Property Appraiser I or II

Under general supervision, the Property Appraiser I is responsible for the review and appraisal of real property for tax assessment purposes, primarily on non-complex properties.

• Assists in assessing functions focused on residential property valuation and equalization to ensure compliance with the laws of North Dakota. 
• Analyzes property characteristics, make educated judgements on elements of value, record findings, and establish values.
• Reviews current data such as dimensions, quality, and condition for appeal and reassessment purposes.
• Reviews current data and current comparable property sales to ensure equitable assessments.
• Attends ongoing formal training in real estate and appraisal in order to keep informed of the continually changing nature of this field, and to maintain licensing requirements.
• Provides information as requested to the public in a courteous and informative manner.
• Reviews residential sales information to keep informed of market trends, and to ensure only appropriate sales are used for state ratio.
• Investigates claims of possible valuation inequities using focused appraisal techniques, and provide findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Inspects building permit projects, maintaining detailed notes, and establish values.
• Uses tools such as tablets, laser measures & tape measures to ensure accuracy and efficiency in work.
• Reviews new submitted blueprints & plans and transfer information into CAMA sketch system.
• Develops and utilizes database queries for property record analysis purposes.
• Assists in general computer records maintenance.
• Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Leads and helps coordinate assessing functions focused on residential property valuation and equalization to ensure compliance with the laws of North Dakota.
• Attends advanced formal training in real estate and appraisal in order to keep informed of the continually changing nature of this field, and to maintain licensing requirements.
• Provides information as requested to the public in a courteous and informative manner, primarily on expensive and complex residential properties.
• Inspects building permit projects, maintaining detailed notes, and establish values on primarily expensive or complex residential property.
• Directly involved with general computer records maintenance.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to the Property Appraiser I.

• Bachelor degree in business, real estate, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent amount of education and/or experience is acceptable.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
• Requires the ability to obtain a North Dakota Class I Assessor certification within three years.

• Requires two years of experience in real estate appraisal. 
• Requires a North Dakota Class I City Assessor certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous appraisal and/or assessing experience.

• Candidates will be considered for the tier that matches their qualifications and experience. 
• Property Appraiser II minimum wage: $27.97 hourly

Salary : $24 - $28