Field Appraiser I

Franklin County
US - Missouri - Kansas City
January 30, 2025

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NATURE OF WORK

Under close supervision, learns to perform a variety of technical functions involving the appraisal of residential and personal property for the Franklin County Assessor's Office; determines and verifies the market value of property; and performs other related duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
• Uses mass appraisal software to aid in the description, analysis, and calculations of fair market value estimates for real properties.
• Provides for the fair and equitable assessment of residential property located within the County for ad valorem tax purposes.
• Learns to conduct field inspections of various types of property including new and existing residential structures, mobile homes, farms, light commercial property, and/or land.
• Determines construction type, quality, and condition of property; verifies and documents land characteristics.
• Conducts physical inspections; measures structures, obtains property photographs, and prepares property drawings.
• Responds to inquiries from property owners and the general public regarding the appraisal process, values established, and laws governing the valuation of property; provides information within the scope of authority and training.
• Research property sales information including comparable sales, location, trends, and/or impending changes impacting the future value of property.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of appraisal records and documentation.
• Completes various general office tasks; performs data entry; reviews data for errors and accuracy; makes corrections as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Working out in the field when conducting appraisals; subject to sitting for extended periods of time, getting in and out of truck, standing, and walking on rough terrain, exposure to variable weather conditions.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND one (1) year of residential or commercial appraisal or real estate experience. Preferred but not required.

Depending on area of assignment, a valid Driver's License or other specialized certifications may be required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED IN PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES:Knowledge will be learned:
• Missouri State Statutes
• County and Department policies and procedures.
• Modern office procedures and practices
• Customer service and telephone etiquette and practices
• Construction materials and quality standards.
• Building processes.
• Appraisal principles, practices, and procedures.
• Regulations and standards governing the appraisal of real and personal property.
• Departmental records, reports, and documentation.
• Appraisal databases and standard computer software applications.

Skills to be learned:
• Learning to perform a variety of real property appraisal functions.
• Learning to develop fair and equitable assessment of property within the County.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate appraisal records.
• Organizing and prioritizing work assignments
• Gathering, organizing, and analyzing data
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Cold call, in person at individual parcels
• Completing mathematical calculations
• Operating a computer & tablet including standard software, some specialized software and camera
• Utilizing standard office equipment
• Safe work practices

BENEFITS:

Eligible for generous benefit package
• Affordable health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Pension and deferred compensation plans; LAGERS, CERF and 457 plan
• Earned and accrued personal leave and catastrophic illness.
• Paid holidays
• Equal opportunity employer

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND AND DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED

PAY BASED ON EXPERIENCE $20.00/HR

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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