Appraiser Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

Appraiser Associate will assist in all aspects of valuation of property that requires detailed research and documentation review. Will assist in other areas as assigned and provide coverage during peak business periods. The safe use and operation of a vehicle is required in the performance of property appraisals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY

1. Learn how to conduct basic property appraisals and complete basic property appraisals as assigned.
2. Assist in the collection of raw sales data and manipulate data using computer sorting and statistical packages.
3. Perform field market inquiries and verify sales data.
4. Measure and draw basic property dimensions and collect descriptive and analytical information with respect to area of responsibility.
5. Assist in responding to public complaints and questions.
6. Assist in other areas as assigned which include but are not limited to providing various types of coverage during peak business periods.
7. Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.

* The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

1. High School Diploma or GED, and four (4) years of work experience in an office/clerical setting. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
2. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
3. Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver's license while employed in this position.
4. Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Essential duties are performed both indoors and outdoors.
2. Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment. Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
3. Worker may be exposed to various dusts and mists while performing appraisal duties.
4. Indoor duties are typically performed on an even and dry surface, which may be carpeted or tiled with occasional use of stairs. Outdoor duties may be performed on even or uneven surfaces, which may be dry or wet. Outdoor duties may be performed on inclines or hills and on surfaces such as natural ground, concrete or asphalt.
5. Most duties are performed under direct supervision. Worker may perform certain duties as part of a team.
6. Work hazards, or potential work hazards, include frequent driving of vehicle and occasional climbing and descending staircases, ladders, and fences. Wild and domestic animals may be a hazard.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

1. Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include calculator, computer terminal and keyboard, typewriter, telephone, photocopy machine and telefax machine.
2. Vehicle is used on a frequent basis in traveling from property to property.
3. Equipment, tools or materials used at appraisal sites include various measuring devices, clipboard, writing instruments, blueprints and architectural scales for sketching of property.
4. Materials typically used in performance of office duties include various documents, writing utensils and an assortment of office supplies and equipment.

County of Bernalillo is an equal opportunity employer.