What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser Specialist position at Yakima County?
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The mission of Yakima County Government is to provide accessible, responsive and responsible public service through leadership and teamwork committed to understanding and meeting public needs.
Our Values :Position Data :
Appraiser Specialist-J23-U00-H
Regular
Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
Overview :
Pay Range : $22.58 - $28.63 per hour (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan, B22 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range : $22.58 - $23.96 per hour (Non - Bargaining Pay Plan, B22 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Job Closing Date : February 20, 2025
There are two Appraiser Specialists vacancies in the Yakima County Assessor's Office. Appraiser Specialists are in training to become Appraiser I's and will perform much of the work of an Appraiser under supervision until qualified. Qualification requires 1000 hours as well as successful completion of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and Washington State Certification for Assessors. Appraisers inspect and measure properties for tax valuation purposes. Some inspections will be on active work sites and all necessary safety precautions must be taken.
Benefits included in position :
- Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
- Retirement Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Laws and regulations pertaining to appraisal practices
- Constructions techniques
- Customer service techniques
- Using a personal computer and related software applications;
- Reading and interpreting maps and aerial photographs;
- Determining quality of materials and workmanship;
- Analyzing value of property;
- Determining parcels from maps;
- Reviewing appraisals to determine accuracy;
- Analyzing cost and market approaches to value;
- Calculating depreciation;
- Preparing appraisal reports;
- Collecting and analyzing data;
- Using telephones and cameras;
- Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County and other officials, at all organizational levels and with the public; and
- Communications, oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Note : This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)
Responsibilities : Essential Duties :
Under the guidance of a professional, collects, reviews, verifies, and analyzes property information to draw conclusions in determining the appropriate cost, income and market adjustments used in valuation.
Appraises property by inspecting, categorizing, and confirming property characteristics and changes to property.
Measures, photographs, draws, takes pictures, and gathers related information on properties.
Updates computer database records and information and finalize residential and agricultural property information. When inspecting property due to a segregation or merge, determines new land values and location of improvements.
Organizes field maps, plat maps and aerial maps. Reads aerials for boundaries, topography and permanent crops. Maintains current and historical records. Processes forms to determine effect on value due to destruction of property, unknown changes to property and exemptions. Responds to and explains appraisal methods and valuation criteria to property owners, Board of Equalization, and State Board of Tax Appeals; presents the possible options and determines the correct data to use. May appear in court hearings as an expert witness for valuation of property. Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience :
Associate degree or two year technical certificate in Real Estate, Surveying, Engineering, Construction, or Quality Control; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Note : In lieu of a High School Diploma, two (2) years of related experience in the above degree disciplines is required.
Required :
Valid Washington State Driver's License and proof of insurance.
Successful completion of a general employment verification
Preferred :
Bachelor's Degree in the above listed degrees.
Experience in construction management / trades, real estate or banking, architecture.
Equipment Used : Computer, Cell phone, copier, calculator, passenger vehicle, tape measures, wheel tapes, measuring tools.
Working Conditions : This position is rated as Light Work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Environment : exposure to weather, exposure to extreme temperatures, travel, multiple work locations, field work, and may be exposed to hostile / angry individuals.
Physical Demands : bending, carrying, handling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, crouching, hearing, talking, and visual acuity.
Intellectual Demands : Ability to multitask, confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, ability to follow written instruction, and ability to follow verbal instruction.
Knowledge :
Skills and Abilities :
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Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and the Disabled are encouraged to apply.
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