Appraiser - KGM LAND

Mohave County; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohave County is hiring for Appraiser I (Underfill), Appraiser I, and Appraiser II positions. The roles involve data collection, field inspections, and presenting value opinions for tax assessments.

Training is provided to obtain State Level I and II certifications, with travel to county locations and conferences as part of duties. Compensation ranges are hourly, with provided vehicle for field work and standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Level I Certification required.
• Level II Certification required.
• Provisional Certification within 5 months of appointment required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for real and personal property valuations.
• Prepare and present appraisals for tax assessments and appeals.
• Interpret legal descriptions, maps and building sketches.
• Utilize CAMA software and related data tools.
• Conduct field inspections and travel to county locations as needed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Arizona Level I Certification (Dept of Revenue)

Arizona Level II Certification (Dept of Revenue)

Provisional Certification within 5 months

Job description

About the Department

Mohave County is 13,461 square miles making it the 5th largest county in the United States. It was officially established on November 9th, 1864, as one of the original four counties in the Arizona territory. We are responsible for the annual valuation of approximately 265,000 parcels.

About the Position

Appraiser I (Underfill) -> Salary, Range 11 Steps 1-8 $19.13 - $23.54/hr.

Appraiser I -> Salary, Range 12 Steps 1-8 $20.09 - $24.71/hr.

Appraiser II -> Salary, Range 15 Steps 1-8 $23.26 - $28.61/hr.

Monday - Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm

• Weekends and holidays off.
• Work will be both office and field environments.
• Some traveling to other Mohave County locations: Bullhead City, AZ and Lake Havasu City, AZ.
• Travel to conferences that are primarily in state with additional conferences out of state including but not limited to Phoenix and Tucson.
• Travel will include one-on-one field training and training to obtain Appraiser certifications.

Must be able to travel throughout different county locations. Working conditions would include but not limited to:

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including strong winds, extreme heat to extreme cold temperatures.
• This position does require time spent standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
• The ability to frequently be able to lift 1lb up to 50lbs.
• Work does require traveling to perform inspections sites and investigations while operating a Mohave County provided vehicle in isolated and remote areas.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.

Required Minimum Education, Experience, and Training

Appraiser I (Underfill)

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED)
• Two (2) years of experience in construction, real estate sales, or equivalent. OR
• Two (2) years’ experience in various functions in an Assessor's office. OR
• College level appraisal, construction and/or real estate courses may be substituted for the preceding experience.
• For this purpose, thirty (30) college semester hours will equal to one (1) year of 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 (See ARS 42-123.02, Level I Certification, from the Department of Revenue).
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Appraiser I

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED).
• Level I Certification as administered by the State of Arizona, Department of Revenue (See ARS 42-123.02, Level I Certification, from the 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 (See ARS 42-123.02, Level II Certification, from the Department of Revenue).
• ORan equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Appraiser II

• High School Diploma/General Education Degree (GED).
• Level I and II Certifications as administered by the State of Arizona, Department of Revenue (See ARS 42-123.02, Level I and II Certifications, from the 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.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

• 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.