Appraiser I

Compensation: $44,000 - $49,000 annually

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Appraiser will collect data to complete unbiased appraisal judgement of all types of property in Lake County. Appraiser will also assist taxpayers as necessary in person, through email and over the phone. Collects, analyzes, and tabulates data for the appraisal of real and personal property. Assists in the classification and valuation of residential, commercial, multi-unit dwellings, mobile/manufactured homes, vacant land, agricultural property, natural resources, industrial, and special purpose property. Will prepare required reports and documentation for protest hearing; perform field visits/audits; advise/assist taxpayers. Will spend about 25% of time doing field audits and checking property characteristics and uses (may sometimes need to visit properties that are under construction).

Benefits:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-TermDisability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a)and 457(b) Retirement Plans with a 9% Employer Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!
• Wellness Stipend of $427
• Personal PTO hours available upon your start date
• Paid Continuing Education for ongoing professional development
• Work-Life Balance with flexible working conditions
• Merit and cost-of-living raises to ensure competitive compensation
• Please review the2024 Benefits Guidefor full details
  
  

General Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Attain and maintain active Colorado Ad Valorem Appraisal License
• Determines the market value of assigned properties by using the appropriate approach- cost, market or income approaches
• Educates taxpayers in the assessment process and procedures used to arrive at actual and assessed values
• Call sellers, buyer, real estate agent or title companies, as necessary, for sales confirmation and follow-up
• Works with taxpayers in handling appeals and defends values at all hearing and court levels
• Researches and prepares tax roll changes
• Accurately and prudently update property records as needed
• Complete field audits at businesses, dwellings, commercial buildings, and vacant land to determine use and confirm attributes.
• Performs related work as required
• Duties subject to change
  
  

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience in real estate, appraisal or another related field preferred
• Appraisal license requirements prior to attaining appraisal license
• Basic Appraisal Principles (35 credit hours, 5 days, study time 3 hours each night of class)
• Basic Appraisal Procedures (35 credit hours, 5 days, study time 3 hours each night of class)
• Introduction to Ad Valorem Mass Appraisal (35 credit hours, 5 days, study time 3 hours each night of class)
• National USPAP (15 credit hours, 2 days, study time 3 hours)
• Pass state Ad Valorem Appraiser Examination (3 weeks of studying nightly)

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Ability to conduct activities involving extensive sitting, substantial standing, daily reaching occasional stepping onto short stepstools, daily kneeling/ bending
• Ability to read print, and electronic print, in English
• Ability to grasp and manipulate office equipment, to file paper, to shelve books and similar materials
• Ability to participate in routine conversation and answer questions in person or via telephone and take/convey messages. Ability to distinguish telephone, printer, computer, and other auditory tones
• Ability to lift and/or carry and push/pull burdens weighing up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Ability to distinguish small objects at near and far distances in conditions of bright and low light. Ability to distinguish depth and see objects in a wide field of vision
  
  

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Lake County Benefits - Full-Time Employees

As a reflection of the value we place on the contributions of our employees, the County offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Please review the 2024 Benefits Guide for full details. The Guide provides information on Lake County Government's benefit offerings, including:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!
  
  

Lake County Benefits - Part-Time Employees

Lake County is also proud to offer paid sick time off and flexible work schedules for our part-time employees.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice Of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

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