Story County · 4 hours ago
Appraisal Technician
Story County is seeking an Appraisal Technician to provide technical and administrative support for property appraisal functions and day-to-day operations. The role involves processing declarations of value, maintaining records in the CAMA system, and assisting property owners with inquiries related to tax exemptions and appeals.
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Responsibilities
Receives and processes all declarations of value, deeds, contracts, and splits; assigns appropriate NUTC code for each sale; records transactions on spreadsheet; enters deeds and verifies ownership changes
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records in the Computer-Aided Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system; reviews and reviews transactions and legal descriptions
Inputs Declarations of Value data into the Department of Revenue (DOR) online portal
Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance to property owners, mortgage lenders, and others related property legal descriptions, lot size, valuations, etc
Provides information and assistance to taxpayers related to tax exemption and credit applications and to the assessment appeals process; reviews and processes applications for credits and exemptions
Scans and copies documents
Operates a variety of databases to obtain deed and property information
Receives and logs informal review applications; assists the Office Administrator with the Board of Review process; schedules appointments and prints agendas; attends meetings to provide assistance to the Board; prepares written verdicts and minutes
Reserves the conference room as requested
Updates new addresses in the 911 database
Maintains, reviews, and updates Auditor’s Office inventory records
Operates the office work order and postage meter systems
Files all property record cards with new construction or revaluation changes by parcel number
Performs related duties
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of modern office principles and practices
Knowledge of property owner appeal processes and procedures
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
Skill in the provision of customer services
Skill in reading and interpreting documents rules, guidelines, and procedures
Skill in identifying and resolving problems
Skill in oral and written communication
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Iowa for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Company
Story County
Story County, Iowa is located in the central part of the State of Iowa.
Funding
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