Interviews taxpayers to determine condition of property at time of sale. Analyzes income statements
to determine trends in market and validity of reported income. Defines problem areas if inequitable
taxation; suggests corrective measures; implements corrective measures.
Abatements and Appraisals: Processes requests for abatement of taxes; researches and
evaluates concerns submitted by taxpayers; makes recommendations tothe Chief Assessor
Manager and the Board of Assessors whether or not to abate taxes based on complaints of
inaccurate measure and/or listing. Reviews comparable. sales, equitable valuation of similar
properties, appraisals, cost factors, and other pertinent valuation data. Appraises property as
necessary for defense of assessment (appraisals require thorough understanding of sales, cost and
income approach to value). Prepares and presents cases for Board of Tax and Land Appeals. Interfaces
with Chief Assessor/Administrative Specialist IIl/CSR, Legal/Planning/ Building/IT Division,
Taxpayers, Attorneys, Appraisers, Tax Representatives, Public:
« Answers questions; composes written correspondence; provides information regarding real
property; interprets property record cards; arranges appointments; collects and organizes
submitted data; answers telephone inquiries; reports to and updates Deputy Manager/Appraiser IV
on status of all projects.
e Prepares preliminary value estimates for internal planning purposes of the administration.
Appraiser Il
Performs assessment and appraisal of real property in accordance with pertinent legislation, code,
and ordinances.
Field Work: Organizes information based on building permit activity and assignments from Chief
Assessor/GIS Manager and the Deputy Manager/Appraiser IV. Assists Chief Assessor/GIS Manager and
the Deputy Manager/Appraiser IV in supervising data verification of all City properties.
Assists in training of Appraiser | and Data Collectors.
Drives to subject sites; draws detailed sketch and calculates square footage of property
improvements; performs interior inspections; records list of pertinent structural characteristics;
evaluates quality and condition of subject properties; determines models, styles, story heights,
records visit history, performs site inspections and evaluation of new lots and subdivisions.
Properties inspected include new construction, building permits, and current transfers.
Valuation of Property: Calculates property values utilizing computer software. Reviews base rates
and other cost factors used to maintain equitable assessments of properties; analyzes market
influence to surrounding neighborhoods of environmentally sensitive or impacted sites. Research:
Research includes but is not limited to: Registry of Deeds, banks, brokers, buyers, sellers, MLS,
appraisers, etc. to establish ownership histories and determine validity of "arm’s length" transactions;
interviews taxpayers at site to determine condition of property at time of sale; defines problem
areas of inequitable taxation; determines/suggests corrective measures; audits equitable
assessments through statistical testing and mathematical computations using ADMINS, spreadsheet
applications and other calculating devices.
Abatements and Appraisals: Processes requests for abatement of taxes; research and evaluates
concerns submitted by taxpayers; makes recommendations to the Chief Assessor/GIS Manager and the
Board of Assessors whether or not to abate taxes based on complaints of inaccurate measure and/or
listing. Reviews comparable sales, equitable valuation of similar properties, appraisals, cost factors
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