Senior Real Estate Appraiser (TRD#1965)

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing make sure to attach your transcripts to certify degree (If Applicable) and accounting hours that are required.

Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for title research and collections on delinquent accounts for 33 counties to be set for sale at public auction in compliance with statutory requirements. Provide statewide and out-of-state assistance to delinquent taxpayers, state and county officials and the general public regarding status and collection of delinquent property taxes on real property. Represent the department in court actions related to the sale of property at public auction sales. This position will be also assisting management with special projects statewide and will assist management with training and review of files of entry and mid-level title examiners.

How does it get done?

This position will:

• Provide responses and assistance to delinquent taxpayers in order to collect outstanding property taxes.
• Prepare and conduct public auctions of real property in accordance with state statues.
• Research complex titles in the tax deed records for taxpayers, attorneys, title companies and other state agencies.
• Provide assistance to taxpayers, TRD legal, other state agencies and county officials.
• Assist management with training and review of files of entry and mid-level title examiners.
• Assist management with special projects statewide
• Research and collections through the initial review of delinquent accounts and title research to determine ownership and lien status.

Sale Preparation:

Input and upload all data gathered through the initial collection and research cycle for accounts that are scheduled for sale at public auction. Preparation of all pre-sale documentation required to create a public auction sale of real property in accordance with State statutes.

Conduct Public Auction sale results:

Register interested bidders prior to the beginning the public auction sales, actual auctioning of the subject properties, accepting payment, receipting, Technical Assistance: Research complex titles in the tax deed records for taxpayers, attorneys, title companies and other state agencies. To provide assistance to Taxation and Revenue Legal Division, taxpayers, and other state agencies and counties. and depositing of the funds collected via the auction and preparation and distribution of all final reports.

Who are the customers?

Taxpayers, County Treasurers, County Assessors and all statewide entities dependent on revenue from property taxes.

Ideal Candidate

Taxpayers, County Treasurers, County Assessors and all statewide entities dependent on revenue from property taxes.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration and one (1) year of experience in real estate, appraisals, real estate appraisals, accounting, auditing, finance, and/or collections. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

THE WORK WILL REQUIRE EXTENSIVE TRAVEL WITH POSSIBE OVERNIGHT STAY REQUIREDTHROUGHOUT THE WORK PERFORMED MUST BE COMPLETED AT EACH COUNTY OFFICE AND TRAVEL IN THIS POSITION IS APPROXIMATELY 95% OF THE TIME.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Some work is performed outdoors when field inspecting subject properties.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.