Residential Appraiser MUST: Valid Colorado Driver's License. An Associates' degree or greater in a business related field. Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred For Example: Construction Management, minimum 2 years' experience; Architecture, minimum 2 years' experience, Real Estate Sales, minimum 2 years' experience. Or Colorado licensed Real Estate Appraiser / Ad Valorem Appraiser SKILLS: Have a basic understanding of real estate. A background in any of the following professions is desirable: Construction, Real Estate Appraisal, Real Estate Sales, Surveying, Engineering, Architecture or Mathematics. Full knowledge of the geography and street locations of the county. Ability to read, understand, and locate legal descriptions. Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately. Working knowledge of computer software including Excel, Access, Word, etc. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant interruptions associated with answering phones, communicating with co-workers and citizens requiring assistance. Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the general public, as well as other employees. Ability to provide accurate information to the general public courteously. Mechanical aptitude Must provide own dependable transportation. Must be willing to attend week-long out-of-town appraisal classes. Must be licensed as an Ad Valorem appraiser within two years. DUTIES: Conduct property inspections to collect data needed for classification of land and improvements, take measurements and photos, sketch area, make quality judgments, and special conditions judgments. Also determine economic area factors, neighborhood factors, land usability and the appropriate approach to value. During physical inspections, exterior inspection is mandatory and interior inspection is suggested. Measure and calculate square footage of structures. This includes finished and unfinished areas. Observe physical deterioration. Consideration is given for age and additional losses from damage or neglect. Conduct appraisal analysis: Land calculation, market valuation and conduct statistical analysis on data. Maintain a list of sales and sales files for the class of property for which you are assigned, and conduct statistical analysis on these sales. Interact with the public, establish a good working rapport, provide information, and have the ability to defend values established for tax assessment purposes. Conduct informal hearings with taxpayers during the annual protest period. Explain property valuation and procedures, review individual accounts and make recommendations for adjustment or denial. Gain continuing education to fulfill the State requirements to maintain the Appraisers License. Work is primarily in the Office, however, time spent (25% to 50%) in the field. Other duties as assigned. PAY: $3240-$3551/month based on qualifications and experience. BENEFITS: To be discussed during job interview. JOB TO START: As soon as qualified candidate is hired. DURATION: Permanent Full-time SHIFT/DAYS/HOURS: To be set by employer JOB SITE: La Junta, Colorado APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).