Appraiser Trainee or Appraiser

DESCRIPTION

**Applications are reviewed on a regular basis. The posting may close prior to the listed closing date.** Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**

May be filled as Appraiser or Appraiser Trainee depending on qualifications. This posting reflects the description and duties for the Appraiser Trainee. The full job description for the Appraiser can be viewed HERE.

Salary Ranges:

Appraiser Trainee: $25.63 - $35.88

Appraiser: $32.63 - $45.67

Primary Objectives

Performs intermediate work appraising of real and personal property for tax assessment purposes; substantiating appraisals before taxpayers and/or the Board of Equalization; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.

This position is a part of a job family.

Supervision Exercised

None

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads and interprets a variety of maps and aerial photographs, locates and identifies all taxable, real and personal property using prescribed procedures to classify uses, character, and quality of construction for determining official property valuation in the County through on-site field inspections.

• Collects general, specific and comparative data; interviews members of the general public and other government offices in gathering information that affects the value of real or personal property; collects and assembles market sales data, analyzes and interprets information; inventories all taxable real property.

• Establishes value of residential, commercial, agricultural, historic and industrial real properties of moderate complexity; classifies property to determine the extent of taxability; handles subdivision analysis and commercial and industrial properties; collects vacant land sales and interprets information.

• Establishes the appraised value of real or personal property using a cost, income or comparative sales approach, as appropriate; calculates agricultural and historic deferred tax liens; provides the Treasurer's office with split parcel values after roll close on parceled properties; prepares an appraisal report detailing the process used to establish the value of the property.

• Provides assistance as necessary to the other Appraisers in determining appraised values; provides training to new and/or less experienced Appraisers in appraisal techniques, statutory requirements and other position requirements and responsibilities; functions as a Review Appraiser.

• Prepares for, and appears at, County or State Board of Equalization appeal hearings; defends the assessed value of personal or real property and the methods used to establish value through presentation of maps, narrative and written documentation.

• Participates in the preparation of the secured and unsecured assessment roll including maintaining data and assisting in the preparation and verification of accounts; maintains knowledge of, and performs, all appraisals according to NRS guidelines and professional appraisal practices.

• Receives, reviews, verifies and processes declarations of value; estimates values when declarations are not received; audits title companies for compliance; explains appraisals and the valuation process to public contacts in the field, office, and over the telephone.

• Monitors and records declarations for aircraft; conducts on-site inspections for tie-downs and hangars; monitors declarations, appraises for value, and processes tax information for mobile homes; assists in billing and collection of appropriate taxes.

• Uses County vehicle to perform various tasks related to job duties.

• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

• Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Appraiser Trainee

• Associate's or Technical degree in appraisal, finance, construction technology, or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in work which has involved the appraisal, assessment or valuation of real or personal property; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Appraiser

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one (1) year of appraisal experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Appraiser Trainee

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must obtain State of Nevada Appraisers certification within two (2) years of date of employment

Appraiser

• Valid Driver’s License
• State of Nevada Appraisers Certification in Real and Personal Property

WORKING CONDITIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands and reaching with hands and arms; frequently requires sitting; occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, kneeling or crawling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.

• Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

• This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Douglas County provides benefits to full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees working 20–29 hours per week. Part-time employees working 19 hours or less, as well as on-call employees, are not eligible for benefits.

No Nevada State income tax.

Retirement – Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)

Douglas County contributes 36.75% of an eligible regular member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire member's salary for retirement.

Deferred Compensation Plans – Employees have the option to participate in a deferred compensation program through VOYA, which is funded by the employee.

Employee Perks

• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Health Insurance

As a Douglas County employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with several medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance. Benefits start on the first of the month after a 60-day waiting period. To learn more about our health insurance and employee benefits, please visit our website for details.

Compensation

Douglas County uses a Pay for Performance compensation system, where employees receive annual performance evaluations and may be eligible for merit-based salary increases. Qualified employees can earn up to a 3% merit increase on their anniversary date, and may also receive an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) during the first pay period of each fiscal year, based on the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5%. In addition, eligible employees who demonstrate exceptional, above-and-beyond performance may receive further compensation through the County’s Recognition of Excellence Program.