Certified General Appraiser - Commercial

OVERVIEW

The Assessor Department is accepting internal applications for a Certified General Appraiser to perform a variety of advanced-level complex technical duties encompassing the complete valuation process from discovery to defense of tax assessment; perform inspection, classification, appraisal, and valuation of countywide real properties as needed to determine tax valuation.

This is a full-time benefited position, generally working Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All benefits start on the first day! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, Utah Retirement System, 14 paid holidays, and 18 days of Personal Leave in the first year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs the inspection, classification, valuation, and appraisal of real property, including vacant land, residential, commercial, and agricultural properties; completes computer input of data and documentation processing to create the county assessment roll; may attend equalization hearings or testify in court as required.

Determines valuations of varied types of real property valuations; derives replacement costs of structures by entry and computation and by itemization and valuation of parts; ascertains significant variation from standards; develops computerized cost standards, utilizes computer models programmed with building characteristics to develop cost approach to value; inspects and appraises a wide variety of property, i.e., commercial and income properties, residential, raw land, farms, barns, outbuildings, etc.; makes appraisal decisions for complex property.

Participates in ongoing reappraisal and appraisal efforts of all county properties; surveys county building activity for new construction or improvements, assessing quality, condition, and functional design.

Records appraisal information to determine Ad Valorem value of property; maintains current files and records on property sales within the county to monitor trends on impending changes in property market value; reviews appraisal decisions for appraisal consistency to assure equity between taxpayers; interviews persons familiar with the property, takes measurements and makes sketches of the same; inspects the property for construction, condition, and functional design; analyzes appraisals and ascertains significant variations from standards.

Travels through designated areas, alert to new construction and land development; researches building permits records, sales and leases, plat and tax rolls; locates new property developments; contacts property owners to arrange for appraisals; utilizes specialized county software system as USPAP-approved appraisal methodology.

Coordinates with County GIS staff; monitors segregation and combinations of properties; collects, evaluates, and prepares sales for local sales ratio study; monitors MLS information; evaluates computerized appraisals to verify accuracy; monitors computer data and programs related to property valuation and assessment.

Respond to questions from property owners related to the evaluation and assessment of property; operate a computer to obtain results needed for fair taxation; enter property values as required; recalculates market values when current sales prove a need for updating files; estimates taxes on uncompleted buildings.