Position: Temporary Appraiser – Associate – Two (2) positions
FLSA: Temporary/Seasonal/Full-time/Exempt from Bargaining Unit
Salary: $12.00 per hour
Deadline to apply: Friday, September 21, 2018 @ 5 pm
Applicant must complete an employment application with the Grant County Manager’s Office. Applications are available at the County Manager’s Office or can be found on-line at www.grantcountynm.com.
Job Summary:
· Under general supervision of Assessor or other designee, the Appraiser – Associate will assist with all residential and commercial properties for valuation purposes in accordance with state statutes.
· 40 hours per week
· Position will last no more than nine consecutive months.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs appraisal of all assigned real property parcels including field inspection, data collection, review, and analysis of value and real estate sales data.
Monitor processing of appraisal data through computer entry and audit procedures.
Utilize digitized graphics to display analysis.
Compare buildings and sales of similar properties to develop market valuation appraisals.
Measure and draw basic property dimensions and collect descriptive and analytical information with respect to area of responsibility.
Respond to questions or concerns raised by taxpayers.
Assist with preparation of appraisal documentation reports for formal hearings of the Grant County Valuation Protest Board.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED.
Must possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license and have a good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus
Successful completion of IAAO Courses I (or a generally recognized appraisal course certified by such organizations as SREA, IFA, MAI, ASA, or TVI) and one (1) year of experience in property appraisal, real estate sales or other related experience.
OR successful completion of a Market Valuation and Income Capitalization Course (certified by such organizations as SREA, IFA, MAI, or ASA) and one (1) year of experience in property appraisal, real estate sales or other related experience.
OR current licensure from the NM Real Estate Commission or the NM Real Estate Appraisers Board, successful completion of the Income Capitalization Course and one (1) year of experience in property appraisal, real estate sales or other related experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to multi task and be flexible with job assignments.
Must be detail oriented with analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
Must possess strong organizational and computer skills.
Must be able to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department and County policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Physical Demands:
· Operate specific office and computer equipment
· Must be able to stand, walk, reach and possess manual dexterity to handle, feel or control objects and/or tools.
· Required to operate a vehicle throughout the County; traverse through rough terrain and work on uneven surfaces in the field.
· Employee will occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
· Successful candidate will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and complete a medical exam.
Work Environment:
· Essential duties are performed both indoors and outdoors.
· Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
· Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
· Duties are performed alone or as a part of a team of individuals
NOTE: Grant County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone otherwise qualified because of race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex or mental physical disability.