Appraiser

Overview

Performs complicated and detailed appraisal/assessment work in the valuation of real property for tax assessment purposes to fairly distribute the property tax burden using the three approaches to value and mass appraisal techniques. Defends the Assessor’s values through multiple appeal processes. Responds to questions from the public and provides information about State assessment and appraisal policies and procedures. Maintains effective working relationships and negotiates with tax agents, attorneys, and the public.

Analyzes, interprets, and enforces all relevant Federal and State statutes and State tax policies and procedures in relation to real property appraisal. Prepares and presents all types of real property appeals at all levels of formal hearings.

Under direct supervision by the Chief Appraiser and Deputy Chief Appraiser:

• Completes revaluations of neighborhoods, vacant land, agricultural designated parcels, improved single family and duplex residences, condominium properties, and mobile homes as assigned;
• Performs physical inspections of properties within the county due to sales, new construction, demolition, historic property, property owner complaints or other conditions which may require inspection; takes photographs and determines structural type, materials used, quality of construction, and percentage of completion for new construction.
• Compiles, organizes, and maintains real property appraisal data, including data collection of real property square footages and attributes, real property sales, determines sales validity, collection of construction cost data, computer sale reports, and other appraiser data collection necessary to complete valuations of residential single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and manufactured housing; vacant land, agricultural, and natural resources.
• Assists the public with valuation/appraisal inquiries including explanations of Colorado Statutes, appraisal methodology and comparable sales data.
• Verifies, analyzes, and inspects sales to determine the transaction type and condition of each property at the time of sale.
• Processes taxpayer appeals; meets with property owners; explains mass appraisal valuation, appeal, and tax calculation processes; evaluates individual appeals to determine merit; calculates the amount of adjustment appropriate, if any.
• Represents the Assessor’s Office and testifies during appeal hearings to the County Board of Equalization (CBOE) and Binding Arbitration; prepares detailed appraisal reports and testifies as expert witness at Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) and District Court appeal hearings.
• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Under general supervision by the Chief Appraiser and the Deputy Chief Appraiser:

• Performs physical inspections of properties within the county due to sales, new construction, demolition, historic property, property owner complaints or other conditions which may require inspection; takes photographs and determines structural type, materials used, quality of construction, and percentage of completion for new construction.
• Compiles, organizes, and maintains real property appraisal data, including data collection of real property square footages and attributes, real property sales, determines sales validity, collection of construction cost data, computer sale reports, and other appraiser data collection necessary to complete valuations of residential single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, and manufactured housing; vacant land, agricultural, and natural resources.
• Assists the public with valuation/appraisal inquiries including explanations of Colorado Statutes, appraisal methodology and comparable sales data.
• Verifies, analyzes, and inspects sales to determine the transaction type and condition of each property at the time of sale.
• Processes taxpayer appeals; meets with property owners; explains mass appraisal valuation, appeal, and tax calculation processes; evaluates individual appeals to determine merit; calculates the amount of adjustment appropriate, if any.
• Represents the Assessor’s Office and testifies during appeal hearings to the County Board of Equalization (CBOE) and Binding Arbitration; prepares detailed appraisal reports and testifies as expert witness at Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA) and District Court appeal hearings.
• Completes revaluations of neighborhoods, vacant land, agricultural designated parcels, improved single family and duplex residences, condominium properties, and mobile homes as assigned.
• Provides field inspection training and assistance to Appraiser I positions. Provides coordination, direction, and technical assistance to Appraiser I positions for purposes of completing…