Data Manager ~ ONSITE

Collects and administrates data for statistics and modeling, performs quality analysis of data, and assists in valuation of real property in Tooele County. Performs advanced clerical and technical duties related to field assessments, tax records, preparation of assessments and board of equalization hearings for real property. Provides difficult, technical, complex or specialized office support to appraisal teams, which involves verification, gathering data, maintaining records and documents, and other pertinent information needed for the county-wide property appraisal, assessment, and equalization programs.

Will be cross‑trained in all duties of valuation/assessment of real property, including but not limited to collection of data, inspections, and appraisals of real property in Tooele County.

Works under the direct supervision of the Real Property Administrator/Chief Deputy Assessor or the County Assessor.

Data Compliance.

Discovers, inspects, and appraises real property to estimate the fair market value for ad‑valorem purposes. Collects factual data from a variety of sources as required. Verifies or corrects county appraisal records via physical and/or aerial photography inspections to analyze and compare property characteristics between digital imagery and property inventory data. Processes a variety of appraisal forms. Scrubs sales, paying close attention to land guides and where adjustments are needed to effective age and quality to ensure compliance with State Tax Commission audits.

Trains and mentors Data Collectors and Appraisers in appraisal efforts and data compliance, entry, and verification to ensure quality standards. Performs customer service duties by answering questions and assists in completing appropriate forms. Understands and complies with all USPAP standards and Utah laws regarding ad‑valorem real property. Reviews information and appraisals submitted by taxpayers for validity. Gathers and confirms data for computer‑assisted appraisal systems in compliance with mass‑appraisal requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).

Reviews valuation models to include all approaches to value (income, cost, etc.). Audits database under the direction of Real Property Administrator to develop and maintain appraisal standards and guidelines. Reviews relevant policy and recommends changes as needed. Gives high attention to detail with excellent analytical skills. Performs analysis of data as required. Creates reports for data analysis using SQL and writing SQL queries.

Performs other duties as assigned. Performs clerical duties in connection with an appraisal including transferring data into CAMA (PUMA) system; converts field notes to sketching software or CAMA (PUMA); converts building plan specifications to sketching software or CAMA (PUMA). Reviews, measures, and verifies scale drawings, calculations and all related information used in the appraisal of commercial, residential, and land. Acts as a liaison between the Auditor's Office and the Assessor's Office.

Performs assigned equalization duties and procedures; works with the Auditor's Office during Board of Equalization. Updates data for subdivisions; subdivision lists and maps, homes, PUDs, communities, etc.; reviews information; interprets aerial photography to identify property attributes; performs appraisal data input; assures accuracy of information related to codes, etc. Reviews and processes legal documents involving parcel cuts and combinations. Assists appraisers with the collection of sales information by receiving and researching sales survey forms;

reviews property deeds; tracks sales on spreadsheets and in CAMA (PUMA) system. Reviews, processes, edits, and computer enters information impacting changes to property data from multiple sources, i.e., researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for use in the appraisal process; locates property which has not been assessed and follows established procedures to make remedies and corrections. Prepares, receives, and reviews homeowner residential exemption forms…