Property Appraiser I or II Job Goldendale Washington USA,Real Estate/Property

Position: Real Property Appraiser I or II
Location: Goldendale

Real Property Appraiser I Or II
- Assessor's Office
- Goldendale, Wa
- Full Time

The first journey level appraisal work for appraising and establishing fair market value for residential property. Incumbents allocated to this classification are responsible for determining the value of land or property for tax assessment purposes under the general supervision of Chief Appraiser. Employees are expected to perform the work of a higher class for training purposes.

Essential

Job Duties

Real Property Appraiser I Essential Job Duties:

Positions in this classification are responsible for learning the processes of determining the value of land and property for tax assessment purposes.

Performs field inspections of existing property and gathers information on new construction and parcel improvements to place a true and fair market value on the property and determine a tax base for fair and equal taxation. Enters information gathered from the field onto computerized appraisal sheets and calculates market values using methods prescribed by the appraisal profession. Measures, grades, and verifies the condition of existing structures and new construction.

Takes photographs of property and places on correct parcel.

Utilizes the computer to perform a variety of analyses, including sales, and to maintain current data base; enters valuation information; analyzes recorded sales using parcel data and spreadsheets to qualify and quantify sales; completes statistical comparisons of similar properties to document and defend assessed values; applies property trending techniques and depreciation tables to compute values. May assist in defending assessed values with presentations to the Board of Equalization or State Board of Tax Appeals.

Learns and carries out administrative and clerical duties in the real property assessment division as assigned for training purposes.

Reviews and inspects destroyed properties to determine the amount of loss so that appropriate adjustments can be made to taxable parcels. Physically inspects each portion of the parcel that has been destroyed or removed.

Responds to taxpayers' questions and complaints and performs review appraisals as requested which may be in person, by phone or in writing. Explains valuation methods and procedures and how the particular value was calculated. Inform taxpayers of their courses of action if they remain unsatisfied by the explanation.

Provides assistance with market and sales analysis. Collects and compiles sales information from local property sales to assemble cost schedules to be used in comparative market analysis and to evaluate property in the surrounding area.

Responds to inquiries, complaints, or requests for information from other departments, agencies, and the general public by phone, in person, or in writing, providing information or assistance within the scope of knowledge or authority, or referring to appropriate individual.

Updates records, maps, and files using information gathered during field inspection activities to assure the accuracy of future inspections.

Provides assistance to Senior Property Appraiser and/or Supervisor Assessor as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Real Property Appraiser II Essential Job Duties:

Performs field inspections of existing property such as residential, condominiums, manufactured homes and farms for valuation. Determines fair market value using a combination of three approaches to value (cost, market, and income).

Inspects and investigates all building permits for valuation. Analyzes building permits and blueprints and maps, legal descriptions and new plats.

Classifies, measures, photographs and draws to scale structures or improvements thereon.

Enters information gathered from the field onto computerized appraisal sheets and calculates market values using methods prescribed by the appraisal profession. Measures, grades, and verifies the condition of existing structures and new construction. Takes photographs of property and places on correct parcel. Maintain accurate records.

Utilizes the computer to perform a variety of analyses, including sales, and to maintain current data base; enters valuation…