Revenue Appraiser

Open Until Filled General Description

Under limited supervision at the senior level, examines, evaluates and completes appraisal techniques for Department-assessed industries operating across state and county boundaries as defined in W.S. 39-13-102(m)(ii-ix) utilizing Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, generally accepted appraisal procedures to determine valuation for taxation and for certification of taxable values to counties. Provides technical support, consultation, instruction, and problem resolution to 23 County Assessors and their staff, the Property Tax Division staff, and other governmental agencies as it pertains to all phases of appraisal valuation guidelines and models for both local and Department-assessed properties.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

• Appraise properties, real and personal, for both county assessment jurisdictions and Department assessed industries.
• Provides technical support, consultation, instruction, and problem resolution to 23 County Assessors and their staff, the Property Tax Division staff, and other governmental agencies as it pertains to all phases of appraisal valuation guidelines and models for both local and Department-assessed properties.
• Coordinate a specialty such as agricultural land valuations; act as education for the county assessors and their offices, personal property/oil and gas valuations, and training.
• Compiles and publishes annual manuals for County Assessors offices in the area of specialty.
• Develop and train various classes for County Assessors, their staff, and property tax division in aspects of appraisal and the use of the CAMA system and/or other appraisal software.
• Represent the department as an expert witness and may present testimony at administrative hearings.
• Participate in the annual department audit program as required by WS. 39-11-102(c) (xvi) and the Strategic Plan for all county assessment offices.
• Communicate with assessed taxpayers or their designated representatives, tax attorney or tax accountants to discuss assessed property valuation.

• Knowledge of appraisal principles (fee and mass) of property valuation, mathematics, statistics, economics, and/or regulatory conditions that affect value.
• Knowledge of state constitutional mandates, statutory laws, department rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of State Board of Equalization Rules and Regulations.
• Knowledge of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compliance and compliance with state and federal appraisal guidelines.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis used in market research and as part of the appraisal process including regression analysis and central tendency.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in fee or mass property appraisal or tax assessment) OR 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in fee or mass property appraisal or tax assessment).

• Typical office environment. Some travel required.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Certification as a Wyoming Tax Appraiser is required within one year of employment.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.