Job Description

Overview

Do you want to make a positive impact in your community by providing an important service? We are looking for self-motivated individuals with excellent attention to detail to join the Assessor's Office as an Appraiser I.

This position is the starting point for those wanting to become licensed appraisers! Duties include: excellent customer service, data collection, site characteristic inspection, and sketching building footprints both in the field and office.

Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training for gathering and tabulating data for the appraisal of single-family residential real property, as well as sales confirmation.

The typical schedule for this position will be 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Flex scheduling is offered after the initial training period, as well as a hybrid remote work option.

We pay all fees related to obtaining a Colorado Ad Valorem Appraiser license. Let us help you begin a career as an Appraiser; apply today!

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position:

* Applies the principles of mass appraisal and adheres to the Assessment Calendar.

* Uses blueprints, maps, plats, surveys, and other resources to perform property assessments.

* Analyzes data from field inspections of single family residential real property and ancillary structures to determine property valuations.

* Evaluates information about property attributes.

* Researches and confirms single family residential real property sales information.

* Responds to taxpayer questions regarding property value inquiries or methodology used and also responds to taxpayer protests or abatements on property values; defends Assessor's Office property value, when necessary, in higher level appeals.

* Uses county vehicles to perform site visits for property assessment.

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We are looking for a candidate that will:

* Develop the skills and the desire to get licensed with the State of Colorado and be of service to their community.

* Be self-motivated and pay attention to details.

* Work independently after the initial training period .

* Demonstrate excellent customer service skills when speaking with property owners and other members of the public.

* Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

* Read and comprehend department and County rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.

* Be proficient with software and business applications including, but not limited to Word, Excel, RealWare, Apex, IRES, statistical models, and email.

Qualifications

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

* High school diploma or GED required.

* Additional coursework related to single family residential real property preferred.

* Possession of Colorado Ad Valorem Appraiser license within two (2) years of hire, required.

* Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.

Benefits

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

* Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account

* Short and Long Term Disability

* Employee Assistance Program

* Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment

* Accident Insurance

* Critical Illness Insurance

* Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match

* 457(b) Deferred Compensation

* Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays

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Supplemental Information

You can't be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

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