Harvey County

Field Appraiser - Harvey County

Newton, KS

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Job Title: Field Appraiser
Employment type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Minimum Starting Rate: $19.24

Summary: Under the general supervision of the County Appraiser, this non-exempt position is responsible for the administrative, clerical and field support of the Appraisal department functions for Harvey County. Work involves gathering data for the purpose of property valuation, conducts field appraisal of properties, assists with research in valuation and appeal of property values, and responds to public inquiries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Maintain and update filing, mailing, database systems, records, either manually or using a computer.
- Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, and address questions.
- Compute, record, and proofread data, land records, descriptions, and other information, such as records or reports.
- Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents.
- Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Complete research of property record information.
- Conduct field appraisals of residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties, which include property visits, data collection, analysis, and update of records.
- Analyze revised data and related changes required by new splits and combinations of properties, and determine land class and land use.
- Conduct informal appeal hearings, which include data verification, research and a preliminary study of property under protest.
- May assist in developing information relating to the valuation programs in KSCAMA, including investigation and verification of sales, income and expense modeling, and index and depreciation studies.
- Conduct final review of residential, agricultural and commercial properties prior to mailing of Change of Value Notices.
- Meet with taxpayer and taxpayer representatives for the purpose of answering questions, verifying data, and generally informing the public as to the purpose and function of the County Appraiser's Office.
- Work to improve customer service.
- Work with other departments to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
- Type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence and other documents.
- Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Open, sort, and route incoming mail, answer correspondence, and prepare outgoing mail.

Competencies:
Customer Focus and Public Relations - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Safety - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Able to read and effectively interpret information.
Accountability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:
Field Appraiser I

  • High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience or training in a similar role.
    • Associate's degree preferred.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Completion of IAAO Course 1 in the first 12 months of employment.

Field Appraiser II

  • Meets all minimum qualifications for Appraiser I.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of appraisal experience.
  • Completion of IAAO Courses 1 and 2 in the first 12 months of employment.
  • Agricultural appraisal course completion

Field Appraiser III

  • Meets all minimum qualifications for Appraiser II
  • Minimum of three (3) years of appraisal experience.
  • Commercial appraisal course completion.


Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:
Must possess strong computer skills that at a minimum include Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Excel, Orion.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, climb over objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and may be exposed to animals and vehicle traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Applications are available in the Administration Office of the Harvey County Courthouse, 800 N. Main St., Newton, KS, or you can apply online on this job posting.

Vacancy closes 08/07/2024. EOE.