Appraiser Trainee-Part-Time

6 days ago

Duchesne, United States Duchesne County Full time
POSITION PROFILE

Assists appraisers with inspection, classification, appraisal, and valuation of real and personal properties county-wide. Performs complex duties encompassing the entire valuation process and the overall functions of the Assessor's Office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assists Appraisers with inspection, measuring, diagramming, photographing, classification, appraisal and valuation of real and personal property including residential, recreational, vacant land and agricultural properties.
  • Measures and draw sketches of existing and new construction; assists with inspections of properties; computer process data including replacement costs of structures by itemization and valuation of component parts.
  • Records and maintains files on appraisal information on standardized report forms.
  • Assists with field inspections and researching sales comparables.
  • Works with appraisers in ongoing reappraisal, fieldwork, and appraisal of new growth; assists with researching building permits; travels with appraisers county-wide, alert to new construction and land development.
  • Working knowledge of legal descriptions, plat maps, house plans and blue prints.
  • Assists with data entry of segregations and combinations of properties.
  • May assist with Business Personal Property through discovery, tracking and documentation; researching, and monitoring business personal property activity within the County.
  • May assist with preparing and mailing personal property statements; updating account records; verifying itemized declarations of equipment; math calculations; processing data through computer entry; calculating taxes due; receiving and receipting personal property tax payments; and allocating tax liability by assigning appropriate tax districts to accounts.
  • May assist with preparing notices on delinquent tax accounts and seizure and sale.
  • Customer service at the front counter and on the telephone; researching value questions; responding to customer requests for various information on personal and real property; scheduling appointments with Assessors and Appraisers prior to the Board of Equalization; notarizing documents; maintaining the cash drawer, receipting payments, preparing deposits for the Treasurer's Office; scanning documents as needed.
  • Performs other duties as business needs necessitate.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Complete courses to obtain an Appraiser Trainee designation with the Utah Division of Real Estate within twelve (12) months in the position.
  • Obtain a Licensed Appraiser designation with the Utah Division of Real Estate within thirty-six (36) months in the position.
  • Travel out of town for classes and training is mandatory.
  • Must possess a valid Utah driver's license.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
  • Some knowledge of property appraisal and tax assessment processes; working knowledge of standard office procedures and policies; and general knowledge of demographics of Duchesne County.
  • Ability to accurately and thoroughly complete assignments related to the position; basic mathematics involving the use of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and percentages; the operation of standard office equipment; complex filing systems; alphabetical and numerical and computer operation.
  • Ability to work effectively with coworkers, management, and the public.
  • Ability to follow written or oral instructions and to problem solve and make decisions.
  • Exemplifies professional and courteous customer service and interpersonal relations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employees, County officials, and representative agencies.
  • The focus is directed toward various activities in the Assessor's office.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Work Environment is a typical office setting with a variety of physical activities required, i.e.,talking, hearing, seeing, writing, walking, standing stooping, lifting sitting, and reaching, generally not involving muscular strain.
  • Regularly: Sit at a desk or table; drive a motor vehicle; work for sustained periods of time, maintaining concentrated attention to detail.
  • Occasionally: Walk, stand, or stoop; lift or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Frequent "in the field" travel required. It may be subject to external weather conditions.

***Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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