Property Appraiser

at Lemhi County in SALMON, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Location: Lemhi County Assessor’s Office

Pay Grade: 4

Starting Pay: $18.00, after certified $21.00

Must have a positive attitude and be able to work in a team-oriented environment. Work well under pressure and be able to multitask.

Have at least two years working experience in an office setting.

Responsibilities and Duties Not limited to But Included:

Travel to all areas of the county to gather correct on the ground information to conduct technical appraisals and re-appraisals of rural, farm, residential, and manufactured housing properties to determine an estimated fair market value.

Plans and organizes field appraisal and re-appraisal programs.

Determine project priorities and establishes project guidelines and

Procedures.

Records appraisal information on standardized report forms. Prepares

property diagrams, calculates square footage on buildings and square

feet or acres on land and input in computer.

Keeps up on transfer of land that is in agriculture and sends letters and

forms to new property owners.

Reviews property already in agriculture and sends letters that need more

information on the operation of the property.

Keeps up on building permits issued so that correct structure and values

are assessed.

Compiles data according to accepted appraisal practices and prepares verifiable justification for market valuation. Twenty percent of parcels are re-inspected each year as per our five-year plan with the State of Idaho. Complies and verifies accuracy of data, files, and records according to accepted appraisal practices and Assessor’s operating procedures.

Obtain and sustain required educational credit hours.

Answer telephones.

Knowledge of Excel Spreadsheets

Will be out in the field on long day trips

Will have to walk in to some of the remote properties in steep terrain

Must have a valid Driver’s License

Customer Service

Manage and resolve patron complaints, questions and requests.

Maintain a positive demeanor, demonstrating interest and care for taxpayer/patron and co-workers.

Please send a resume and references to:

Lemhi County Assessor

Jenny Rosin

206 Courthouse Dr

Salmon, ID 83467

assessor@lemhicountyidaho.org