APPRAISER - II

The El Paso Central Appraisal District (EPCAD) is accepting applications for the position of Appraiser II. This is an entry level position that performs responsible real and/or personal appraisal work in the office and out in the field under the direct supervision of the department manager. The position works directly with the public and staff to accurately and equitably interpret the market value of all taxable property in El Paso County and provide timely and accurate data for the appraisal roll provided to the taxing entities of El Paso, while providing quality customer service to the taxpayers of El Paso in the most cost effective manner possible.

This work requires a high degree of concentration and resourcefulness and receives detailed instructions on new and unusual assignments. Work is closely reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to instructions, policies and procedures. Performs related work as required.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS ALL THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE OR PROOF OF INSURABILITY.

Under Direct Supervision;

• Performs appraisal of commercial, residential, land and personal property of average difficulty;
• Conducts field work to physically inspect commercial, residential, land and personal property to determine value, depreciation and replacement costs;
• Conducts field work in a variety of environment conditions, temperatures, and physical terrain;
• Drives EPCAD vehicle to assigned areas to perform assigned field work;
• Performs work both inside and outside the office alone and in group settings;
• Performs research and analyzes work relative to property valuations and tax matters;
• Performs work involving splitting of real estate parcels;
• Prepares and verifies input and output data for correctness and enters data into internal programs;
• Performs detailed coding, posting and other functions incidental to the maintenance of records;
• Represents EPCAD in informal protest hearings and formal Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearings in one-on-one, virtual, and small group settings to defend the EPCAD values, explain appraisal notice values, make adjustments if necessary and process settlements with taxpayers/agents;
• Provides information to the general public, property owners and agents including clarification on data, state laws, ordinances, tax laws, appeal procedures, and assists in filing a Notice of Protest, if necessary;
• Physical presence if office required to perform appraisal work, protest hearings, and collaborate with department management and colleagues on assigned work;
• Demonstrates regular and reliable attendance;
• Performs other duties, which may be assigned commensurate with this position or as assigned by the Executive Director/Chief Appraiser.

• Knowledge of state and local laws relating to property taxation;
• Knowledge of methods and procedures used in real and/or personal property appraisal;
• Knowledge of property and market value relationships;
• Knowledge of types and methods of construction of commercial and residential properties;
• Knowledge of surveying and drafting and its application to mapping;
• Knowledge of basic math principles and the application of those principles to fundamental formulas;
• Some knowledge of appraisal office organization;
• Skill in the analysis of appraisal data;
• Skill in the verification and/or validation of appraisal methods and results;
• Skill in the recognition of economic and market value factor relating to appraisal methods;
• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities to meet established goals and deadlines;
• Ability to work alone and/or in group settings;
• Ability to identify factors that influence property values;
• Ability to gather information and take accurate field notes;
• Ability to perform appraisals of real and/or personal property and field work including but not limited to, taking manual measurements, taking pictures, sketching properties, and physically inspecting commercial, residential, land and personal property in various environments and temperatures;
• Ability to apply basic math principles to job duties;
• Ability to make mathematical computations with accuracy and speed;
• Ability to identify, prepare, and interpret industry-related reports, documents, and records;
• Ability to prepare and draw outlines of buildings and property metes and bounds;
• Ability to apply appraisal principles and techniques in an equitable and justifiable manner;
• Ability to prepare concise reports of…