Appraiser

Position Summary: The Platte County Appraiser is responsible for conducting property appraisals for tax assessment purposes. This role involves inspecting, analyzing, and evaluating real and/or personal property to determine market value in accordance with state and local laws, regulations, and appraisal standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspect residential, commercial, agricultural, or industrial properties to gather data relevant to valuation.
• Collect and verify property data such as size, condition, construction type, and improvements.
• Use mass appraisal techniques, cost, income, and sales comparison approaches to determine fair market value.
• Maintain and update property records, maps, and appraisal databases.
• Analyze market trends and real estate sales data within the county to ensure accurate assessments.
• Respond to public inquires and explain valuation procedures and results.
• Represent with the County Assessor at the County Board of Equalization hearings.
• Collaborate with other county departments and attend training to remain compliant with state appraisal standards.
• Ensure timely completion of appraisal cycles in accordance with state deadlines.
• Assist with the preparation of appraisals for TERC.
• Interview owners, tenants, and managers to acquire pertinent information regarding rents, vacancies, expenses, and property characteristics.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Talents

• Must be highly effective with oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Must maintain a high degree of accuracy and have good research methods and techniques.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft programs and have general computer skills.
• Must be able to communicate with the public on a daily basis.
• Must be able to communicate with other employees regarding tasks that need completed.
• Must be able to communicate with other departments when working on projects together.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions.
• Ability to perform detailed work.
• Ability to problem solve and reason.
• Ability to keep information confidential when necessary.
• Thorough knowledge of the English language, grammar, and punctuation.
• Must have general math, writing, and keyboarding skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field; or 3 to 5 years of experience appraising real property and in tax valuation functions required.
• Current Nebraska appraiser certification or license, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months from start date, preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of appraisal principles, practices, and laws.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand legal documents and language.
• Basic knowledge of construction and construction processes.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel within the county for inspections.
• One or more years of appraisal, real estate, or related experience preferred.

Platte County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person