General Purpose

Appraises real property for ad valorem tax purposes using industry-accepted methods for determining value on improved and unimproved rural, residential, and agriculture properties.

Appraiser I - This is the appraiser trainee, that works through education and training to become licensed to full performance classification level for residential appraiser work.

Appraiser II - This is the licensed, full performance classification level for residential appraiser work.

Appraiser III - This is the certified residential appraiser classification level. This level may lead and train other appraisers.

Essential Duties: Appraiser I & II

Gathers data accurately on real property including, but not limited to, measuring structures, physically inspecting the exterior and interior of buildings, photographing property, and noting architectural quality and intended use of the property.
Surveys county building activity for new constructions and improvements; reviews application for construction and building permits; locates and analyze changes in land use and makes appropriate adjustments in property appraisals.
Uses field data including replacement costs, comparable sales data, and income potential to determine property value, highest and best use, and review final valuation for accuracy.
Enters field data into computers and utilizes oblique imagery and other aerial photography to analyze and compare property characteristics between digital imagery and property inventory data.
Reviews information and appraisals submitted by taxpayers for validity.
Organizes building permits and request changes into work batches.
Verifies maps, records, addresses, and taxing descriptions with computer and links with County records systems before batching permits.
Maintains current knowledge of work and building standards.
Gathers and confirms data for computer assisted appraisal systems in compliance with mass appraisal requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).
Represents the County Assessor's Office to the public.
Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Duties - Appraiser III

In addition to the functions described above:

Gathers, verifies, and analyzes data on residential and small commercial properties using a variety of appraisal, GIS, database, spreadsheet, and/or statistical software.
Reviews valuation models including the income approach to value.
Leads and trains other appraisers in appraisal efforts.

This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensing and Certification

Appraiser I - Code 400/Grade H: Must possess a valid State of Utah driver's license. Must obtain Appraiser Trainee designation with the Utah State Department of Commerce within 12 months in position; designation as a Licensed or Certified Residential Appraiser with the Utah State Department of Commerce within 36 months in position; and designation as an Associate Residential Appraiser with the Utah State Tax Commission within 36 months in position. Graduation from High School, plus college education as spelled out in Utah Code R162-2g-304b and (1) one year of office experience.

Appraiser II - Code 402/Grade I: Must meet the minimum qualification of an Appraiser I. Must possess designation as a Licensed Appraiser with the Utah State Department of Commerce and obtain designation as a Residential Appraiser (residential) with the Utah State Tax Commission within 18 months in position.

Appraiser III - Code 404/Grade K: Must meet the minimum qualification of an Appraiser I and II. Must possess designation as a Certified Residential or Certified General Appraiser (preference for General) with the Utah State Department of Commerce. Incumbents with designation as a Certified Residential Appraiser must obtain General Real Property Appraiser designation with the Utah State Tax Commission within 18 months in position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of terminology unique to the appraisal field. Knowledge of current principles, procedures, techniques and approaches to value used in the appraisal of real and personal property. Knowledge of tax laws of the State of Utah as they relate to property tax. Knowledge of taxing processes and interrelationship with other county offices. Knowledge of material quality and cost of constructions. Knowledge of agricultural methods and practices. Working knowledge of agricultural methods and practices; working knowledge of appraisal methodologies related to market, cost and income.

Ability to visually observe the details of property and arrive at an accurate and equitable appraisal. Ability to apply appropriate methods of to make mathematical calculations in determining percentages, volumes, areas, etc. Ability to make judgment decisions in the appraisal process. Ability to read legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps, and blue prints. Ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment including general office equipment, camera, drafting instruments, measuring devices, etc. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employees, and supervisors. Ability to interpret, develop and analyze cost manual used in appraisal of property.

Working Conditions

Regularly walk, stand, or stoop. Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighting up to 50 pounds. Walk, stand, crouch or run on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Work is performed for sustained periods outdoors and occasionally in hot, cold, or inclement weather and work exposes incumbent to possible bodily injury while conducting field work. Ability to perform outdoor labor for extensive periods, ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; ability to work in extreme weather conditions including heat, cold, dust, wind, rain and snow. This is often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces or at heights above ground. The dust level may be occasionally high. Travel for this position is required, regularly drives a motor vehicle and must maintain a high standard of driving record. Will work for sustained periods of time maintaining concentrated attention to detail. Office work is performed in an environmentally controlled room.

Other Qualifications

Achieve a competent or higher rating overall in each performance evaluation, which measures the following:

Thoroughness, planning and organization, neatness and accuracy;
Learning and knowing all phases of the job; recognizing and solving routine problems;
Knowing the office policies, systems and services;
Compared to other employees, maintaining a competent volume of work in addition to regular tasks, and a competent speed of work;
Being able to perform new duties, adjust to new situations, and control of self under pressure:
Being resourceful; volunteering suggestions for improvement of work; being self-starting; seeking new tasks; taking responsibility;
Making decisions; studying and considering all facts; using common sense;
Cooperating with supervisors and peers; accepting constructive criticism; seeking self-betterment through education and other means;
Being friendly, helpful and showing self-control;
Being punctual in attendance; and
Being professional in dress and manner; showing good housekeeping of the general work area.

Appraiser I, Ii Or Iii

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