What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Appraiser position at Jefferson County, Mo Local Government?
To Apply:
Please complete the online application found at www.jeffcomo.org Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full.
JOB SUMMARY
The position involves reviewing and processing all information on Assessor’s property record cards. Work involves receiving data on new construction as indicated on county and municipal building permits for pertinent information; analyzing data to determine a value for properties; processing biennial reassessment inquiries to ensure accuracy and uniformity; and reviewing, updating and evaluating real estate property for the purpose of developing an opinion of value for the Jefferson County Assessor Office.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Receives building permits from County and Municipal building departments which are used to locate and route field checks throughout the county.
- Field checks parcels and inspects existing structures, data collects new improvements, and records all information necessary for valuation.
- Evaluates quality of construction and workmanship and uploads photographs of structures and property characteristics into a CAD program.
- Sketch any property improvements and new construction to use in accurately valuing the property.
- Researches in-house information on agricultural applications to determine agricultural compliance.
- Reviews field information with supervisor to determine status of agricultural classification.
- Makes changes to property records, sends information to Data Information Specialist, and notifies applicant of classification.
- Reviews records during the biennial reassessment cycle in accordance with state statues.
- Reviews parcels, including a visual inspection of all structures located on property, and all amenities and/or utilities that are available.
- Prepares any changes found on field review and distributes to Data Information Specialists for data entry.
- Transfers field information to permanent property record cards, sketches improvements to scale on record cards, and attaches photos.
- Checks legal description, acreage and land values to ensure accuracy.
- Makes appointments with property owners to data collect or review parcel, and obtains sales and cost information if available from the property owner.
- Reviews information obtained from property owners regarding their assessments.
- Checks the accuracy of property record cards to ensure they are precise.
- Assists Personal Property in locating and determining the status of mobile homes throughout the county.
- Processes mapping splits, parcel deletes and parcel combinations.
- Prepares residential corrections, prior year’s corrections, split tax bills, assessment breakdowns, homestead forms, 948 forms for the Missouri Circuit Breaker (property tax credit) program and mobile home affidavits.
- Assists Front Office during high volume periods.
- Represents Assessor’s Office in informal hearings with property owners regarding questions and concerns about individual assessments.
- Explains and answers questions regarding the process of Mass appraisal, and other functions performed by the assessor's office.
- Assists with and prepares information for hearings before the Board of Equalization.
- Presents assessment changes, including those from new construction and natural disasters.
- Performs work at assigned location during specified business hours.
- Performs related additional duties as required and assigned.
