Personal Property Appraiser: Mass Appraisal Specialist

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Regular compensation reviews

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sedgwick County seeks a Personal Property Appraiser to perform entry-level to intermediate work in discovery, listing, valuation, and maintenance of personal property accounts. You will apply mass appraisal techniques under guidance and in accordance with Kansas statutes and USPAP.

Responsibilities include researching property accounts, resolving routine data issues, valuing new accounts, and maintaining documentation while complying with PVD guidelines and county policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of administrative support, data-entry, records-management, real estate, appraisal, or closely related experience.
• Must complete USPAP; Kansas Property Tax Law; Kansas Personal Property Valuation and Assessment; Orion Introduction within three years of hire date.
• Valid U.S. drivers license without restrictions and current automobile insurance; vehicle available for daily use.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and interpret personal property accounts, including CIME, trucks/trailers, watercraft, and leased equipment, as required by Kansas law.
• Research and resolve routine issues with property owner renditions, account data, and valuation records.
• Discover, list, and value non-reported and new personal property accounts for current and future years using mass appraisal tools and techniques.
• Maintain account data and supporting documentation in accordance with office procedures.
• Follow and comply with the annual PVD Revaluation Maintenance Specifications and Compliance Guide and annual PVD Personal Property Valuation Guide.
• Conduct informal equalization and Payment Under Protest appeal meetings and defend values in accordance with PVD guidelines and office procedures.
• Prepare and present information for Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) Small Claims hearings, as assigned.
• Process appeal results and change orders and make valuation adjustments for prior years, as needed.
• Refer complex appeals and Regular Division matters to the Senior Personal Property Appraiser or Personal Property Manager, as appropriate.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with property owners, their representatives, other jurisdictions, and internal county offices to answer inquiries.
• Provide information to property owners and their representatives in accordance with the Kansas Open Records Act and PVD guidelines.
• Monitor and respond to emails received through the division email account in a timely manner.
• Assist property owners with personal property questions at the front desk, as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

Data-entry

Records-management

Real estate

Appraisal

Related experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Sedgwick County seeks a Personal Property Appraiser to perform entry-level to intermediate work in discovery, listing, valuation, and maintenance of personal property accounts. You will apply mass appraisal techniques under guidance and in accordance with Kansas statutes and USPAP.

Responsibilities include researching property accounts, resolving routine data issues, valuing new accounts, and maintaining documentation while complying with PVD guidelines and county policies.