Appraiser III - Data Collector

Compensation Range $36.39 - $47.31 -- Job Description Summary This position mainly assists the Senior Appraiser with training, the distribution of work, and review of work for the data collection and natural resource departments. This position is also responsible for assisting with new construction and natural resource assignments throughout the county. This position must be able to work in an ever-changing work environment.

Other duties may include but are not limited to: • Working with Data Collectors, Appraisers and Natural Resources to complete assignments • Performing a variety of work collecting characteristics on residential property, commercial property, business personal property, and oil and gas wells located throughout Weld County for property tax purposes • Inspecting residential property, commercial property, business personal property, and oil and gas wells in the field and accurately and consistently recording property characteristics in the electronic property file • Assisting with processing Personal Property and Natural Resources declarations and recording data in the electronic property file.

In addition to the Weld County benefits, the Assessor’s Office offers flexible work schedules for well-performing employees including modified work week and hybrid remote work opportunities. -- Job Description Data Collection - 20% Performs field work to collect inventory of property characteristics for the valuation of property. This includes inspecting, measuring, classifying, drawing and photographing buildings or equipment efficiently and accurately.

Completes building sketches efficiently and accurately using the Apex Sketching software and sketching standards. Transfers and stores digital property photographs accurately. Accurately locates property by address, legal description and map. Performs inspections and data entry for new construction, personal property and natural resources throughout the county. Valuation - 20% Enters property characteristic and valuation data into the Assessor’s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal System efficiently and accurately following standards and guidelines.

Examines and data enters Personal Property declarations and other documents filed by taxpayers to determine appropriate classification and valuation for all equipment. Assists Senior Appraiser in special project valuations. Lead - 40% Monitors workload, works in an efficient and organized manner and meets deadlines and goals. Monitors current procedures and offers suggestions and ideas for ways to improve the processes.

Assists the Senior Appraiser lead with directing the overall activities of the data collection and natural resources divisions. Trains new data collection and natural resources staff and develops their knowledge base to understand how the appraisal and assessment process works throughout the office. Distributes assignments to data collectors and natural resources appraisers in an efficient and organized manner.

Reviews the work performed by the data collectors and natural resources to ensure accuracy; consistency; and compliance with statutory requirements, appraisal standards, and office procedures. Provides feedback to the data collectors and natural resources in terms of written and oral evaluations of their work. Communication - 20% Interacts with property owners, real estate professionals and municipalities to gather information pertinent to listing property for assessment purposes.

Communicates effectively in verbal and written form with administrative staff, appraisal staff, supervisors and managers. -- Required Qualifications Required Education Associate's Degree or 2 years equivalent experience. Experience Qualifications 1 year Experience in working with Microsoft Excel and Word. 1 year Experience in building construction, real estate or appraisal of real estate for ad valorem purposes, especially residential or agricultural property, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which p