Hybrid Property Appraiser I bei Josephine County, OR

About the Department

SUMMARY 
Performs work of a limited scope in the ap­praisal of real and personal property values in the County; does related work as required.  An employee in this class is distin­guished from the Property Appraiser II in that this position works with less independence and handles less difficult appraisals.  Assignments given to a Property Appraiser I tend to be of a less complex nature.  Work is performed under the close supervision of the Chief Appraiser who reviews work for ac­curacy and compliance with policies and regulations.  Supervision is not nor­mally a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Illustrative Only.  Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all of the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed.  These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.) 
 
 l.         Performs inspections to appraise residential property as well as new ad­ditions to existing residential properties to determine class and depreciation of properties, as well as identify any conditions that positively or adversely affect value.
 
 2.        Completes field data forms; enters data into computer to calculate re­placement costs; applies necessary adjustment factors; and calculates final value.
 
 3.        Gathers and provides sales, cost, income, and expense data to Appraiser II and III's or the Chief Appraiser for evaluation.
 
 4.        Locates and advises Data Analyst on neighborhoods within appraisal area on maps and identifies zoning and determines highest and best use of individual par­cels to be appraised.
 
 5.        Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public, with guidance provided by Property Appraisers of a higher classification, regarding appraisal values, special assessments, market trends, and various state assessment programs.
 
 6.        Prepares material for defense of residential appraisals; defends residential appeals to the Board of Property Tax Appeals, Department of Revenue and Oregon Tax Court.
 
 7.        Posts appraised residential values to permanent records.
 
 8.        Locates and appraises new residential construction, residential land partitioning and any other change which occurs during the tax year that would affect value.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Requires some knowledge of property appraisal methods and appropriate applications; property descriptions; construction techniques; land mapping; legal descriptions. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; gather and compile data; accurately perform mathematical computations; establish and maintain  effective working relationships with other employees, county and city departments, various tax related agencies and the general public; learn and apply laws and regulations.
 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Two years of experience with a satisfactory combination of related experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the above-described duties; required. Bachelor’s or associate degree with major coursework in economics, business administration, real estate, or related field; preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certification by the State of Oregon as an Appraiser; possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Driver's License; safe driving record.