What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser - Land Division position at Pinal County?
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Have you ever wondered if you are truly contributing toward something meaningful? If you’re looking for something more rewarding that isn’t based on profits, consider serving the community you live in.
Public service is a fulfilling career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense of purpose it also impacts you financially as well. We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans and extremely affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement!
Pinal County paves the way to work/life balance. Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years plus generous paid time off?
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An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
Ten Paid Holidays One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Comprehensive Wellness Program
Quarterly Wellness Challenges
Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
Vaccination Clinics
Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
VanPool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.
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Perform journey-level technical functions in the appraisal of residential and personal property for the Pinal County Assessor's Office and determine, evaluate, and verify market value under basic supervision.
- Provide customer service, respond to inquiries from property owners and the general public regarding property appraisal process, values established, and laws governing the valuation of property, and perform duties within the scope of authority and training and in compliance with County policies.
- Apply County policies and procedures to determine fair market value for residential and personal property.
- Develop fair and equitable assessment of residential and personal property located within the County for ad valorem tax purposes and for proper classification of taxable property and improvements.
- Conduct on-site inspections of various types of new and existing residential land, property, and structures.
- Determine type, quality, and condition of property and verify and document property characteristics.
- Process data collected and enter information into specialized software application databases.
- Review and process technical documents, which describe real property, boundaries, attributes, and ownership.
- Review technical documents and other records to evaluate data quality and accuracy.
- Review and maintain parcel information and maps for County departments and public agencies.
- View carrying capacity for verification of state and the Bureau of Land Management leased by owner or tenant.
- Conduct overview of acreage in place for rancher or farmer, place parcels in agriculture worksheet, and verify that the property is in system correctly.
- To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two (2) years of property appraisal, construction, real estate, mortgage title, and/or customer service experience.
- Appraiser Level 1 certification from Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) is required within one year of hire at time of hire.
- Driver's License with Arizona Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
- Knowledge of state laws governing the appraisal function, including Arizona Department of Revenue regulations.
- Knowledge of procedures and standards governing the appraisal of property.
- Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of County and surrounding areas.
- Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
- Skill in compiling, researching, and analyzing property data.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate appraisal records.
- Skill in using specialized computer software applications.
- Ability to perform accurate data entry and mathematical calculations.
- Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, finger, walk, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.
Salary : $42,564
