MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ
Kingman, AZ, United States
Job Summary *Mohave County Assessor's Department is currently recruiting for the position of Chief Appraiser located in Kingman, AZ* Performs professional and administrative work involved in training, developing, and directing appraisers and clerical support staff in completing ad valorem appraisals. REPORTS TO Work is performed under administrative direction of the Deputy County Assessor. The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks and in applying guidelines in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences and results achieved. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervision is exercised directly, or through subordinate supervisory personnel, over a staff of professional, inspection and clerical support personnel. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes, and implements real property improvement and land appraisal and assessment programs in accordance with regulatory and departmental requirements. Selects, plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinates. Formulates Division policies, procedures, and techniques to ensure standardized implementation of appraisal and assessment activities throughout Mohave County. Research, forecasts, and plans for future capabilities of appraisal and assessment programs. Directly supervises subordinate staff members, conducts performance reviews, and recommends necessary disciplinary actions. Maintains awareness of current issues in the appraisal and assessment fields. Attends professional conferences as required. Prepares, analyzes, and presents oral and written reports. Interfaces with other Department Divisions, community/governmental agencies and organizations, professionals, and the public to coordinate services and activities. Receives, compiles, and analyzes activity reports to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and staff production. Reviews and assists appraisers in performing ad valorem appraisals, responding to questions, and resolving problems. Manages and performs statistical analysis of appraisal-related datasets and forms conclusions based on standard appraisal methods and techniques. Applies conclusions to Mohave County’s value base. Assists in interpreting state statutes and Department of Revenue guidelines. Reviews and analyzes sales data and construction techniques. Assists in the initiation and development of continuing education programs for staff. Provides in-house meetings and seminars for training purposes; develops articles, manuals, and training materials for use in the office and in the field; acts as training liaison to the department of revenue to assure maintenance of appraisers' professional certification and to increase appraisal knowledge. In the appeal process, either personally or directs staff to compile records, investigate and analyze appraisal and assessment processes, make corrections, or prepare defense. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS Performs related work as required. Performs special assignments as requested. Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Minimum Qualifications Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or a closely related field. Level II Department of Revenue Certified Appraiser. Five (5) years of appraisal experience including real (residential, commercial, and vacant land) and personal property. Appraisal experience in a government organization. Three (3) years of supervisory experience. OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. PREFERRED REQUIREMENT Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Accounting, Statistics, or closely related field. 3 Years managing the appraisal function in an Assessor’s office. SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County. Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: The principles, practices, techniques, guidelines and statutes utilized in real and personal property appraisal and assessment including legal documents, titles, forms, maps and plats and appraisal formats and procedures. Principles and practices of residential, commercial and industrial appraisals. Administration, budgeting, supervision, training and evaluation. Data processing procedures and applications. Research, analysis, evaluation and reporting techniques. Mass appraisal regression modeling. County departments and functions and City and State departments and agencies concerned with transactions and property valuation. Local, State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to real estate, land valuation, and personal property transactions. County government operations, organization procedures and policies. Appraisal and assessment information sources and local factors affecting residential, commercial and industrial appraisals. Department policies, rules and procedures. Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Skill in: Interpreting, explaining and applying laws, rules, policies and procedures. Utilizing applicable information and computer systems. Maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Ability to: Pursue and continue obtaining professional knowledge and applying modern appraisal methods and techniques. Plan, organize and administer a major appraisal and assessment program. Exercise judgment and discretion in matters of policy design and implementation and personnel management. Make equitable and objective value appraisals and assessments and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations. Analyze administrative, organizational and personnel situations and determine appropriate or alternative actions. Set priorities, assign, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate work activities and to persuade assigned personnel effectively. Develop and administer appraisal and assessment related training programs. Apply mathematical computations to appraisals and assessments such as the measuring and calculating of square footage and perimeters of property or the depreciation of equipment. Interpret legal descriptions and documents, maps, construction plans and other descriptive materials relating to real and personal property. Operate standard office equipment to include computers, typewriters, copy machines, and calculators. Gather and analyze appropriate relevant data and prepare and present logical, concise and complete reports and property value opinions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Maintain a professional leadership role. Interact courteously with the public and obtain from them the information necessary to assist them. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without reasonable accommodation. Fulfill all physical requirements of the class.
Job Summary *Mohave County Assessor's Department is currently recruiting for the position of Chief Appraiser located in Kingman, AZ* Performs professional and administrative work involved in training, developing, and directing appraisers and clerical support staff in completing ad valorem appraisals. REPORTS TO Work is performed under administrative direction of the Deputy County Assessor. The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks and in applying guidelines in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work is reviewed through conferences and results achieved. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervision is exercised directly, or through subordinate supervisory personnel, over a staff of professional, inspection and clerical support personnel. Essential Job Functions Plans, organizes, and implements real property improvement and land appraisal and assessment programs in accordance with regulatory and departmental requirements. Selects, plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinates. Formulates Division policies, procedures, and techniques to ensure standardized implementation of appraisal and assessment activities throughout Mohave County. Research, forecasts, and plans for future capabilities of appraisal and assessment programs. Directly supervises subordinate staff members, conducts performance reviews, and recommends necessary disciplinary actions. Maintains awareness of current issues in the appraisal and assessment fields. Attends professional conferences as required. Prepares, analyzes, and presents oral and written reports. Interfaces with other Department Divisions, community/governmental agencies and organizations, professionals, and the public to coordinate services and activities. Receives, compiles, and analyzes activity reports to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and staff production. Reviews and assists appraisers in performing ad valorem appraisals, responding to questions, and resolving problems. Manages and performs statistical analysis of appraisal-related datasets and forms conclusions based on standard appraisal methods and techniques. Applies conclusions to Mohave County’s value base. Assists in interpreting state statutes and Department of Revenue guidelines. Reviews and analyzes sales data and construction techniques. Assists in the initiation and development of continuing education programs for staff. Provides in-house meetings and seminars for training purposes; develops articles, manuals, and training materials for use in the office and in the field; acts as training liaison to the department of revenue to assure maintenance of appraisers' professional certification and to increase appraisal knowledge. In the appeal process, either personally or directs staff to compile records, investigate and analyze appraisal and assessment processes, make corrections, or prepare defense. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS Performs related work as required. Performs special assignments as requested. Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures. Minimum Qualifications Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or a closely related field. Level II Department of Revenue Certified Appraiser. Five (5) years of appraisal experience including real (residential, commercial, and vacant land) and personal property. Appraisal experience in a government organization. Three (3) years of supervisory experience. OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. PREFERRED REQUIREMENT Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Accounting, Statistics, or closely related field. 3 Years managing the appraisal function in an Assessor’s office. SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County. Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of: The principles, practices, techniques, guidelines and statutes utilized in real and personal property appraisal and assessment including legal documents, titles, forms, maps and plats and appraisal formats and procedures. Principles and practices of residential, commercial and industrial appraisals. Administration, budgeting, supervision, training and evaluation. Data processing procedures and applications. Research, analysis, evaluation and reporting techniques. Mass appraisal regression modeling. County departments and functions and City and State departments and agencies concerned with transactions and property valuation. Local, State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to real estate, land valuation, and personal property transactions. County government operations, organization procedures and policies. Appraisal and assessment information sources and local factors affecting residential, commercial and industrial appraisals. Department policies, rules and procedures. Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Skill in: Interpreting, explaining and applying laws, rules, policies and procedures. Utilizing applicable information and computer systems. Maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Ability to: Pursue and continue obtaining professional knowledge and applying modern appraisal methods and techniques. Plan, organize and administer a major appraisal and assessment program. Exercise judgment and discretion in matters of policy design and implementation and personnel management. Make equitable and objective value appraisals and assessments and make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations. Analyze administrative, organizational and personnel situations and determine appropriate or alternative actions. Set priorities, assign, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate work activities and to persuade assigned personnel effectively. Develop and administer appraisal and assessment related training programs. Apply mathematical computations to appraisals and assessments such as the measuring and calculating of square footage and perimeters of property or the depreciation of equipment. Interpret legal descriptions and documents, maps, construction plans and other descriptive materials relating to real and personal property. Operate standard office equipment to include computers, typewriters, copy machines, and calculators. Gather and analyze appropriate relevant data and prepare and present logical, concise and complete reports and property value opinions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Maintain a professional leadership role. Interact courteously with the public and obtain from them the information necessary to assist them. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations. Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without reasonable accommodation. Fulfill all physical requirements of the class.
Fresno County
Fresno, California, US
Position Description APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The Assessor-Recorder's Office is currently offering a fantastic opportunity for driven, adept professionals with experience performing audits and appraisals of personal property for the position of Chief Auditor-Appraiser . The Chief Auditor-Appraiser manages the activities of the Personal Property Division within the Assessor-Recorder's Office. The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating divisional goals, programs, policies, and procedures. This is accomplished though consultation with the Assessor-Recorder, and by directing subordinate staff responsible for carrying out activities essential to the day-to-day operations of the division. As a condition of employment candidates may undergo a thorough and detailed personal background investigation. These investigations may include consumer credit history as well as arrest/criminal records. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified. Background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years. Positions in this classification are in MEDICAL GROUP I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved. Successful candidates may be required to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of Duties Please click here to review the Samples of Duties. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree with the completion of at least eighteen (18) semester units of accounting and/or auditing coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. Experience : Three (3) years of full-time, paid supervisory work experience as an Auditor-Appraiser in a California County Assessor's Office or with the California State Board of Equalization. License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Certificate : Possession of a valid Advanced Appraiser certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline. Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in your application NOT being accepted. A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please fully list your education and work experience, including current position. Failure to list current and complete education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application. In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), and if applicable, the type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application may result in the disqualification of your application. College/University transcripts may be requested to verify completion of the required units/degree. If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may either attach a copy to your application, fax a copy to (559) 455-4788 Attn: Sarah Crouse, or hand deliver a copy to our office. A copy of your valid Appraiser certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may either attach a copy to your online application, fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Sarah Crouse, or hand deliver a copy to our office. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted. SELECTION PROCESS : Depending on the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the processes listed below. Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination. Oral Examination - An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (and may be extended up to an additional 12 months) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIAL : Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). Supplemental Questionnaire A copy of your valid Appraiser Certificate. You may either attach a copy to your online application, fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Sarah Crouse, or hand deliver a copy to our office by filing deadline. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted Please note : Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. HOW TO APPLY : Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: http://fresnocountyjobs.com Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address). For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst: Sarah Crouse Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Position Description APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY The Assessor-Recorder's Office is currently offering a fantastic opportunity for driven, adept professionals with experience performing audits and appraisals of personal property for the position of Chief Auditor-Appraiser . The Chief Auditor-Appraiser manages the activities of the Personal Property Division within the Assessor-Recorder's Office. The incumbent is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating divisional goals, programs, policies, and procedures. This is accomplished though consultation with the Assessor-Recorder, and by directing subordinate staff responsible for carrying out activities essential to the day-to-day operations of the division. As a condition of employment candidates may undergo a thorough and detailed personal background investigation. These investigations may include consumer credit history as well as arrest/criminal records. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified. Background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years. Positions in this classification are in MEDICAL GROUP I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved. Successful candidates may be required to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of Duties Please click here to review the Samples of Duties. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click here to review the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree with the completion of at least eighteen (18) semester units of accounting and/or auditing coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. Experience : Three (3) years of full-time, paid supervisory work experience as an Auditor-Appraiser in a California County Assessor's Office or with the California State Board of Equalization. License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Certificate : Possession of a valid Advanced Appraiser certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline. Valid driver's license number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in your application NOT being accepted. A completed Fresno County employment application is required (must be current, complete, and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Please fully list your education and work experience, including current position. Failure to list current and complete education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application. In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended. Please provide the school's name, school's location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), and if applicable, the type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.) and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application may result in the disqualification of your application. College/University transcripts may be requested to verify completion of the required units/degree. If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may either attach a copy to your application, fax a copy to (559) 455-4788 Attn: Sarah Crouse, or hand deliver a copy to our office. A copy of your valid Appraiser certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may either attach a copy to your online application, fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Sarah Crouse, or hand deliver a copy to our office. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted. SELECTION PROCESS : Depending on the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the processes listed below. Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination. Oral Examination - An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (and may be extended up to an additional 12 months) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIAL : Fresno County Employment Application (must be current, complete and accurate; amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline). Supplemental Questionnaire A copy of your valid Appraiser Certificate. You may either attach a copy to your online application, fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Sarah Crouse, or hand deliver a copy to our office by filing deadline. Late submission of documentation will not be accepted Please note : Applications must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. HOW TO APPLY : Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. An online application may be found at: http://fresnocountyjobs.com Open Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any mailing address and telephone number changes. Notices sent via U.S. mail from Human Resources are not forwarded ("Return Service" is requested, therefore mail will not be sent to a forwarding address). For the safety of our employees the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards. The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst: Sarah Crouse Closing Date/Time: Continuous