Appraiser I - Johnson County Kansas

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Johnson County Office of the County Appraiser is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of an Appraiser I.  The position is located at 11811 S Sunset Drive, Suite 2100, Olathe, KS 66061.  This position provides excellent benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs and discounts, retirement programs, and various other discount programs. 

This position will remain open until 9:00 pm, Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

The Appraiser I is responsible for examining and evaluating the residential property to establish a fair market value of the property.

These responsibilities include:

• Obtains and verifies residential property information; locates property(s) and lists objective property characteristics; utilizes sketch software to measure structures; sketches all floors, basements and perimeters; completes necessary inspections, both physical and digital, for permits; gathers data through direct measurements, interviews with homeowners and contacts cities; records and enters information in Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system.
• Maintains and performs annual parcel review; responds to general taxpayer inquiries while in the field, in the office and in preparation for hearings; answers appraisal related questions and provides information to property owners or their representatives; researches and provides records to property owners as requested, utilizing software applications and technology.
• Begins conducting sales interview with buyer, seller or agent; ensures sales history is accurate as of the time of sale; recommends any validation changes to sales; converts properties between property types; demonstrates competence in multi-family and condo properties.
• Prepares, conducts and documents Informal Valuation Appeals & Payment Under Protests; performs inspections for Informal Valuation Appeals; recommends decisions for Informal Appeals & Payment Under Protests; analyzes all presented taxpayer evidence; monitors various construction projects and reports to manager; performs physical inspections; determines Final Valuation for properties. 

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of general work experience are required. Must be capable of maneuvering and reviewing a construction site, able to lift 25 lbs., maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and exposure to dogs are also required.

Preferred:

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics; International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) courses 101-Fundmentals of Real Property Appraisal or equivalent course work/work experience; fee or mass appraisal experience; and experienced user of Microsoft Office application, Pictometry (PICS), Automated Information Mapping System (AIMS), ORION or equivalent applications are preferred.