Job description

Department: Appraiser
Pay: $19.07 per hour
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .

Please review the Appraiser’s Office Conflict of Interest Policy prior to applying for this position by clicking here . For questions about this policy, please call the Appraiser's Office at 660-5445.

Provide support to the Real and Personal Property sections of the Sedgwick County Appraiser’s Office to fairly and equitably produce an annual appraisal roll to fund quality public services in our community.

Maintains land use data for mass appraisal purposes using GIS software and printed maps.
Performs changes and updates to the GIS land use layer.
Provides number of acres for each different soil and land use type for mass appraisal purposes.
Corrects GIS land use layer to be consistent with the changes made to the GIS parcel layer.

Reviews and determines appropriate agricultural land use designations for mass appraisal purposes.
Uses GIS applications and data to compare current land uses to mass appraisal data.
Assists with field inspections for land uses that cannot be determined using GIS applications.
Assists with customer service and appeals of agricultural land.
Works with Residential, Agricultural and Commercial departments to stay current on processes and procedures.
Develops and provides maps and data to internal and external customers based on their requests and needs using GIS software.
Uses appraisal data and GIS software to develop and provide maps and/or data.

Maintains mass appraisal records that need to be updated due to boundary changes.
Use implemented application to determine records that need to be worked.
Confirm correct assignment of the AIN (KUPIN). Confirm legal description is correct to deed.
Verify parcel location from legal description and GIS information and determine location of all improvements listed.
Perform updates to appraisal data for all records involved for appropriate tax year, including classification, land use, images and sketches.
Prepare and/or assemble digital documents for review and valuation by appraisers.
Allocates assessed value and updates land use and living units accordingly on all records having boundary changes and documents the allocation on approved form.
Work with divisional staff on record with active permits and property sales information.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in real estate, appraisal experience, administrative support, or customer service in an office or call center setting. Has the ability to successfully complete the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Course 101 and 102 and the Property Valuation Division Agricultural Use Valuation course within two years of hire date. Must have a properly registered and licensed vehicle to use on a daily basis. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Real Estate. Two (2) years of real estate, appraisal experience, administrative support, or customer service in an office or call center setting. Has successfully completed the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Course 101 Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal and Course 102 Income Approach to Valuation.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.

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