agreement or contract and management reserves the right to modify when necessary per Bonner County policy.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.71 - $31.53 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sandpoint, ID 83864: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)
  • Certified General Appraiser (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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