Pay Range: $26.12 - $33.12 per hour (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $26.12 - $27.71 per hour (Non-Bargaining Pay Plan, B24 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Job Closing Date: May 28, 2024
There is an Appraiser I opening with the Yakima County Assessor's Office. This position appraises property to determine its fair market value. Visits residential and agricultural property as well as those designated as new construction within Yakima County; Uses accepted appraisal techniques and residential property knowledge to perform valuation of the property and determines, lists and refines characteristics for ad valorem taxes according to state law.
Apply here: https://yakimacounty.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/YakimaCountyWA/details/Appraiser-IR2141-2 before the closing date on the job posting to be considered for the position.
Benefits included in position:
-Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
-Retirement Benefits
-Paid Vacation
-Paid Holidays
-Paid Sick Leave
Note: This is a Non Bargaining Unit Position
Essential Duties:
Collects, reviews and validates market data for market analysis and ratio studies; establishes factors of cost, depreciation, functional and economical obsolescence and fair market value. Performs field inspections to establish value for ad valorem tax. Analyzes land and improved sales and correlates cost to market value to determine the market value of Residential property
Locates, inspects and classifies properties denoting class, style, quality, and important characteristics. Estimates the market value of each property for assessment purposes based on market analysis.
Maintains close liaison with the Lead Appraiser concerning market analysis, revaluation progress, program status, work quality, quantity and potential problem areas of the assigned appraisal responsibilities.
Prepares appraisal cases for presentation before the County Board of Equalization and Board of Tax Appeals
Other duties required.
Education and Experience:
Associate degree or two year technical certificate; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Required:
Washington State Certification for Appraisers required within one year of appointment.
Continuing education to maintain license will be required.
Valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance, upon employment
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Certification required within three years of certification.
Computer appraisal software and spreadsheet/database experience desired.
Successful completion of IAAO courses 1,2, and 301 or equivalent is desired, but not required at entry.
Equipment Used: Telephone, computer, copy and fax machines, calculator and automobile.
Working Conditions: This position is rated as Medium Work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects or work out in the field.
Environment: exposure to weather, travel, multiple work locations, and field work.
Physical Demands: bending, carrying, handling, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, fingering, balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, hearing, talking, and visual acuity.
Intellectual Demands: Confidentiality, Ability to work under pressure, Ability to articulate and communicate information in conversations, Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Knowledge:
Building materials, equipment, workmanship and general construction quality as applied to all classes of buildings.
Standard appraisal methods and techniques including the cost, income and market methods of appraisal;
Laws, regulations and court decisions affecting appraising;
Legal descriptions;
Customer service techniques.
Skills and abilities:
Applying appraisal principles and techniques;
Reading and interpreting maps, aerial photos and property descriptions;
Exercising sound judgment in developing and analyzing information;
Giving presentations in support of appraisal determinations;
Paying attention to detail and accuracy;
Preparing and processing documents related to property appraisal;
Performing a variety of calculations;
Using office equipment such as phones, copiers, calculators and fax machines;
Using a personal computer and related software applications;
Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with County and other officials, at all organizational levels and with the public;
Communication, both oral and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give or receive work direction.
