Appraiser

Under general supervision, makes appraisals of the value of real property and of real estate improvements and land for tax purposes within the county; maintains appropriate database and other records; explains findings and assessment laws to the public; and performs other work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :
Appraiser requires State licensure as an appraiser for property tax purposes and completion of sufficient on the job training to work independently on a full range of field and office appraisal tasks.

The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may assigned duties which are not listed below. Marginal duties (shown in italics ) are those which are least likely to be essential functions for any single position in this class.

1. Appraises real properties to reflect value changes resulting from new improvements, additions, alterations, removals, demolitions, damages, changes in land use and market conditions.
2. Visually inspects and locates personal property such as manufactured and mobile homes; reviews manufactured and mobile home moving permits, dealers Reports of Sale and building permits; enters appropriate information into computer and other records.
3. Measures, plots, diagrams and photographs real property; determines the type of structure, its use, the material used, quality of construction and other related components in order to properly classify buildings; computes square foot area noting quality characteristics for the Assessor's property records.
4. Interprets legal descriptions, blueprints, and topographical maps.
5. Records changes into computer database and other relevant records; collects and records information into sales data bank.
6. Answers questions from the general public and other agencies about personal property appraisals and processes and about other programs handled by the Assessor's Office; makes photocopies of maps and other documents.
7. Explains appraisal and assessment practices to the public; answers questions form the general public and other agencies about real property and when applicable personal property appraisals and processes and about programs handled by the Assessor's Office; assists individuals in filing for exemptions, rebates, and other programs.
8. Documents and defends appraisal process and values in the case of an appeal before the County or the State of Equalization; may be called upon to testify in court concerning these determinations.

Knowledge and Ability:

Knowledge of principles and practices of property appraisal; basic office procedures including knowledge of databases, ability to learn AS/400 queries and a good grasp of Microsoft Excel and Word.

Ability to read, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures that relate to the Assessor's Office; assemble and analyze data, prepare written reports, maintain records, and make mathematical computations; read maps, enter information into a computer, and take simple photographs; communicate rules, policies, and procedures to others.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:

Three (3) years of broad and progressively responsible experience performing appraisal for property tax purposes plus completion of 180 units of training approved by the State of Nevada Department of Taxation.

Humboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers.