Property Specialist

Job Summary: This position performs a variety of duties involved in the appraisal of real estate and/or personal property at fair market value based on gathered data and market conditions. Perform office procedures and point of contact with the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system to list and determine fair and equitable market values on personal property and/or mobile homes; use the State of Wyoming system to generate reports to ensure uniformity and consistency countywide.


• Assess personal property for industrial and commercial entities; perform annual audits of personal property renditions; explain market value of real estate and personal property to taxpayers; provide customer service in regard to assessment and taxation.


• Assess mobiles homes, analyzing sales information, and physical characteristics to ensure fair and equitable market value.


• Process mobile titles and moving permits.


• Adhere to safe work practices and procedures.


• Attend and participate in staff meetings and related activities; attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge; serve on committees as assigned; attend annual continuing education classes as required by Wyoming State Statute.


• Process vouchers, track expenditures, balance monthly income, order office supplies, and book travel arrangements for education requirements of the staff.


• Serve as an information source; answer the telephone and greet and assist the public in a professional manner; provide information on departmental, county and state policies and procedures; refer calls to appropriate department personnel.


• Help the field or GIS departments as needed.


• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
  

Qualifications and Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of property improvements, building construction.


• Principles and practices of property appraisal and land economics.


• Principles of mathematics.


• Modern office practices, methods, and equipment.


• Principles and procedures of record keeping.


• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.


• Safe work practices.


• Principles and practices used in dealing with the public.


• Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.


• Safe driving principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret legal description, maps, and aerial photographs.


• Read and comprehend state directed appraisal manuals (commercial, agricultural, and mobile home).


• Collect, compile, and analyze information and data.


• Perform accurate mathematical computations.


• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.


• Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.


• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public.


• Work and remain calm under stressful conditions.


• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.


• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.


• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.


• Use considerable tact, diplomacy, and interpersonal/human relation skills to maintain positive working relations.

Education/ Training/ Experience:

High School Diploma including the ability to learn specialized training in Fundamentals of Real and Personal Property Appraisal. Must obtain and maintain a Permanent Certification of Property Tax Appraiser issued by the State of Wyoming within six years of employment.