Johnson County Office of the County Appraiser is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of an Appraiser I. The position is located at 11811 S Sunset Drive, Suite 2100, Olathe, KS 66061. This position provides excellent benefits, including health insurance, wellness programs and discounts, retirement programs, and various other discount programs.

The Appraiser I is responsible for examining and evaluating the residential property to establish a fair market value of the property. These responsibilities include:

• Obtains and verifies residential property information; locates property(s) and lists objective property characteristics; utilizes sketch software to measure structures; sketches all floors, basements and perimeters; completes necessary inspections, both physical and digital, for permits; gathers data through direct measurements, interviews with homeowners and contacts cities; records and enters information in Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system.
• Maintains and performs annual parcel review; responds to general taxpayer inquiries while in the field, in the office and in preparation for hearings; answers appraisal related questions and provides information to property owners or their representatives; researches and provides records to property owners as requested, utilizing software applications and technology.
• Begins conducting sales interview with buyer, seller or agent; ensures sales history is accurate as of the time of sale; recommends any validation changes to sales; converts properties between property types; demonstrates competence in multi-family and condo properties.
• Prepares, conducts and documents Informal Valuation Appeals & Payment Under Protests; performs inspections for Informal Valuation Appeals; recommends decisions for Informal Appeals & Payment Under Protests; analyzes all presented tax payer evidence; monitors various construction projects and reports to manager; performs physical inspections; determines Final Valuation for properties.

High school diploma or equivalent and two years of general work experience are required. Must be capable of maneuvering and reviewing a construction site, able to lift 25 lbs., maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and exposure to dogs are also required.

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics; International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) courses 101-Fundmentals of Real Property Appraisal or equivalent course work/work experience; fee or mass appraisal experience; and experienced user of Microsoft Office application, Pictometry (PICS), Automated Information Mapping System (AIMS), ORION or equivalent applications are preferred.