Land Appraiser

Jefferson County, Colorado
Golden, CO
Category Accounting
Job Description
The Land Appraiser performs complex technical work in appraising vacant and improved land, present worth subdivision discounting, and agricultural properties for tax purposes in the county. Performs complex calculations of value, applying cost and market approaches to valuation. Create appraisal reports for all levels of appeals.

Requirements

  • Serve as appraiser for land for residential, commercial and agricultural properties, including subdivisions
  • Prepare and/or review a variety of reports to monitor, analyze and review all land values, land characteristic definition and application, mass appraisal model development and calibration, including appraisal reports
  • Confer and coordinate with Appraisal Analysts in mass appraisal processes and procedures for reappraisal and special analysis projects
  • Answer customer inquiries
  • Establish and maintain information records
  • Retrieve information when requested
  • Use computerized and other office equipment, software programs, such as Microsoft Excel, Word and GIS (Geographic Information System) and other tools to enter, store and/or retrieve information
  • Appraise natural resource properties such as earth and stone products, mineral rights and producing mines
  • Mail and review declarations
  • Review, classify and value agricultural properties
  • Review and inspect properties for validation of ag documentation
  • Confer with taxpayers, accountants and attorneys to explain tax laws and assessment procedures
  • Process taxpayer appeals
  • Prepare reports for and testify at hearings, as necessary

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement matching
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
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