GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of the County Assessor or designee, perform a variety of moderately complex technical appraisal tasks and clerical duties to establish values for assessment and taxation requiring moderate responsibility and independent judgment.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference check, criminal background check, and other job-related tests may be required.
DISCLOSURE
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.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Identify properties through the use of legal descriptions, surveys, plat maps, recorded deeds, and geographic aerial maps; plot market sales on various mapping formats.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, employees, supervisors, County Departments and Officials, and State Agencies.
Determine the contribution of land value and building value to the total value; determine the value of raw land by the acre, parcel, or lot; monitor the development phases and progress in platted subdivisions.
Review building permits, construction blueprint and aerial map reading for necessary action; review property records for completeness and accuracy.
Identify, collect, and record real property characteristics necessary for the valuation process, including but not limited to, construction quality, physical condition, floor plan, room count, age of construction, property location, total living area, and other pertinent characteristics.
Identify trends and variations in the real estate market through analysis.
Employ mass appraisal techniques in the statistical analysis of the level of assessment.
Interact with property owners, appraisers, agents, property managers, and owner representatives by telephone, e-mail, letter, or personal contact to provide information, answer questions, or perform inspections.
Review the building permits for new construction, remodels, repairs, and new structures.
Perform on-site inspections of building permits, homes, mobile homes, and recreational dwellings; review building plans, gather digital photo collection, produce sketches, and calculate square footages to determine residential, commercial, and agricultural assessed value.
Accurately compile data and information and update the characteristics in the property record file.
Use all forms of assessment data to prepare visual presentations of property locations, standard appraisal procedures, the valuation process, and data analysis of sales and costs.
Review and analyze sales transaction in current area and in neighboring counties for making determinations in the assessment process.
Monitor, update, and maintain property record data.
Effectively communicate findings and records with the public.
Prepare documentation and defend valuations before the County Board of Equalization.
Prepare documents, analyze information, and defend findings for appeals to the Nebraska Tax Equalization and Review Commission.
Remain current on changes in the real estate market, appraisal practice, and state laws and regulations related to property valuation and assessment.
Report to assigned worksite with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Peripheral Duties
Participate in professional development and education opportunities provided by the Assessor's Office including, but not limited to, International Association of Assessing Officers (I.A.A.O.) classes, state course offerings or workshops, and license or certification attainment and maintenance.
Provide guidance to junior appraisers and Assessor's staff.
Serve as a member on committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as directed and assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Six (6) years' experience as a mass appraiser and/or real property appraiser.
Nebraska Assessor's Certification or ability to obtain certification within one year.
Special Requirements
Must have and maintain throughout employment a valid Drivers' License, as well as meet eligibility requirements of "acceptable driver standards" as defined by the County.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable working knowledge of, and ability to use computers, department-specific software and Microsoft Office software
Working knowledge of construction techniques, methods, and terminology
Working knowledge of, and ability to perform real property mass appraisal principles and practices
Skill in effective organization and processing of detailed information/data
Effective interpersonal communication and customer service skills
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Ability to read and understand directions, manuals, and standard operating procedures
Ability to participate in classroom instruction with comprehensive final examination
Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to work under pressure and/or frequent interruptions
Ability to handle stressful situations
Ability to prioritize work and carry out assigned projects to completion
Ability to perform tasks with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to maintain and protect confidential and sensitive information
Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public
Ability to operate standard equipment and tools including, but not limited to, tape measure, writing utensils, computer, Personal Electronic Devices (e.g. laptop, Notebook computer), department-specific software and systems (e.g. Computer Automated Mass Appraisal System -CAMA), multi-line phone, typewriter, digital camera, printer, calculator, scanner, copier, and fax
