Appraiser

GRADE 2120
Pay Range $62,234 - $90,834

General Description

The purpose of this position is to perform complex, advanced level real estate appraisals for county assessment purposes. This single position class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Visits properties, measures improvements, gathers information and take photographs.
  • Enters property data into computer system.
  • Prepares for fieldwork by printing supporting permit information, pulling maps, printing items to be checked in the case of appeals/exemption requests, gathering information for staff field review requests, printing property cards and creating spreadsheets for audit work.
  • Processes fieldwork by entering pictures, copying field mileage log, and filing maps.
  • Reviews work product of assigned assessment personnel for both routine assessments and taxpayer challenges of assessments.
  • Selects and applies statistical tests to be used in refining the valuation models.
  • Receives and investigates complaints about property assessments, makes re-appraisals when necessary, and submits recommended course of action to supervisor.
  • Defends contested assessments before the Board of Assessment Review and state courts.
  • Assist in the review and supervision of the work of less experienced assessors.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by five (5) years of experience in assessment, tax, accounting, finance or closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate appraisal and assessment; thorough knowledge of state statutes and local ordinances pertaining to property assessment; thorough knowledge of social and economic forces affecting local real estate values; thorough knowledge of national, regional and local trends affecting urban development; considerable skill in dealing tactfully and courteously with property owners and the general public; thorough knowledge of personal computers and assessment-related software; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner. Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, Up to 20 pounds of force frequently, Up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Physical attendance at work sites is required to perform manual tasks, provide immediate service to onsite customers, and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm’s length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
  • The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Involves routine and frequent exposure to: - Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen. - Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions. - Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife. - Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors. - Traffic; Moving machinery.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  • Possession and retention of a residential or general certification as a real property appraiser by the State of Delaware.

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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