Overview
Responsible for valuing and classifying all real and personal property in La Plata County. Visits and measures property, takes photos and conducts sales and inventory review on site. Inputs information in the computer system using a variety of software including GIS mapping, Multiple listing service and apex property sketch software; updates data and values on properties and defends the values in property appeals. A high school diploma or GED are required, bachelor’s degree preferred. Appraiser II trains new appraisers and requires a CO Appraiser License. Appraises residential, manufactured homes, new construction, mining, agricultural and vacant property for tax assessment purposes; defends property values at county level hearings, under the active, diligent, and personal supervision of a certified appraiser.
Essential functions and responsibilities
Conducts field inspections to collect data required for the classification of land, mobile homes, and buildings; maintains and files data for classification and appraisals.
Determines new construction values and performs field inspections and determines quality and depreciation values; takes photos, measures additions, sketches areas.
Defends property value during protest period and provides testimony at hearings as necessary.
Acquires building permit information, obtains measurements, inventories structure, notes characteristics, and determines physical, functional or economic depreciation.
Uses GIS, Multiple listing service and planning department data to help evaluate locational factors such as utilities and legal uses.
Maintains data files; verifies sales prices for market analysis. Interacts with citizens and provides information concerning market value.
Answers telephone and deals with questions by residents.
Identifies new businesses by using a variety of online tools and state and city lists; tracks address changes.
Visits new business owners to conduct field audits and explain procedures.
Routes correspondence.
Creates and uses spreadsheets for tracking of abatements, abstracts, and statistical information.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance required.
Material and Equipment Used Measuring Tapes, General Office Equipment, Calculator, Vehicle, Camera, Typewriter, Computer, Printer
Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED minimum, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Any combination of education, training, and experience in real estate or construction, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential function of the job.
Licenses and Certifications Valid State Driver's License.
Ability to obtain a Colorado Ad Valorem Appraisal License within 2 years of employment.
Knowledge Of
Principles and practices of real estate and personal property appraising.
Construction methods.
All applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
Computer applications related to the work.
Skill In
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
Using a VDT to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
Using mathematics.
Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Mental and Physical Abilities
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
Ability to read, use and understand maps.
Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to take and pass the required classes for obtaining the Ad Valorem Appraisal License.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.
Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.
La Plata County is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. La Plata County takes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.
Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:
Director of Human Resources 1101 E 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Tel: (970)382-6361 Fax: (970)375-7985 Email: HR@co.laplata.co.us
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Essential functions and responsibilities
Conducts field inspections to collect data required for the classification of land, mobile homes, and buildings; maintains and files data for classification and appraisals.
Determines new construction values and performs field inspections and determines quality and depreciation values; takes photos, measures additions, sketches areas.
Defends property value during protest period and provides testimony at hearings as necessary.
Acquires building permit information, obtains measurements, inventories structure, notes characteristics, and determines physical, functional or economic depreciation.
Uses GIS, Multiple listing service and planning department data to help evaluate locational factors such as utilities and legal uses.
Maintains data files; verifies sales prices for market analysis. Interacts with citizens and provides information concerning market value.
Answers telephone and deals with questions by residents.
Identifies new businesses by using a variety of online tools and state and city lists; tracks address changes.
Visits new business owners to conduct field audits and explain procedures.
Routes correspondence.
Creates and uses spreadsheets for tracking of abatements, abstracts, and statistical information.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Regular and predictable attendance required.
Material and Equipment Used Measuring Tapes, General Office Equipment, Calculator, Vehicle, Camera, Typewriter, Computer, Printer
Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED minimum, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Any combination of education, training, and experience in real estate or construction, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential function of the job.
Licenses and Certifications Valid State Driver's License.
Ability to obtain a Colorado Ad Valorem Appraisal License within 2 years of employment.
Knowledge Of
Principles and practices of real estate and personal property appraising.
Construction methods.
All applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
Standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
Computer applications related to the work.
Skill In
Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
Using a VDT to accurately and rapidly enter and retrieve data and information.
Using mathematics.
Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
Mental and Physical Abilities
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.
Ability to read, use and understand maps.
Ability to speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to take and pass the required classes for obtaining the Ad Valorem Appraisal License.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.
Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action La Plata County prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with La Plata County on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or genetic information.
La Plata County is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. La Plata County takes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for protected classes, persons with disabilities and for covered veterans. Covered veterans include: special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Vietnam era veterans, or any other veterans who served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge was authorized.
Inquiries regarding La Plata County's equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to:
Director of Human Resources 1101 E 2nd Avenue Durango, CO 81301 Tel: (970)382-6361 Fax: (970)375-7985 Email: HR@co.laplata.co.us
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