Appraiser I

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSEUnder general supervision, performs the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDuties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts standard field investigations for residential properties.
• Analyzes data in the appraisal of real property.
• Collects, analyzes, and tabulates data on sales, rentals, and costs of real and other properties.
• Assists in making income and cost studies of various types of properties.
• Assists in making computations and verifies computations involved in cost estimating and appraising.
• Prepare scaled drawings of buildings and additions.
• Answers questions from taxpayers regarding appraisals.
• Comply with Elko County Policies and department procedures.
• Accurately completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of project/work status.
• Communicates tactfully, both orally and in writing, with co-workers and the general public.
• Listens carefully and responds appropriately.

• College course work or enrollment in a 2-year degree program with an accredited college or university; 180 hours of appraisal accredited classes or any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities necessary for this classification
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license

An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application: Knowledge

• Basic operation of personal computers and mainframe computers.
• Windows platform, Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word)
• Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC).
• Appraisal methods, proper procedures, principles, and terminology.
• Real property appraisal for tax assessment purposes.
• The common methods for describing real property.
• Homes, construction, residential improvements.
• Have a current driver’s license with a driving record in good standing.

 Skills

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding and carrying out complex written and oral communications.
• Understanding, interpreting, and applying complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Managing time effectively.
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills especially in dealing with the public. 
• Making and verifying arithmetical computations with accuracy and speed.
• Using the tools and equipment listed below.

 Abilities

• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations.
• Ability to draw charts and descriptive sketches in connection to appraisal work.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adapt the appropriate and effective course of action.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, proprietors, and the general public.

 An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:

• Work is collected from an outside setting (fieldwork). 
• It will be necessary at times to travel various distances to collect appraisal data.
• It will require physical exertion to review and measure improvements/structures for property appraisals.
• Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Frequently required to talk or hear; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and EmployerIn compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.