SANDOVAL COUNTY NOTICE OF POSITION/ADA SPECIFICATIONS FORM POSITION TITLE: Appraiser IV DIVISION: County Assessor’s Office SECTION: County Assessor’s Office REPORTS TO: Chief Appraiser CLASSIFICATION: FLSA Non-Exempt WAGE LEVEL: DATE JOB ANALYSIS COMPLETED: September 8, 1995 DATE JOB ANALYSIS REVIEWED: October, 1998
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Minimum Qualifications
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. High School Diploma or GED Certificate. 4 years of courses in real estate or real property appraisal. Minimum of five years experience in the area of real property appraisal or similar capacity. Successful completion of courses related to real estate, or real property appraisal may be substituted for experience. Must have completed IAAO course I and II, with additional advanced classes. Must be State Certified in New Mexico. Must have extensive knowledge of appraisal techniques, practices and procedures involved in the valuation of both real and personal property. Must be able to read and understand building plans; distinguish between the quality of construction and materials. Must have the ability to perform duties with minimum supervision. Ability to act as a team leader. Ability to sketch neatly. Must be able to gather, interpret, and utilize data pertaining to population, employment, land use, zoning and other economic information for appraisal purposes. Knowledge of the State laws, rules and regulations governing the valuation and assessment of real and personal property for tax purposes and other operations within the office of the Assessor. Must have experience and knowledge of computers with willingness to adapt to various programs. Ability to conduct sales ratio studies. Must possess excellent public relation skills. Valid New Mexico Driver’s License. Ability to perform the essential duties listed below. Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions listed below. Ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.
Essential Duties (Please initial each item to indicate whether you are or are not capable of performing that duty.) Yes No ____ ____ 1. Conducts appraisals on assessing complex real property (ie; land, commercial, industrial, personal property) along with residential property utilizing accepted appraisal techniques, methods, practices and systems. ____ ____ 2. Classifies structures as to type and quality of construction. ____ ____ 3. Measures and draws property improvements dimensions, collects descriptive and analytical information with respect to area of responsibility. ____ ____ 4. Establish real estate values for residential, non-residential and commercial properties. Use County maps to locate property to be assessed. ____ ____ 5. Assist co-workers in assessing every property within the County. ____ ____ 6. Establishes property grade, based on quality of construction. ____ ____ 7. Determines proper appreciation or depreciation of structure. Such evaluations are based on consideration such as land use for type of construction, construction additions, use of property, square footage of structures, utilities available, livestock, presence of flood controls and irrigation, topography of property, streets and accessibility, and other related details. ____ ____ 8 Prepares sales ratio studies in an effort to determine market value of land and real estate. Sales ratio should reflect current and correct market value. Such reports are submitted to Taxation and Revenue. ____ ____ 9. Sketch buildings, take measurements, and enter all information pertaining to appraisal on property record cards. Submit property record cards to office clerks for entry into computer system. ____ ____ 10. Defend appraisal evaluations protested by property owners at formal or informal hearings. ____ ____ 11. Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision. Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings and perform other duties as assigned. ____ ____ 12. Make-on-site inspections of new construction and existing property to assist in the appraisal and classification of property for tax purposes. ____ ____ 13. Contacts representatives of State, County and Federal government, private concerns, Realtors, property owners and others as needed to secure information in the appraisal of real property ____ ____ 14. Assisting in the appraisal of personal property and manufactured mobile homes, assist in making changes to maps, property, identifying ownership or legal descriptions, etc. ____ ____ 15. Acts as a team leader by training, and assisting co-workers. ____ ____ 16. Reviews properties as a result of reappraisal, new improvements and/or changes, field cards and tax payor protests. ____ ____ 17. Explains valuations, responds to questions or concerns raised by property owners. ____ ____ 18. Prepares documentation for protest hearings and completes written reports to supervisors. ____ ____ 19. Works under the general supervision of the Assessor, Deputy Assessor and under the Direct Supervision of the chief Appraiser or his/her designee who provides work assignments, instructions and technical assistance, and establishes deadlines and priorities.
Other Requirements (This section will be completed with criteria specific to each county.) Yes No ____ ____ 1. Employee must comply with the safe guidelines of the county. __ __ 2. Employee must complete new hire physical if required. FUNCTION ANALYSIS Please initial each item to indicate whether you are or are not capable of performing that duty.) Mental Functions Yes No ____ ____ 1. Must be able to ask questions of supervisor, and listen to and follow verbal directions. ____ ____ 2. Must be able to read and understand written directions. ____ ____ 3. Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers and with general public ____ ____ 4. Must be able to apply mathematical knowledge in taking measurements and in maintaining appraisal records. ____ ____ 5. Must be able to accurately estimate the value of real estate and property, combining mathematical knowledge, as well as knowledge of construction and real estate. ____ ____ 6. Must remain up-to-date concerning types of construction, as well as other factors affecting the value of real estate or property. Physical Functions Yes No ____ ____ 1. Must be able to sit for up to fours hours at one time, and up to eight hours total per day. ____ ____ 2. Must be able to stand/walk for up to four hours at one time, and up to eight hours total per day. ____ ____ 3. Must be able to climb and descent ladders and staircases as needed, up to 20 times total per day. ____ ____ 4. Must be able to crouch and kneel up to a total of five times per day. ____ ____ 5. Must be able to bend at the waist, and twist/rotate at the waist, up to a total of 10 times per day. ____ ____ 6. Must be able to work with arms extended, away from body or overhead, as needed, to perform various measuring functions of the position. ____ ____ 7. Must be able to work with arms bent for up to four hours at one time, and up to eight hours total per day. ____ ____ 8. Must be able to push/pull with arms with a force of five pounds or less, up to an estimated ten times total per day. ____ ____ 9. Must be able to use legs and feet to control pedals in the operation of a vehicle. ____ ____ 10. Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate equipment and materials used in performance of essential duties. ____ ____ 11. Must be able to coordinate use of hands and eyes in operation of equipment, and a vehicle. ____ ____ 12. Must possess keen sense of sight in order to accurately observe and appraise real estate and property. Working Conditions Yes No ____ ____ 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 performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. Indoor duties may require use of stairs, and surfaces are typically dry. 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. Outdoor duties may be performed on surfaces such as natural ground, concrete or asphalt. ____ ____ 5. Majority of duties are performed alone, with little direct supervision. Worker may perform certain duties as a part of a group of individuals. ____ ____ 6. Work hazards, or potential work hazards, include frequent driving of vehicle, and climbing and descending staircases, and an occasional ladder. Equipment, Tools, and Materials Yes No ____ ____ 1 Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include calculator, computer terminal and keyboard, typewriter, telephone, photocopy machine, telefax machine, and drafting tools. ____ ____ 2. Vehicle is used on a frequent basis traveling from property to property. ____ ____ 3. Equipment, tools, or materials used at appraisal sites include various measuring devices, clipboard, writing utensils, maps and surveys, blueprints, and architectural scales for sketching of property. ____ ____ 4. Materials typically used in performance of office duties include property record cards, deeds, Real Estate Contracts, various other documents, writing utensils, and an assortment of office supplies and equipment. Employee Declaration I have read the above Position Specifications. I understand the demands and expectations of the position described and to the best of my knowledge, believe I can perform these duties. Name: ________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________