Appraiser II

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Johnson County Office of the County Appraiser is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Appraiser II.  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, May 22, 2024.

Appraiser II responsibilities include:

• Obtains and verifies residential property information; locates correct property(s) while listing objective property characteristics.  Utilizes mobile sketch software and technology to measure new construction.  Sketches 1st and 2nd floor areas and perimeters and collects data characteristics of new construction.  Reviews new construction blueprints, measures house, draws and labels a proportional perimeter sketch representative of the construction or improvement ensuring measurements are within guidelines.  Completes physical inspections for miscellaneous permits gathering data through direct measurements and discussions with homeowner.  Records and enters information in Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system.
• Maintains and performs annual review confirming data characteristics of 17% of all residential properties in the county.
• Responds to taxpayer inquiries and answers appraisal related questions and provides information to property owners or their representatives.  Researches and provides records to property owners as requested utilizing software and technology.
• Assigns value that best represents "fair market value" based on subjective analysis of property and market factors. Corrects property Characteristics and provides feedback to supervisor on accuracy of model tendencies and neighborhood trends.
• Conducts Informal and Payment Under Protest hearings.  Answers questions and advises property owners on appraisal and appeal rights and processes, documenting evidence, both oral and physical.  Prepares and reviews documentation packets for hearings to defend the county's valuation of the property.  Exchanges information with property owners, or representatives, either in person or through written or verbal correspondence.  Schedules and performs inspections for all properties where discrepancies are determined through Informal hearings.  Reviews, analyzes, and documents information gathered during hearing and field checks.  Recommends a decision that best represents "fair market value" based on information available.
• Conducts field interviews on recently sold parcels, confirms and verifies characteristics listed in the county system as reflective of property's actual characteristics and physical condition. Makes notes of corrections needed and reviews with District Appraiser/Regional Coordinators.  Corrects discrepancies in relevant computer programs.  Reviews Multiple Listing Service (MLS) records of realtor listings for property characteristics and reviews Sales Validation Questionnaires (COV) for pertinent information and documents discrepancies.  Works closely with District Appraiser and Sales Validation Specialist to ensure information is correct and the sale meets validity standards. 

To be eligible for consideration for Appraiser II, the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.  Associates or Bachelor's in Business, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics or Statistics, preferred. 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.

Candidate must have two (2) years of mass appraisal experience and two (2) valuation cycles of appraisal experience and be proficient in all types of residential property valuation.

Preferred qualification as an experienced user of Microsoft Office applications.  Pictometry (PICS), Automated Information Mapping System (AIMS), ORION or equivalent applications. International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO courses 101-Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal) or equivalent course work/ work experience. IAAO course 102-Income Approach to Valuation or equivalent course work/ work experience preferred. Registered Mass Appraiser (RMA) preferred.