Residential Appraiser I - Assessor - Kootenai County

 
Kootenai County is interested in recruiting individuals in the field of appraisal. Applicants without formal qualifications who can demonstrate experience and skills sets that are transferable to the role of an Ad Valorem Appraiser such as experience in building inspection, construction, real estate, or with a title company will be considered. 
 
THE POSITION:  Performs semi-complex or complex inspections of urban, rural suburban and rural unimproved land and improved residential properties to facilitate the determination of market value for assessment purposes. The nature of the work requires the employee to be detail oriented and time sensitive to mandated deadlines. The principal duties of this job are performed in a general office environment and in the field, including exposure to adverse weather conditions and require the Appraiser to drive to various, sometimes remote, locations within the County.
 

• $22.68 to 26.94 per hour depending on experience

 
GENEROUS BENEFITS:

• County sponsored training for Appraisal Course 101 and 201 to obtain licensing as Certified Tax Appraiser from Idaho State Tax Commission
• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.94% employer contribution, and a lifetime payout upon retirement
• Excellent and comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans and benefits package. To view our entire benefits package visit: https://www.kcgov.us/346/Benefits 
• Employer-paid life, long term disability and AD&D insurance
• Employees also receive 10 paid holidays each year and generous vacation and sick leave
• Do you have student loan debt? This position is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible allowing employees who qualify 100% student loan forgiveness 

 
DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Do you have an Associate’s degree in a related field and 6 months of work experience in a position equivalent to appraiser trainee or equivalent years of education and experience?
• Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver’s license and are you insurable?

 
THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF:

• You enjoy working outside in all types of weather in addition to working inside
• You are detail oriented, enjoy working independently, and have an aptitude for analytical thinking
• You have good communication skills; you are good in working with people
• You have interest in the property tax assessment process and its relationship to County governance

 
OUR LOCATION: Located in beautiful northern Idaho, and home to approximately 165,697 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a low crime rate it is an ideal place to call home. Click here to learn more about living in Kootenai County. 
 
CONTACT US:

 
Human Resources (208)446-1640
kcrecruit@kcgov.us

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 TO APPLY: Apply online HERE MUST ATTACH COVER LETTER, RESUME AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THE APPLICATION. Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug tests as well as a basic office skills test. 
 
EOE / VETERAN’S PREFERENCE / DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Apply at: AT https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kcgov/jobs/3858488/residential-appraiser?keywords=residential&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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