Senior Appraisal Analyst

Description:

Senior Appraisal Analysts are responsible for providing technical support to computer users on system networks or mainframe access. Individuals in this job class develop specifications for personal computer hardware and software for the Appraisal Department within the Jefferson County Board of Equalization. Senior Appraisal Analysts develop and compile reports and/or guides as well as inspect property to evaluate construction, condition, special features, functional design and/or to take measurements similar to the Appraisal Analyst duties, but more complex than those performed by Appraisal Analysts. Senior Appraisal Analysts advise and guide Appraisal Analysts and other administrative staff. Individuals in this job class perform tasks with great latitude for independent judgement.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Gathers evidence and reviews documentation (e.g., income and expense statements, private appraisals, deeds, liens, mortgages, market trends, attorney general opinions, case law, blueprints, sketches and drawings, legal descriptions) in order to obtain relevant information related to citizen protests of assessed property values and/or related court cases.
• Gathers, enters and interprets information (e.g., sales and cost data) to be used in the valuation process by researching records, referencing maps, and using software programs.
• Advises and/consults with property owners and government agencies to obtain or convey information regarding complaints, questions, and Equalization procedures.
• Makes recommendations and judgements based on property-related evidence/information in response to citizen protests of assessed property values and/or related court cases.
• Conducts regular re-inspection of properties and related factors to determine changes in rates and values per the Plan for Equalization.
• Completes valuations and/or assessments for taxation purposes by estimating property values based on factors such as depreciation, replacement and value comparisons.
• Creates, edits, and completes administrative and production reports, databases, correspondence and other documentation used by the Board of Equalization.