Field Appraiser

Summary

Under general supervision, performs technical work of routine difficulty in gathering property appraisal information in Laramie County.

Essential Job Functions

: (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

• Performs field inspections of properties, and interviews residents to obtain technical property information; collects data using state and County guidelines and procedures.
• Verifies the features and characteristics of the land and property to be appraised; draws to scale the components and property as an aid in determining its value.
• Conducts visual inspections and makes qualified judgments regarding the condition and effective age of properties; ensures assessments accurately reflect property values and are legally defensible to the County Board of Equalization.
• Measures and photographs all structures in sufficient detail and accuracy; draws improvements using computer software sketch program; makes square footage and perimeter calculations based on measurements obtained from structures inspected.
• Determines the classification of structures and other factors which determine the value of property.
• Documents gathered information into the State of Wyoming Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) computer system and property assessment database in order to obtain fair market value.
• Accesses and updates computer mapping programs and records systems.
• Assists in the research of land and improvement records for inclusion in appraisal reports; researches historical records to determine when structures were built.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of drawing software and digital cameras.
• Knowledge of GPS and GIS.
• Knowledge of digital cameras.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting the factors affecting property values.
• Skill in visiting properties and interviewing relevant parties to obtain technical property information.
• Skill in conducting visual inspections and making qualified judgments regarding the condition and effective age of properties.
• Skill in conducting research utilizing field data and historical records.
• Skill in documenting and recording property information.
• Skill in making arithmetic calculations.

Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of experience in clerical or office administration, real estate or data entry or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Permanent Certification of Property Tax Appraiser issued by the State of Wyoming. Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.