Appraiser I

Under general supervision, analyzes real property records and transactions; appraises residential and mobile home property in the field; classifies property into appropriate categories; conducts economic surveys relating to construction trends, employment trends, mortgages and related issues.  Ascertains property values for individual property appraisal, using cost and market approaches to property value; maintains the computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) system.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of property valuation work experience. 
• Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Successful completion of one New Mexico certification qualified class from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) within first year of employment.
• Successful completion of a second New Mexico certification qualified class from the IAAO is required within two years of employment.

• Work is performed in an office and a field environment; may be subject to outdoor weather conditions; may be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor; may be subject to extended periods of intense concentration in the review of documents and reports.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling and lifting in measuring and evaluating property.
• Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.
• Utilize, process, and navigate the County’s electronic ERP system as necessary and appropriate based on the needs and requirements of this position.
• Some work duties may be performed “remotely” outside of County facilities. For remote access you must complete and maintain a current remote work agreement.

• Conducts field appraisals of residential and mobile home property; updates files, records and computer systems; ensures values comply with New Mexico laws and regulations.
• Assists in resolving taxpayer protests of property values to ensure fair and accurate appraisals.
• Updates existing property records to ensure they are consistent with market values; uses building permit list to locate new construction, additions and demolitions.
• Calculates improvement values using the market adjusted CAMA valuation system.
• Calculates improvement values using local sales to ensure that the ratio between the assessment values from the CAMA system and the local values are in line with the market.
• Assists in preparing full appraisal reports for protest hearings.
• Measures buildings, concrete and paving using a measuring tape or wheel; draws layout of improvements with all necessary property information for input to the CAMA system.
• Reviews chain of title by examining real estate contracts, warranty deeds and related information to ensure proper contact with the property owner; checks plat maps with legal descriptions to ensure correct improvement and property location; verifies address.
• Classifies and determines quality of improvements to ensure appropriate square foot valuations.
• Reviews the Marshall & Swift Manual for the appropriate additions and deletions to the CAMA system base values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Salary : $18