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St. Charles County Government · 3 months ago

FIELD APPRAISER / ASSESSOR'S OFFICE

St Charles, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

St. Charles County Government is seeking a Field Appraiser to inspect construction on existing properties and new construction. The role involves reviewing building permits, preparing scale drawings, conducting field audits, and assisting taxpayers with appraisal process questions.

Responsibilities

Plans inspections. Compiles and examines information such as blueprints, building permits within the department computer, worksheets, maps, etc., for properties to be inspected

Creates an index to be exported into a handheld computer for input of field data collection information

Locates parcel-using GIS mapping system

Conducts field audits of construction on existing properties and new construction. Measures and sketches detailed diagram of structures into computer

This includes basic structures such as small office or retail shops as well as large warehouses, manufacturing plants, senior living facilities, apartments, and multi-story office buildings

Enters building materials used in foundations, exterior/interior walls, floors, finishes, electrical, roofs, and plumbing. Estimates age of improvement and condition to apply to cost approach

Records information from property owners and construction personnel

Classifies construction as to quality and attention to detail work

Reviews data collected and analyzes new cost approach value prior to leaving property

Completes utility assessment reports to be filed with State Tax Commission

Calculates the New Construction amount for new data collected and adds the proper coding

Maintains knowledge of construction industry and materials; construction site safety standards; appraisal process and real estate assessment regulations; and department procedures and policies

Trains new employees and assists them with becoming acclimated to the field appraiser process

Assists taxpayers by telephone and in-person with appraisal process questions

Locates permit identification numbers

Receives new subdivision plats, completes form with necessary appraisal information

Conducts yearly field audits on commercial Board of Equalization appeals and updates supporting documentation

Assess commercial buildings to determine any changes in occupancy

Reviews agricultural parcels in commercial neighborhood codes to ensure proper farming practices are being implemented to secure agricultural property classification

Gather information from leasing agents, conduct investigations, and assist in generating values for the income approach

Photograph and perform field audits on existing commercial structures for sales validation

Input commercial building permits

Assist the Special Assessment Department with cellular towers and exempt property field audits

Assist the residential department by conducting field audits whenever required

Answers the phones

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Real estate appraisalConstruction industry knowledgeGIS mapping systemBasic math skillsWritten appraisal skillsTraining skillsCustomer service skillsCommunication skills