Residential Appraiser

OrganizationResidentialPay$18.55Pay FrequencyHourlyFull Time / Part TimeFull timeJob SummaryJob Title: Residential Visual Inspection AppraiserReports To: Supervisor ResidentialPosition DefinitionUnder general supervision, identify, photograph, inspect, update attributes, confirm, and otherwise document and value current physical status of real property in accordance with Oklahoma statutes, Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) rules, International Association of Assessing Officer (IAAO) standards, and Assessor office policies.Job Descriptions are approved as final by the HR Director for the Tulsa County Assessor as of the listed revision date above.This job description may be updated at any time to accommodate evolving requirements and responsibilities of the Assessor’s Office.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.All Assessor employees are expected to assist with cross-training and all other functions of the office, train co-workers, and perform other duties as assigned.All offers for employment are contingent upon background check under applicable statutes.Job DescriptionExamples Of Work PerformedPhotograph exterior street view of residential properties in annual cycle of predetermined areas.Using visual inspection, photo comparison, aerial photographs, change-detection software and other technologies, determine changes to physical attributes, and update documentation.Inspect, measure, and sketch properties to confirm changes in attributes.Evaluate new plats, and assign value to vacant land.Assist with analyzing mass appraisal modeling data utilizing power BI and other technologies.Maintain knowledge of current economic conditions affecting real property value.Maintain files to defend and support rendered values.Conduct informal protest and formal appeal hearings for contested values.Required Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, And AbilitiesInteract with all customers and co-workers in a supportive, professional manner.Attain knowledge of Oklahoma statutes, Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) rules, International Association of Assessing Officer (IAAO) standards, and Assessor’s office policies affecting real property appraising, and departmental procedures.Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.Upon hire, achieve mastery of the three approaches to value in appraising real property (cost, sales comparison, and income).Attain ability to defend values before Board of Equalization.Attain a base of working knowledge of mass appraisal modeling.Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions.Education And/Or ExperienceBachelor’s degree (preferred) in mathematics, communications, economics, statistics, accounting, finance, computer science, business administration, or related field,OR, significant, successfully employed experience in appraisal or real estate related field.Upon hire, must successfully complete the Oklahoma State Advanced Accreditation Program.Additional Job DescriptionMathematical SkillsAbility to work with fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and draw appropriate conclusions from data sets.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business media, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write effective business correspondence and procedures with proper grammar. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, managers, coworkers, and taxpayers with coherent descriptions of findings and results.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply critical thinking to complicated scenarios.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or scheduled form.Ability to apply critical thinking to complicated appraisal scenarios to produce accurate assessments.Physical DemandsEmployee is regularly required to use arms, hands, and fingers to handle, feel, or reach.They are also required to speak and listen. May occasionally move or carry up to 25 lbs.The employee is frequently required to stand, crouch, take a knee, and walk.Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Certificates, Licenses, Insurance, And RegistrationsMaintain a valid Oklahoma Driver’s LicenseMust provide own transportation and maintain liability insurance, work related mileage is reimbursed.Upon hire, attain Certificate of Advanced Accreditation as provided in Title 68 O.S. §2816Training and Testing, Upon HireLegal Descriptions of Real PropertyMapping with MATIX, TCA MapviewerAerial Photography Analysis and Change Detection Software for VIBasics and Standard usage of Harris RealWare and ListBuilderLand Coding and Valuation under Land Use Category, LEAsUse of the Cost Model (Craftsman)Sales CodingValuation of Structures - New ConstructionValuation, Coding, Data Entry - New PlatsIntermediate Power BIConflict ResolutionProcess for Protests and Appeals, Courtroom EtiquetteOklahoma Open Meetings/RecordsBasic Concepts of Mass Appraisal ModelingWork EnvironmentThis position has both office and field duties. The office noise level is usually moderate. Employee is regularly exposed to the outside weather conditions. May be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noises, and the use of personal protective equipment.Benefits Provided, and Offered (No benefits are available for part-time positions)The full-time incumbent will be eligible for the full package of Tulsa County Benefits according to the existing eligibility schedule, to include;Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (pension), 457 Deferred Compensation, 457 Roth, 401a Match, Post Employment Health Plan, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Credit Union, Covered Parking, Education Tuition Assistance.Thirteen paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation and 12 days of annual personal leave, both accrued monthly.Insurance Policies Provided or Partially Provided; Healthcare and Prescription, CareATC Clinic, Telemedicine, $50K Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Optional InsurancePolicies Available: Dental, Vision, Additional Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-term Disability, Long-term Care, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, ID Theft Protection.LocationHQ #J-18808-Ljbffr