Residential Appraiser - Appraiser

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13697370 Please review the Appraisers Office Conflict of Interest Policy prior to applying for this position by clicking here{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. For questions about this policy, please call the Appraiser's Office at (316) 660-5445. Residential Appraisers are responsible for properly discovering, listing, valuing, and defending appealed property values for the residential real property parcels in Sedgwick County. This is accomplished through properly applied mass appraisal techniques in accordance with the State of Kansas Statutes and the Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Property Valuation (PVD), directives and guidelines, office policies and procedures, and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Annual appraisal database maintenance - Verify real property data characteristics with digital imaging technology. - Perform on-site inspections for residential properties for annual maintenance cycle. - Perform on-site inspections to verify property characteristic changes on open building permits. - Maintain open communication with other residential staff members concerning any problematic issues during data collection. - Follow and comply with the annual PVD Revaluation Maintenance Specifications and Compliance Guide. Annual property appeals - Provide a high level of customer service while conducting Informal Equalization and Payment Under Protest appeals. - Review all relevant information and thoroughly document valuation decisions - Provide an explanation of the appraisal process and how the final value of their property was derived. - Ensure that property owners and representatives are treated fairly and equitably. - Conduct field checks resulting from an appeal with property owners or property owner representatives. Final reconciliation of values - Review property values for accuracy using updated market models. - Develop a final opinion of market value for each parcel of property as assigned. - Review all appropriate market information to establish appraised values utilizing market models. - Reconcile final value estimates by reviewing various approaches to value. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}