Appraisal Clerk

Ford County
Appraisal Clerk/Field Assistant
Fund: General

Department: Appraiser

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: County Appraiser

Job Status: Full time

Travel Required: Frequent in County, occasional Training out of county

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week flex schedule

Monday-Friday 1 hour Lunch break

Position Summary: Under the direction of the County Appraiser and/or Deputy Appraiser, the Appraisal Clerk is responsible for the maintenance of all real estate and personal property records held in the appraiser’s office. Accurate data entry and clerical skills are paramount in this position. The responsibilities include a physical inspection of property and review of information to accurately determine real property values

Essential Functions:

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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

Essential Function Statement(s)

• Interact professionally with the public to respond to questions, calls, and concerns to provide information and assistance.
• Complete field inspection for task below may include physically viewing, measuring, collecting, and recording information
• Collect, analyze and evaluate data
• Responsible for data entry and retrieval of real estate parcels in the Kansas Orion system.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Schedule appointments for informal hearings and process hearing results
• Assist other departments in the completion of assignments when requested
• Compile other reports using the word, excel, and tablets as requested
• Attend staff meetings and continuing education/training courses as required

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists with processing large mailings and delivery to post office via motor vehicle or walking.
• Other related duties as necessary or required.
• Cross-train in other aspects of the Appraisal Dept.

Position qualifications

• Pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen
• Possess a valid Kansas Driver’s License

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience: This is an entry-level position. The employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills between six months to one year in this position.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required. A good understanding of General math is helpful.

Skills: Ability to operate a copy machine, calculator, computer, and other related office machines. The ability to receive, interpret and follow oral and/or written instructions as well as possess organizational skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, county officials, and the public.

Problem Solving: No problem solving exists in this position. Duties follow prescribed policies and procedures.

Decision Making: Limited decision-making exists in this position. Duties follow prescribed policies and procedures.

Accountability: Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of the department and does not participate in the annual budget process.

Supervision: Supervision is provided several times daily and the supervisor reviews all job-related decisions. The employee does not have supervisory responsibility for subordinate personnel.

Personal Relations: Frequent contact with other county departments, and the general public requiring the ability to communicate and relate positively and effectively.

Working Conditions: The position requires outdoor fieldwork during the winter and summer months with minimal contact with snakes and vicious dogs.

Physical Demands LIFT/CARRY

Stand F (frequently) 10 lbs. or less C (constantly)

Walk F (occasionally) 11-20 lbs. F (frequently)

Sit F (frequently) 21-50lbs. O (occasionally) Handling/Fingering F (frequently) 51-100 N (not applicable)

Reach Outward F (frequently Over 100 lbs. N (not applicable)

Reach above shoulder O (occasionally) Push/Pull

Climb O (occasionally) 12 lbs. or less C (constantly)

Crawl O (occasionally) 13-25 lbs. F (frequently)

Squat or kneel F (frequently) 26-40 lbs. O (occasionally)

Bend F (frequently) 41-100 lbs. N (not applicable)

N (not applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day)

F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs per day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs. per day)

Employee signature: ___________________________________Date: _____________

Supervisor signature:___________________________________Date:______________

Job Type: Full-time