Appraiser

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts standard field investigations for residential properties.
• Analyzes data in the appraisal of real property.
• Collects, analyzes, and tabulates data on sales, rentals, and costs of real and other properties.
• Assists in making income and cost studies of various types of properties.
• Assists in making computations and verifies computations involved in cost estimating and appraising.
• Prepare scaled drawings of buildings and additions.
• Answers questions from taxpayers regarding appraisals.
• Comply with Elko County Policies and department procedures.
• Accurately completes work assignments in a timely manner.
• Advise supervisor of project/work status.
• Communicates tactfully, both orally and in writing, with co-workers and the general public.
• Listens carefully and responds appropriately.

• College course work or enrollment in a 2-year degree program with an accredited college or university; 180 hours of appraisal accredited classes or any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities necessary for this classification
• Must maintain a valid Nevada driver’s license

An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

• Basic operation of personal computers and mainframe computers.
• Windows platform, Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Word)
• Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC).
• Appraisal methods, proper procedures, principles, and terminology.
• Real property appraisal for tax assessment purposes.
• The common methods for describing real property.
• Homes, construction, residential improvements.
• Have a current driver’s license with a driving record in good standing.

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding and carrying out complex written and oral communications.
• Understanding, interpreting, and applying complicated policies, procedures and protocols.
• Managing time effectively.
• Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills especially in dealing with the public.
• Making and verifying arithmetical computations with accuracy and speed.
• Using the tools and equipment listed below.

• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations.
• Ability to draw charts and descriptive sketches in connection to appraisal work.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adapt the appropriate and effective course of action.
• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, proprietors, and the general public.

An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:

• Work is collected from an outside setting (fieldwork).
• It will be necessary at times to travel various distances to collect appraisal data.
• It will require physical exertion to review and measure improvements/structures for property appraisals.
• Work is performed in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Frequently required to talk or hear; sit; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.