Appraiser Residential

Position Definition  Under general supervision, identifies, inspects, appraises, and documents real property — residential, commercial, or multi-family, per assignment — to determine value for ad valorem tax purposes, in accordance with Oklahoma statutes, Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) rules, International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) standards, and Assessor office policies. Duties include physical inspection and documentation of property characteristics, application of the three approaches to value, and defense of rendered values through the protest and appeal process.
This job description may be updated at any time to accommodate evolving requirements and responsibilities of the Assessor's Office.
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Job Description s are approved as final by the Assessor or his designee as of the listed revision date above.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.
All offers for employment are contingent upon a background check as applicable laws allow.
All Assessor Employees are expected to:  
• Work independently, and in a team with tact, support, and cooperation for customers, co-workers, and supervisors.  
• Be capable of effectively using Microsoft suite of office software.  
• Perform other duties as assigned, assist in all functions of the office, and train co-workers.  
• And be aware that work may be occasionally required outside normal business hours, and time off may be discouraged during certain customer-support periods.
As this is a public office, and due to conflict-of-interest concerns, all employees of the Tulsa County Assessor's Office must place any real estate license in an INACTIVE status while employed here, or as soon as any current transactions are completed.# #

Job Description
** Examples of Work Performed
*** Identify, locate, inspect, measure, and document real property to confirm and update physical attributes and characteristics.
* Photograph exterior views and document properties within assigned cyclical inspection areas, using photo comparison, aerial photography, change-detection software, and other technologies to identify changes to physical attributes.
* Evaluate new plats and assign value to vacant land.
* Enter parcel and property data into appraisal applications; analyze data against valuation and modeling standards.
* Assist with analyzing mass appraisal modeling data using Power BI and other technologies.
* Maintain current knowledge of economic conditions affecting real property value.
* Maintain files to defend and support rendered values.
* Conduct informal protest and formal Board of Equalization appeal hearings for contested values.
** Required Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
*** Ability to interact with all customers and co-workers in a supportive, professional manner.
* Ability to engage taxpayers at their location, present credentials, explain the purpose of the visit, and gain cooperation.
* Attain knowledge of Oklahoma statutes, Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) rules, IAAO standards, Assessor office policies, departmental procedures, and the appeals process affecting real property appraising.
* Upon hire, achieve mastery of the three approaches to value in appraising real property (cost, sales comparison, and income/direct income).
* Attain ability to present and defend values before the Board of Equalization.
* Attain a working knowledge of mass appraisal modeling.
* Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle in all driving conditions.
** Education and/or Experience
** Bachelor's degree (preferred) in mathematics, communications, economics, statistics, accounting, finance, computer science, business administration, or a related field, OR significant,…