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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Appraiser II - Kingman Land

Kingman, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$48K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

Mohave County Assessor’s Department is looking to hire an Appraiser II located in Kingman, AZ. The role involves collecting and analyzing data for the appraisal of real and personal property improvements to determine tax assessment values.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

An employee of this class is responsible for collecting and analyzing data pertinent to the appraisal of real and personal property improvements and new constructions for the determination of tax assessment values. Certified Level II Appraisers are qualified to appraise all types of locally assessed land and improvements, including complex commercial/industrial properties and centrally valued properties at an equivalent level of responsibility (depending upon assignment by immediate supervisor and/or higher level of authority)

Collects pertinent county, city, neighborhood, site, and improvement data relative to property value, such as economic and market conditions, descriptions of neighborhoods including property price ranges, income ranges, land descriptions, area size, availability of utilities, restrictions, improvement design and related data

Reviews and interprets legal descriptions, maps, plats, building sketches, and other descriptive materials

Demonstrates a full understanding of and ability to utilize Computer Generated Mass Appraisal software

Develops value analyses through cost, income, and market appraisal techniques including assessments of comparable recent sales of property, building costs, depreciation, income, and related factors

Measures and draws property to scale

Calculates square footage and perimeters of property

Classifies and grades assessment of property

Prepares and presents appraisals in the administrative appeal process using commonly accepted valuation methods, including market, income, and cost approaches to value. Residential, land or commercial appraisals may be prepared for presentation at the Assessor, Board of Equalization and Tax Court levels of appeal

Meets with property owners to explain and outline specifically the taxation methods and procedures utilized in property assessment of the individual's property if petitioned or questioned. Communicates with the public on such matters as property values, ownerships, legal descriptions, widow and veteran's exemptions and statutory classifications. May meet with irate citizens when assessments are questioned or petitioned. Refers matters to higher level authority for further explanation or resolving of questioned or petitioned assessments

Performs related work as required

Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts

Qualification

Level I CertificationLevel II CertificationProperty appraisalData analysisCAMA softwareReal estate knowledgeMathematical computationsProfessionalismCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED)

Two (2) years of experience in construction, real estate sales, or equivalent

Two (2) years' experience in various functions in an Assessor's office

College level appraisal, construction and/or real estate courses may be substituted for the preceding experience

Possess a willingness to strive and obtain Provisional Certification within five (5) months of appointment to Appraiser I (Underfill)

Within eighteen (18) months of receiving Provisional Certification, obtain the Level I Certification as administered by the State of Arizona, Department of Revenue

High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED)

Level I Certification as administered by the State of Arizona, Department of Revenue

One (1) year successful experience in the appraisal and assessment of real and personal property as an Appraiser Provisional or when filled from outside one (1) year of experience as an Appraiser or related field involving the appraisal and assessment of real and personal property

Within eighteen (18) months of receiving Level I Certification, obtain Level II Certification as administered by the State of Arizona, Department of Revenue

High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED)

Level I and II Certifications as administered by the State of Arizona, Department of Revenue

Eighteen (18) months or more of successful experience in the appraisal and assessment of real and personal property as an Appraiser I or when filled from outside, eighteen (18) months or more of experience as a certified journey Appraiser involving the appraisal and assessment of real and personal property for tax assessment purposes and for proper classification of taxable property and improvements

The principles, practices, techniques, guidelines, and statutes utilized in property appraisal and assessment of real property including legal documents, titles, maps and plats and appraisal formats and procedures

Appraisal information sources and local factors affecting real estate property values

Real estate construction

County departments and functions and City and State departments and agencies concerned with real estate transactions and property valuation

Local, State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to real estate transactions

In the preparation of sketches and diagrams

Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts

Various aspects of data entry, including CAMA software, database, Excel, or any other electronic tools necessary

Make fair, equitable and objective value appraisals of a variety of unimproved and improved real property in whole or in part

Apply mathematical computations in the measuring and calculating of square footage and perimeters of property

Interpret legal descriptions and documents, maps, construction plans and other descriptive materials relating to real property

Gather and to analyze appropriate relevant data and prepare and present logical, concise, and complete reports and property value opinions

Follow instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, County, City, and State agency personnel, contractors, builders, and property owners