Deputy Appraiser

Fund.....................General Department..Appraiser

FLSA Status.

Non-exempt

Reports To:

County Appraiser

Job Status:
Full time

Travel:
Frequent in County, Occasional-Training out of county

Work Schedule:

40 hours/week (8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday, 1 hour lunch break)

Under the direction of the County Appraiser, the Deputy Appraiser performs supervisory and technical duties relating to the appraisal of real estate and personal property in Ford County. Duties of the Deputy County Appraiser center upon a thorough knowledge and understanding of the valuation of real and personal property for ad valorem tax purposes. The employee in this position must have the ability to work independently and exercise initiative and good judgment.

High school diploma or GED required. The Registered Mass Appraisal (RMA) designation required. Successfully completed courses IAAO 1, IAAO 2, Kansas Property Tax Law and USPAP or the equivalent to serve in this position. Continuing education is required to maintain the RMA designation.

Minimum of five years experience in real estate appraisal with three years experience in KSCAMA operations required. Supervisory experience within an office setting preferred. Considerable technical knowledge of property appraisal methods and techniques. Thorough knowledge of the Kansas Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal programs. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing appraisal and assessment of real estate. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of office procedures, equipment and mathematics. The ability to operate a computer, tablet, calculator and other related office equipment. Must have a valid Kansas driver’s license. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within six months to one year in the position.

Majority of work is accomplished in the office. Frequent high mental, visual and aural concentration required. Stands, walks, bends and reaches continually. Occasionally lifts approximately 20 lbs. Continual use of a computer, tablets, calculator, copier and telephone. Field work consists of driving, walking over rough terrain, meeting with taxpayers in all types of weather conditions. Position should expect occasional times of high stress.

Working conditions consist of problem solving and decision making. Environment can be stressful when dealing with property owners, state‑mandated deadlines, property appeals, litigation preparation and defense, animals or extreme weather conditions.