Appraiser

Description 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. Examples of Duties Appraises real properties to reflect value changes resulting from new improvements, additions, alterations, removals, demolitions, damages, changes in land use and market conditions. 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. 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. Interprets legal descriptions, blueprints, and topographical maps. Records changes into computer database and other relevant records; collects and records information into sales data bank. 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. 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. 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. Typical Qualifications 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 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Humboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers. State and Local Income Tax The Constitution of the State of Nevada prohibits the taxation of income. Retirement Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) (1) Humboldt County, Nevada contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Nevada Deferred Compensation Program (NDC) The NDC is voluntary retirement savings program for employees of the State of Nevada, NSHE and other local government employers. The program is designed to supplement other retirement savings and pensions. Contributions are made pre-tax and investment earnings are tax-deferred or you may invest on pre-tax (Roth) basis and your investment earnings will be tax free upon eligible withdrawal. Both types of deductions are made through payroll. Insurance Coverage Insurance Stipend Humboldt County, Nevada provides a monthly insurance stipend to assist employees who elect to participate in any of the County offered insurance plans. The stipend for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $1,300.00 per month for Employee only, Employee and Spouse, and Employee and Child(ren) Health Plan Options and $2,000.00 per month for the Employee and Family Health Plan Option listed below. Health Insurance Eligibility Employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage. Eligible employees as defined in the group health insurance plan are eligible to enroll in the group health insurance plan effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Dependents of employees, as defined in the current plan booklet, are also eligible for coverage under the insurance plan at the employee's expense. Employees must authorize a payroll deduction for the share of the health coverage premium to be paid by the employee. Health Plan Options (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Monthly coverage costs are: Employee only: $1,013.29. Employee and Spouse: $2,229.26. Employee and Child/Children: $1,823.95. Employee and Family: $3,141.24. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are: Individual In Network: $1,000.00. Individual Out of Network: $2,000.00. Family In Network: $2,000.00. Family Out of Network: $4,000.00. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance (2) of the following will be applied: In Network: 20%. Out of Network: 50%. High-Deductible Plan with HSA Monthly coverage costs are: Employee only: $849.69. Employee and Spouse: $1,869.31. Employee and Child/Children: $1,529.44. Employee and Family: $2,634.06. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are: Individual In Network: $3,400.00, Individual Out of Network: $3,400.00. Family In Network: $6,800.00. Family Out of Network: $6,800.00. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied: In Network: 0%. Out of Network: 30%. Prescription Drug Insurance (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Preferred Network Pharmacy Tier 1 - Typically Generic $10 copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply) $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply) Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand $30 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30- day supply) $75 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply) Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand $45 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply) $112 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply) In-Network Pharmacy Tier 1 - Typically Generic $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply - (retail - 30-day supply) Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand $55 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply) Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand $85 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply) Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered Out of Network Pharmacy All Prescriptions 50% coinsurance, deductible does not apply Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered. High-Deductible Plan with HSA In-Network Pharmacy (No Preferred) 0% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail and home delivery) Out of Network Pharmacy 30% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail) and Not Covered (Home Delivery) Dental Insurance Plan Options (Administered by Kansas City Life) High Plan Monthly coverage costs ae: Employee only: $57.89. Employee and Spouse: $102.56. Employee and Child/Children: $89.06. Employee and Family: $145.28. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are: $25 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of $75.00. The deductible does not apply to preventative services. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network: 20% Basic Services. 50% Major Services. 50% Orthodontic Services. Calendar Year Maximum per Person: Dental Maximum: $2,000. Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500. Low Plan Monthly coverage costs are: Employee only: $45.09. Employee and Spouse: $92.11. Employee and Child/Children: $80.40. Employee and Family: $130.45. The calendar year deductibles for this plan are: $50 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of $150.00. The deductible does not apply to preventative services. After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network: 20% Basic Services. 50% Major Services. 50% Orthodontic Services. Calendar Year Maximum per Person: Dental Maximum: $1,500. Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500. Vision Insurance Plan (Administered by Kansas City Life) In-Network coverage with a VSP Provider: Monthly coverage costs are: Employee only: $7.71. Employee and Spouse: $15.44. Employee and Child/Children: $16.51. Employee and Family: $26.39. The In-Network Copay is: $10 for an Eye Exam every 12 months. $25 Material Copay - frames, lenses and contacts. Frames (every 12 months). $130 allowance for frames. 20% savings on the amount over your allowance. Lenses (every 12 months). Covered in full after Materials Copay. Contacts (instead of glasses) every 12 months. $130 allowance for elective contacts. Contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation). $210 allowance for medically necessary contact lenses. Out-of-Network Providers: Monthly coverage costs are: Employee only: $7.71. Employee and Spouse: $15.44. Employee and Child/Children: $16.51. Employee and Family: $26.39. The Out-of-Network Allowances are: Exam - $45 Allowance. Frames - $70 Allowance. Lenses: Single Vision - $30 Allowance. Lined Bifocal - $50 Allowance. Line Trifocal - $65 Allowance. Lenticular Lenses - $100 Allowance. Contacts (including Elective and Necessary): $105 Allowance. Please contact Humboldt County Human Resources for additional information on available health insurance plans. Leave Plans Annual Leave All full-time employees will earn annual leave beginning from their initial date of hire at a rate of .0385 hours earned per hour's paid (3). Part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week will earn annual leave on a pro-rated basis. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 3, 6, 11, 16, 21 and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 200 hours per year. While on probationary period, an employee cannot take annual leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time. Sick Leave Eligible Humboldt County, Nevada employees accrue sick leave at the rate of .05 hours for each hour worked up to a maximum accrual of 120 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 980 hours. Holiday Leave Eligible Humboldt County, Nevada employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per year plus one additional day as a floating holiday (4). Holidays eligible for paid holiday leave include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. Tuition Reimbursement Humboldt County, Nevada values its employees and empowers them to enhance their skills by taking career related higher education courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, the County has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $4,500 per year (5) in educational expenses. Note Humboldt County, Nevada provides benefits to regular employees. Most part-time positions are ineligible for benefits. 1: PERS retirement benefits are only available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will instead participate in Social Security. 2: Coinsurance is the percentage of costs paid by employees after they have paid/met their respective deductibles. 3: Employees will accrue annual leave during their introductory period but are not allowed to use annual leave until you they have been employed continuously for at least 6 months. 4: Employees are eligible to receive the additional floating holiday after successful completion of one (1) year of service with the County. 5: Restrictions apply. Please contact Humboldt County Human Resources for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr