Appraisal Support Technician

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY

Position Duties

• Performs research on and inspects property to gather data required for appraisals; Collects and verifies the accuracy of assessment data and assures the correct data is in the official file for each property; Performs field inspections and operates GPS unit; Performs daily administrative functions for the appraisers office; Scans and files documents; Develops and maintains procedure manuals and flow charts for office administrative and appraisal procedures; Assists with developing and maintaining office policies and procedures documents; Keeps records of materials filed or removed using logbooks or computers; Organizes and prioritizes materials to be filed; Places material into high density filing system according to classification and identification information; Performs general office duties such as operating office machines, sorting mail, creating and applying new labels. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: Inventories and tracks sensitive assets; May assist in answering taxpayer questions about assessments; Performs related functions as required.
• Performs research on and inspects property to gather data required for appraisals;
• Collects and verifies the accuracy of assessment data and assures the correct data is in the official file for each property;
• Performs field inspections and operates GPS unit;
• Performs daily administrative functions for the appraisers office;
• Scans and files documents;
• Develops and maintains procedure manuals and flow charts for office administrative and appraisal procedures;
• Assists with developing and maintaining office policies and procedures documents;
• Keeps records of materials filed or removed using logbooks or computers;
• Organizes and prioritizes materials to be filed;
• Places material into high density filing system according to classification and identification information;
• Performs general office duties such as operating office machines, sorting mail, creating and applying new labels.
• Inventories and tracks sensitive assets;
• May assist in answering taxpayer questions about assessments;
• Performs related functions as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license; Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic; Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures; Knowledge of personal computers and word processing applications; Knowledge of Assessor’s Office programs preferred; Skill entering data; Skill providing customer service; Skill accurately filing and categorizing documents; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Ability to follow written and verbal instructions; Ability to maintain effective working relationships. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must adhere to a professional code of ethics as a sworn Deputy Assessor.
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic;
• Knowledge of modern office equipment, practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of personal computers and word processing applications;
• Knowledge of Assessor’s Office programs preferred;
• Skill entering data;
• Skill providing customer service;
• Skill accurately filing and categorizing documents;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Must adhere to a professional code of ethics as a sworn Deputy Assessor.

Other Qualifications

• Work is performed in both office and field settings; The work requires the incumbent to visit assigned properties, including construction sites, to gather information. These visits require the incumbent to move over the land and inspect various parts of structures and locate section markers on the ground; Sometimes the incumbent must negotiate fences, hazardous or steep terrain with rough and rocky surfaces; The work requires spending significant time in the field such as construction sites which may create exposure to insulation, paint and lacquer fumes, drywall mud, texturing compounds, nails, and other building materials; At times the incumbent may be exposed to dogs and/or farm animals and snakes; May be required to sit, stand, reach overhead, squat and bend in the performance of the primary job responsibilities; May be required to lift up to 20lbs. DISCLAIMER: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.
• Work is performed in both office and field settings;
• The work requires the incumbent to visit assigned properties, including construction sites, to gather information. These visits require the incumbent to move over the land and inspect various parts of structures and locate section markers on the ground;
• Sometimes the incumbent must negotiate fences, hazardous or steep terrain with rough and rocky surfaces;
• The work requires spending significant time in the field such as construction sites which may create exposure to insulation, paint and lacquer fumes, drywall mud, texturing compounds, nails, and other building materials;
• At times the incumbent may be exposed to dogs and/or farm animals and snakes;
• May be required to sit, stand, reach overhead, squat and bend in the performance of the primary job responsibilities;
• May be required to lift up to 20lbs.

Benefits

• Visit Employee Benefits to view details regarding our benefits package, including: paid leave, healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, and more! Use our Compensation Estimator Tool to get a personalized look at what your total compensation could be including estimated salary, retirement contributions, health benefits and paid time off. This tool is designed to help prospective employees better understand the full value of working at Ada County. Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families. Healthcare: Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles Post-employment health savings account Retirement and Investments Plans: PERSI retirement benefits 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match 401(k) Wellbeing Program: Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns. Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program Free bus pass Paid-leave : 11 paid holidays per year 8 weeks paid Parental Leave Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee 5 days paid bereavement leave Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible Optional Benefits: Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance AFLAC
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
• Post-employment health savings account
• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave
• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC

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