Field Appraiser I / GIS Cartographer (Mapper)

Finney County; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Finney County is seeking a Property Appraiser to conduct physical inspections and appraise real and personal property, including oil and gas interests. The role involves updating GIS layers, reviewing deeds, and generating maps and data for internal and external requests.

You will serve in hearings for appeals and ensure data quality and compliance with state specifications. You will collaborate with the land records team, maintain appraiser maps, and support various departmental tasks while

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written English language.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in basic computer systems and software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, email, timekeeping software, work order inputs).
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures, systems, and tools such as recordkeeping, filing, 10 key, copier, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, legal descriptions, plats, aerial photographs and other documents relating to property appraisal.
• Knowledge of GIS and aerial maps.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices used in placing values on real and personal property.
• Valid Driver's license
• Minimum of 40 hours of course work by IAAO I within the first 18 months of employment
• IAAO 600 and/or IAAO 601
• IAAO 651
• Reading Legal Descriptions and Understanding Deeds
• Minimum of 50 hours of course work Property Valuation Department (PVD), ERSI, or other closely related qualification.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications
• Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certification
• Occasional travel
• Occasional overtime
• Regular and reliable attendance, onsite at work location

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical property inspections and review data to provide accurate real property and personal property values.
• Create, edit, and maintain Appraiser map and map work cards.
• Maintain current property transfers in GIS from deeds and make splits and/or combinations of properties as needed.
• Maintain and verify all appraisal map layers.
• Prepare maps to fill internal and external requests and attribute data for automation into the GIS database.
• Oversee quality control of data, data sources, and database integrity.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

GIS proficiency

Reading maps and legal descriptions

Education

High school diploma

IAAO I coursework

IAAO 600/601

IAAO 651

CPR/First Aid certifications

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Other Compensation Salary commensurate with experience
• Job Category Other
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Summary

This position is responsible for conducting physical property inspections and appraising residential, commercial, oil and gas, and personal property. The position involves specialized technical work, including maintaining property records within the land records software and updating appraisal layers within the Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping system to reflect changes resulting from deeds and other property conveyances.

Performs other duties as assigned. This position works under the general supervision of the County Appraiser and/or their designee.

Definition and Examples of Work

85%

Property Appraisal/Mapping

Conduct physical property inspections and review data to provide accurate real property and personal property values

• Collection and verification of Property Characteristics. Complete field and property inspections; may include physically viewing, measuring, collection and recording information.
• Data Analysis. Analyze and evaluate data; utilize computer terminals for data entry and retrieval.
• Hearings. Serve as hearing officer for appeals and protests defending values at various hearing levels. Includes exemptions and grievances.
• New Construction/Building permits. Measure and list newly constructed buildings, additions, and contributory items. Including remodels, review current use, and occupancy level. Gather construction information and take photos of all structures from different angles.
• Sales Validation. Verify conditions of sales and validity of sale price. Along with onsite measurements, photos, legal descriptions, current use, and occupancy
• Final Review. Complete final review of property parcels to establish appropriate value.
• Create, edit, and maintain Appraiser map and map work cards.
• Maintain current property transfers in GIS from deeds and make splits and/or combinations of properties as needed. Map and build parcel layers as new plats are filed.
• Maintain and verify all appraisal map layers.
• Prepare maps to fill internal and external requests and attribute data for automation into the GIS database. Verify the accuracy of original material and code and digitize map manuscripts.
• Oversee quality control of data, data sources, and database integrity.
• Ensure mapping is updated to the State of Kansas Property Valuation Division specifications and statutory deadlines.
• Create and modify processes to maintain data and maps more efficiently.
• Complete specialized requests and detailed analysis for the decision-making processes for the office.
• Manages parcel maintenance workflows and any issues deriving from the maintenance of parcel data.

15%

Complete various departmental support functions

• Maintain accurate records and compile reports as requested.
• Provide education for taxpayers regarding yearly appraisal process.
• Collect and deliver all documents for mail in the Appraisal department.
• Assist other departments in completion of assignments when requested.
• Attend staff meetings and attend continuing education/trainings as required.
• Interact professionally with the public to respond to questions, calls, and concerns and to provide information and assistance
• Update and maintain land record systems, databases, files, and records as required.
• Assign applicable parcel numbers to sales validation questionnaires and distribute to appropriate personnel.
• Scan, retrieve, record, and index documents.
• Create two dimensional exhibits based on property legal descriptions.
• Complete GIS tasks for database queries, overlaying, updating, appending, map design, and map edits.
• Field questions and provide parcel information requests.
• Consult with field staff to help with information for their job.
• Troubleshoot GIS and find resolution to user problems.
• Coordinates with other offices concerning GIS and ownership data needs.

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written English language
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in basic computer systems and software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite, email, timekeeping software, work order inputs)
• Basic understanding of clerical procedures, systems, and tools such as recordkeeping, filing, 10 key, copier, etc.
• Ability to complete property measurements.
• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, legal descriptions, plats, aerial photographs and other documents relating to property appraisal.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use GIS and aerial maps.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices used in placing values on real and personal property.
• Valid Driver's license
• Minimum of 40 hours of course work by IAAO I within the first 18 months of employment
• IAAO 600 and/or IAAO 601
• IAAO 651
• Reading Legal Descriptions and Understanding Deeds
• Minimum of 50 hours of course work Property Valuation Department (PVD), ERSI, or other closely related qualification.
• Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications
• Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certificationOccasional travel
• Occasional overtime
• Regular and reliable attendance, onsite at work location