Property appraiser

Open Position:  Property Appraiser (Uncertified) Training and education will be provided.

Salary Range:  $40,289.17 – $42,328.81 DOE, Full-Time, Step 12

Benefits: Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, eyecare benefit, term life insurance, Wyoming Retirement Program, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays.

Hours of work:  8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday-Friday.

Position Description:  This position is responsible for appraising property in order to assist with the county assessment process.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Completes field appraisals for residential, commercial, and agricultural property; collects field data; measures, sketches, and photographs structures.
• Maintains job-related records and files.
• Assists taxpayers by explaining property valuations, describing potential exemptions, explaining tax assessment rules and regulations, and preparing applications for exemption programs.
• Assists other county personnel, taxpayers, surveyors, attorneys, appraisers, and real estate personnel by providing information regarding property ownership, addresses, descriptions, locations, and values.
• Maintains certification by attending educational and training sessions as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of general building and construction practices and materials.
• Knowledge of procedures used to determine valuations of real property.
• Knowledge of state laws pertaining to real property taxation.
• Knowledge of techniques used in determining fair market value.
• Knowledge of state rules and regulations regarding property taxation and appraisal methods.
• Knowledge of the geography and location of properties in the county.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations and drafting.
• Skill in producing and reading maps.
• Skill in using a computer, camera, blueprint copier, and measuring tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, and basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Become a Certified Ad Valorem Appraiser mandated by the Wyoming Department of Revenue.

SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:  humanresources@sheridancountywy.gov or 224 South Main St Suite B-1, Sheridan WY 82801

This position will remain open until filled.

Training and certification education will be provided.

Sheridan County is an Equal Opportunity Employer