Field Appraiser

Job Summary: Under general supervision in the County Assessor's Office, performs technical work of routine difficulty in gathering property appraisal information in Natrona County that is consistent with State law.

Essential Functions:

 Performs field inspections of properties, and interviews residents to obtain technical property information; collects data using state and County guidelines and procedures.

 Verifies the features and characteristics of the land and property to be appraised; draws to scale the components and property as an aid in determining its value.

 Conducts visual inspections and makes qualified judgments regarding the condition and effective age of properties; ensures assessments accurately reflect property values and are legally defensible to the County Board of Equalization.

 Measures and photographs all structures in sufficient detail and accuracy; draws improvements using computer software sketch program; makes square footage and perimeter calculations based on measurements obtained from structures inspected.

 Determines the classification of structures and other factors which determine the value of property. Documents gathered information into the State of Wyoming Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) computer system and property assessment database in order to obtain fair market value.

 Accesses and updates computer mapping programs and records systems.

 Assists in the research of land and improvement records for inclusion in appraisal reports; researches historical records to determine when structures were built.

 Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge and Skills:

 Knowledge of principles and practices of property assessment.

 Knowledge of computer aided mass appraisal systems.

 Knowledge of drawing software and digital cameras.

 Knowledge of mapping programs and records systems relevant to appraisal activities.

 Knowledge of GPS and GIS.

 Skill in analyzing and interpreting the factors affecting property values.

 Skill in visiting properties and interviewing relevant parties to obtain technical property information. Skill in conducting visual inspections and making qualified judgments regarding the condition and effective age of properties.

 Skill in conducting research utilizing field data and historical records.

 Skill in documenting and recording property information. Skill in making arithmetic calculations.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent; Must obtain and maintain a Permanent Certification of Property Tax Appraiser issued by the State of Wyoming within 18 months of hire. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $3,333.14 per month

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,333