Field Appraiser Trainee

TITLE: Field Appraiser Trainee

DEPARTMENT: Assessment

WAGE: $14.53/hour

LOCATION: Susquehanna County Courthouse

REPORTS TO: Director of Assessment

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time, Union eligible

GENERAL: This is an apprenticeship type position for a technical job, inspecting real property for the purpose of determining assessed values for tax purposes.

An employee in this position may locate, visit, and review properties. Specific property data is gathered using technical means such as GIS (Geographical Information System), observation, photography, measurement, and interview of property owners and/or builders or tenants. Work may be complicated by the following: difficulty in locating specific properties, weather conditions, animals, and aggrieved persons.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade.
• Be a resident of the Commonwealth of PA for at least 6 months.
• Must have a Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• Ability to complete an approved course of study covering assessment and appraisal procedures.

Work Hours Required/Availability:

This position is 40 hours per week.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• While training with a Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator, you will acquire and be able to recognize & have the following abilities:
• Knowledge of Physical, social, and economic factors affecting property values.
• Knowledge of materials and methods of construction used in residential and commercial properties.
• Knowledge of laws affecting property assessment.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to make accurate, detailed observations of buildings and properties and prepare complete reports.
• Ability to produce consistent and accurate work.
• Ability to locate properties using maps and tax records.
• Ability to communicate and express communication effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use a computer to perform data entry using CAMA, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to use GIS (Geographical Information Systems) to locate, identify, and review properties for changes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks as assigned under the supervision of a Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator which can include:
• Perform the following tasks as assigned in the Assessment Department which can include (under the supervision of a CPE):
• Locate real property by using maps, deeds, and various county records, and also by physically visiting an area, and questioning residents when necessary.
• Perform site visits to properties for the purpose of taking notes, verifying current improvements, photographing improvements, measuring structures, verifying type and quality of any construction; use; age; location; and condition.
• Utilize computer software (Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal, or CAMA) by entering property data to arrive at an assessed value for property. (You are NOT responsible for Valuation)
• Sketch structures using CAMA & APEX.
• Local travel as required most days. Some travel is required for training or other purposes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements:

• The employee must have passed the Susquehanna County Background Check with no record of criminal convictions.
• The employee must meet and comply with Susquehanna County’s Employment Policies.
• The employee must be able to complete the requirements necessary to obtain certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator. Certification must be obtained within a period of the first 18 months of employment.
• Part of the position functions involve the handling of confidential data, the disclosure of which is protected by law.

Physical Requirements:

• The applicant must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position in a normal office environment as well as the duties performed outside during site visits.
• Office work will typically involve long periods of sitting and standing.
• Site visits are often performed during active phases of building construction and may include climbing stairs and/or step ladders, walking over uneven terrain, working in inclement weather including rain, snow, and high temperatures, and driving for extended periods of time.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of and level of duties being performed by a person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform this position.

Website: http://www.susqco.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.53 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Montrose, PA 18801: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person