Real Estate Appraiser II - III [depending on qualifications]

REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR

APPRAISER II
Performs complex appraisals of land and improvements to use as the basis for tax assessment; appraises and reappraises residential property. Evaluates taxable and non-taxable residential real property to use as a basis for tax assessments. Makes field inspections of the new and existing residential and multifamily property to collect data for use in determining tax assessments; responds to inquiries covering appraisals. Interviews persons familiar with the property; collects appropriate data by searching public records of sales, leases, assessments, and other transactions to determine proper value. Collects and analyzes information from a variety of sources and applies the analysis in the assessment of the real property of varying complexity; analysis may include ration studies, statistical or sales analysis, or other analytical techniques as needed. Appraises the property, both manually and with a Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system, utilizing the cost, sales comparison, and income approaches to value. Verifies sales with buyers/sellers as needed. Conducts market research on a State and/or regional basis by contacting brokers and appraisers. Responds to issues and questions from citizens by phone or in person. Prepares various reports, correspondence, and assessment appeal documentation and appears before the Board of Equalization when necessary to defend assessments. Keeps abreast of local property trends and modern appraisal methods and techniques. Examines and analyzes plats, maps, aerial photographs, Geographic Information System (GIS), and blueprints to correctly assess the property. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practices to the Assessor. Performs other related duties as assigned.

APPRAISER III
Performs complex appraisals of land and improvements to use as the basis for tax assessment; appraises and reappraises residential property. Evaluates taxable residential and commercial property, non-taxable real property, and new commercial construction to use as a basis for tax assessments. Makes field inspections of the new and existing commercial, industrial, and multi-family property to collect data for use in determining tax assessments; responds to inquiries covering appraisals; Interviews persons familiar with the property; collects appropriate data by searching public records of sales, leases, assessments, and other transactions to determine proper value. Collects and analyzes information from a variety of sources and applies the analysis in the assessment of the real property of varying complexity; analysis may include ratio studies, statistical or sales analysis, or other analytical techniques as needed. Analyzes income and expense statements and property leases. Appraises the property, both manually and with a Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system utilizing the cost, sales comparison, and income approaches to value. Verifies sales with buyers/sellers as needed. Conducts market research on a State and/or regional basis by contacting brokers and appraisers; performs complex income analysis of the property. Responds to issues and questions from taxpayers and tax representatives by phone or in person. Prepares various reports, correspondence, and assessment appeal documentation and appears before the Board of Equalization when necessary to defend assessments. Keeps abreast of local property trends and modern appraisal methods and techniques. Examines and analyzes plats, maps, aerial photographs, Geographic Information System (GIS), and blueprints to correctly assess the property. Prepares reports and analysis with the use of GIS technology Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practices to the Assessor. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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