Appraiser I - Assessor's Office INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Job Description:

Appraiser I - Assessor's Office INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Description

APPRAISER I JOB DESCRIPTION

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Job Title: Appraiser I

Dept./Division: Assessor Job Class Code: 1029

Pay Grade: 117 PCN: 1029002

FLSA: Non-Exempt Effective Date: October 2007

Representation Status: Teamsters Revision Date: October 2025

Reports To: Chief Appraiser

NATURE OF WORK

Under close supervision, learns to perform a variety of technical functions involving the appraisal of residential and personal property for the Lewis County Assessor's Office; determines and verifies the market value of property; and performs other related duties. This is the entry-level in the Appraiser job series; incumbents typically have real estate sales experience, and little or no directly related technical experience in determining market value of property. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

• Learns County policies and procedures to determine fair market value for real property. • Provides for the fair and equitable assessment of residential and/or personal property

located within the County for ad valorem tax purposes.

• Learns to conduct field inspections of various types of property including new and existing residential structures, mobile homes, recreational property, farms, light commercial property, and/or land.

• Determines construction type, quality, and condition of property; verifies and documents land characteristics.

• Measures structures, obtains property photographs, and prepares property drawings. • Responds to inquiries from property owners and the general public regarding the appraisal

process, values established, and laws governing the valuation of property; provides information within the scope of authority and training.

• Researches property sales information including comparable sales, location, trends, and/or impending changes impacting the future value of property.

• Prepares Personal Property Declarations; responds to related inquiries. • Assist with personal property audit meetings with property owners; inspects Current Use

property and determines eligibility for the Current Use Program.

• Prepares and maintains a variety of appraisal records and documentation.

Job Title: Appraiser I Job Class Code: 1029

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed in a standard office environment and in the field when conducting appraisals; subject to sitting for extended periods of time, standing, and walking; exposure to variable weather conditions is involved.

QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Education, experience, certifications, etc. • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent; AND two (2) year's real estate experience. • State of Washington accreditation within one (1) year of employment; must possess a valid Driver's

License. PREFERRED: Education, experience, certifications, etc. COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors): Knowledge of:

• Appraisal principles, practices, and procedures. • Regulations and standards governing the appraisal of real and personal property. • Departmental records, reports, and documentation. • Appraisal databases and standard computer software applications.

Skills in:

• Learning to perform a variety of real and personal property appraisal functions. • Learning to develop fair and equitable assessment of property within the County. • Preparing and maintaining accurate appraisal records. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, County

departments, property owners, and the general public. • Ability to speak, read, and write the English language effectively. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to:

• Learn and follow County policies and procedures.

Behaviors: • Regular, reliable attendance.

Job Title: Appraiser I Job Class Code: 1029

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As the incumbent in this position, I have received a copy of this position description.

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Employee's Name

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Employee's Signature Date

Salary:

$4,284-$5,760/mo. (DOQ)