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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible to measure, list and appraise Residential, Farm, Farm related real estate according to current County mass appraisal methodology in a subset of townships, boroughs and City wards for local property tax purposes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Measure, list and perform all data collection duties for Residential, Farm and Farm related properties according to current County procedures for assessment purposes, which includes a periodic visit to all building permit sites and many sales sites in a subset of municipalities within the County.
Grade, depreciate and evaluate real estate applying various mass appraisal techniques in order to render fair, uniform, and accurate assessments within a set of parameters according to existing County assessment procedures.
Learn and execute computer software functions as necessary, including the use of a digital camera, laptop computer and any other computer interface devices.
Plan route and travel County roads in order to locate properties with outstanding building permits or recent sales for data collection or verification purposes.
Learn Pennsylvania appraisal and assessment practices and procedures in order to pass the Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator (CPE) exam, to qualify for long-term employment (County sponsored training.).
Assist the Board of Appeal members by providing information needed during the appeals process.
Assist in all phases of preparation, research, analysis and value review processes required to implement in-house countywide reassessment cycles. Once applicant becomes certified, continued education training is required to maintain an active license.
Applicant should be prepared to attend one or two conferences a year within the state of Pennsylvania, which will result in overnight stays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or Equivalency with two (2) years of relevant experience in real estate, computer assisted mass appraisal or a business-related field, or any equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Computer literacy
Math and statistics literacy
Map reading ability
Demonstrated inter-personal/communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of measuring tools.
Requires use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

A Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator License, or the ability to acquire within three (3) years.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driver history in accordance with County policy.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening test.
Must pass pre-employment criminal background check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to traverse properties with different types of topography to inspect all areas of the property and exterior of homes and outbuildings.
Prolonged periods of sitting and driving in a vehicle.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
Extended periods of exposure to the elements.

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.

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