Job: Appraiser I

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $44,000-$49,000/yr. 

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description

Appraiser will collect data to complete unbiased appraisal judgement of all types of property in Lake County. Appraiser will also assist taxpayers as necessary in person, through email and over the phone. Collects, analyzes, and tabulates data for the appraisal of real and personal property. Assists in the classification and valuation of residential, commercial, multi-unit dwellings, mobile/manufactured homes, vacant land, agricultural property, natural resources, industrial, and special purpose property. Will prepare required reports and documentation for protest hearing; perform field visits/audits; advise/assist taxpayers. Will spend about 25% of time doing field audits and checking property characteristics and uses, including properties that are under construction.

General Duties and Responsibilities Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Attain and maintain active Colorado Ad Valorem Appraisal License
• Determines the market value of assigned properties by using the appropriate approach- cost, market or income approaches.
• Educates taxpayers in the assessment process and procedures used to arrive at actual and assessed values.
• Call sellers, buyer, real estate agent or title companies, as necessary, for sales confirmation and follow-up
• Works with taxpayers in handling appeals and defends values at all hearing and court levels.
• Researches and prepares tax roll changes.
• Accurately and prudently update property records as needed
• Complete field audits at businesses, dwellings, commercial buildings, and vacant land to determine use and confirm attributes.
• Performs related work as required.
• Duties subject to change

Supervisory Responsibilities Not Applicable

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in real estate, appraisal, or related field preferred
• Appraisal license requirements prior to attaining appraisal license
• Basic Appraisal Principles (35 credit hours, 5 days, study time 3 hours each night of class)
• Basic Appraisal Procedures (35 credit hours, 5 days, study time 3 hours each night of class)
• Introduction to Ad Valorem Mass Appraisal (35 credit hours, 5 days, study time 3 hours each night of class)
• National USPAP (15 credit hours, days, study time 3 hours)
• Pass state Ad Valorem Appraiser Examination (3 weeks of studying nightly)
• Travel to conferences or events within and outside of the state of Colorado may be required.
• Preferred proficient in English and Spanish.

Lake County Benefits - Full-Time Employees

As a reflection of the value we place on the contributions of our employees, the County offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Please review the 2023 Benefits Guide for full details. The Guide provides information on Lake County Government's benefit offerings, including:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!

Lake County Benefits - Part-Time Employees

Lake County is also proud to offer paid sick time off, Public Health Emergency Leave, and flexible work schedules for our part-time employees.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.