Appraisal Support Technician

Ada-County; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ada County Assessor's Office is seeking an Appraisal Support Technician to perform field and office duties related to real property appraisals, including data gathering, sketches and assisting appraisers.

The role supports appraisal data collection, field inspections, GPS work, and maintains filing systems while adhering to professional standards. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of personal computers and word processing applications.
• Knowledge of Assessor’s Office programs preferred.
• Skill entering data.
• Skill providing customer service.
• Skill accurately filing and categorizing documents.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Performs research on and inspects property to gather data required for appraisals;
• Collects and verifies the accuracy of assessment data and assures the correct data is in the official file for each property;
• Performs field inspections and operates GPS unit;
• Performs daily administrative functions for the appraisers office;
• Scans and files documents;
• Develops and maintains procedure manuals and flow charts for office administrative and appraisal procedures;
• Assists with developing and maintaining office policies and procedures documents;
• Keeps records of materials filed or removed using logbooks or computers;
• Organizes and prioritizes materials to be filed;
• Places material into high density filing system according to classification and identification information;
• Performs general office duties such as operating office machines, sorting mail, creating and applying new labels.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Filing documents

Confidentiality

Instructions following

Working relationships

English grammar

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office equipment

Word processing software

Job description

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2100 employees dedicated to enhancing our community’s quality of life. Our Assessor's Office team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately 40%, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation’s best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

It is our goal to provide the best service possible, and we look forward to helping you. Learn more about Ada County Assessor's Office by visiting their website.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs field and office functions in connection with the appraisal of real property. The work includes field inspections, sketching, and assisting appraisers as needed.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Appraisal Support Technician receives assignments that require the limited application of appraisal principles, methods and techniques. The incumbent works under limited supervision and receives guidance when working on new, unusual, or complex assignments.

• Performs research on and inspects property to gather data required for appraisals;
• Collects and verifies the accuracy of assessment data and assures the correct data is in the official file for each property;
• Performs field inspections and operates GPS unit;
• Performs daily administrative functions for the appraisers office;
• Scans and files documents;
• Develops and maintains procedure manuals and flow charts for office administrative and appraisal procedures;
• Assists with developing and maintaining office policies and procedures documents;
• Keeps records of materials filed or removed using logbooks or computers;
• Organizes and prioritizes materials to be filed;
• Places material into high density filing system according to classification and identification information;
• Performs general office duties such as operating office machines, sorting mail, creating and applying new labels.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Inventories and tracks sensitive assets;
• May assist in answering taxpayer questions about assessments;
• Performs related functions as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic;
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of personal computers and word processing applications;
• Knowledge of Assessor’s Office programs preferred;
• Skill entering data;
• Skill providing customer service;
• Skill accurately filing and categorizing documents;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must adhere to a professional code of ethics as a sworn Deputy Assessor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed in both office and field settings;
• The work requires the incumbent to visit assigned properties, including construction sites, to gather information. These visits require the incumbent to move over the land and inspect various parts of structures and locate section markers on the ground;
• Sometimes the incumbent must negotiate fences, hazardous or steep terrain with rough and rocky surfaces;
• The work requires spending significant time in the field such as construction sites which may create exposure to insulation, paint and lacquer fumes, drywall mud, texturing compounds, nails, and other building materials;
• At times the incumbent may be exposed to dogs and/or farm animals and snakes;
• May be required to sit, stand, reach overhead, squat and bend in the performance of the primary job responsibilities;
• May be required to lift up to 20lbs.

DISCLAIMER

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.