Appraiser

Appraiser

Performs a variety of complex technical duties encompassing the complete valuation process from discovery to defense of value. Duties to include inspection, classification, appraisal and valuation of countywide real property for ad valorem purposes, using industry accepted methods, while observing the highest standards of professional ethics. This position will be designated to work with Greenbelt properties. Work is performed in field. Field visits may be over a wide variety of building, construction, outdoor terrain and during varied weather conditions. This position requires the ability to climb, walk, sit, kneel and bend in varied, outdoor terrain to access properties, collect data and perform essential duties.

Associate degree or higher from an accredited university and have two (2) or more years of experience in Real Estate, Construction, Finance or Appraisal related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possess Licensed Appraiser designation with the Utah State Department of Commerce. Applicants must also possess a valid Utah Driver License in order to operate assigned vehicle used to assess properties throughout Iron County and in performing other appraisal activities.

Licensed Appraiser designation with the Utah State Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate; Must obtain designation as an Ad Valorem Appraiser with the Utah State Tax Commission within 6 months of hire; Designation as a Certified Residential Appraiser within 12 months of hire; Must maintain ongoing certification through completion of bi-annual, State-approved continuing education and other requirements. Must pass criminal background check, including the authorization for the Division of Real Estate to obtain fingerprints along with the review of past and present employment and education records.

Considerable knowledge of terminology unique to the appraisal field; current principles, procedures, techniques and approaches to value used in the appraisal of real property; computer assisted property appraisal; State of Utah property tax policy; Farmland Assessment Act; valuation appeals processes related to board of equalization and court proceedings; public relations and interviewing methods; inter-relationship with other county offices; material quality and cost of construction; appraisal methodologies related to market, cost and income; technical report writing; physical attributes of Iron County; methods of land appraisal including the terrain, capacity of soil, and comparable value; sales ratio studies and coefficient of dispersion; interpersonal communication skills. Working knowledge of statistics, computer modeling, blue print reading; drafting principles and terminology; county geography; basic principles of supervision. Ability to analyze and interpret valid sales activity within the property market and to translate findings into meaningful functional sales/assessment ratio studies; visually observe the details of property and arrive at an accurate and equitable appraisal; apply appropriate methods of valuation; make mathematical calculations in determining percentages, volumes, areas, acreage, etc.; interpret cost manuals used in the appraisal of property and apply appropriate methods of valuation; make judgment decisions in the appraisal process; read legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps, and blue prints; operate a variety of tools and equipment

Iron County is a drug-free workplace. Successful applicants for positions in the County must successfully pass a drug screen. Successful applicants for this position are also required to pass a background screening.