Position Description: Assistant Assessor

Service Type: Administrative

Definition: Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Assessing, the Assistant Assessor supervises and coordinates the activities of the appraisal staff. Analyzes general economic trends, construction costs and real estate sales information. Assists in the sales ratio studies, maintenance of computer tables and administration of the various exemption programs. Coordinates appraiser assignments with the Residential Appraisal Manager and assists in training the appraisal staff. Good organizational skills and the ability to work with the public are necessary. Assists the Director of Assessing in scheduling the educational programs provided by the various appraisal organizations. Acts as the director in his/her absence.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and six years experience as a real estate appraiser, preferably in a governmental assessing office. A good working knowledge of real estate sales financing programs, building construction components, appraisal techniques, commercial cost estimators, spreadsheet applications, valuation of income producing properties and complex residential properties including vacant land. Degree in real estate science, business law, accounting or related disciplines is desirable. Ability to travel overnight and work out-of-doors, an unrestricted valid Alaska driver's license, and the availability of a personal vehicle is required.

Responsibilities:

Supervises the appraisal staff's activities.

Assists in sales ratio studies.

Assists in the maintenance of the computer tables

Prepares various assessment reports and other communications.

Estimates the construction costs for the different property types.

Administers the various exemption programs.

Represents the department in frequent contact with business owners, property tax professionals, appraisers and the general public.

Assists in training the appraisal staff.

Assists the Director of Assessing in the preparation of appeal hearings.

Travel, including some overnight trips.

Fills in for the Director of Assessing in his/her absence.

Other Functions:

1. Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate orally; regularly required to sit and to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment and small tools; occasionally transport up to 50 pounds; reach with hands and arms, and stand and walk (at times on uneven ground). This position requires the ability to access non-road accessible land within the Kenai Peninsula Borough during all times of the year using four-wheeler, ATV, snowmachine, snowshoes, etc. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.