Tax Appraiser II

Location: Bismarck, NDTerms: Full-time / Nonexempt / Full BenefitsApplication Deadline: March 27, 2023Salary: $25.38 to $28.17, Grade 7About the Role: Under supervision of the Tax Equalization Director, is responsible for performing technical work involving the review and appraisal of commercial, residential, and agricultural property to determine proper valuation for tax assessment purposes. The employee may be required to provide guidance and assistance to other less experienced staff members.Candidate Requirements:

Associate's degree in business or two (2) years of technical trade school with coursework in accounting, cost estimating, construction trades, architectural drafting, or appraising. AND wo (2) years of related tax or appraisal work experience.

OR four (4) years of related tax or appraisal work experience.

Knowledge of modern building methods and/or appraisal techniques for tax assessment purposes, the ability to read land descriptions and to locate a property from a map; ability to understand and work from building plans and blueprints.

Knowledge of appraisal techniques for tax assessment purposes, the ability to read land descriptions and to locate a property from a map and be able to use a digital camera and associated software.

Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, rules, and procedures governing the conduct of the Department of Tax Equalization and counties.

The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other employees.

Proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet PC software, MS Word and Excel preferred.

Obtain a Class I Assessor's certificate issued by the North Dakota State Supervisor of Assessment within three (2) years of hiring.

Possess excellent interpersonal, organization, communication (written and verbal) and decision-making skills.

Have a valid North Dakota class D driver's license with a clean driving record.

Applicant will be subject to a standard post offer background and criminal records check.

Must be a self-starter who is willing to take initiative to setup and complete appraisals.

Primary Job Duties:

Review properties by the type of construction, interior systems and other details; take measurements of buildings or additions to determine the total amount of square footage; prepares field sketches and/or takes photographs of property as needed.

Participates in land appraisal and assessment work by inspecting properties to record the type of property, improvements, area measurements and related information necessary for value determination.

Compile sales data information of property through deed transfers and conduct sales ratio studies to validate assessed values. Track new home exemptions.

Calculate taxes on new construction and prepare tax estimates for abstractors, lenders, realtors, and owners.

Track and maintain records on all sales, deed transfers, building permits, and two-year exemptions on systems that can be used by county employees, appraisers, and the general public. Maintain and balance all assessment books.

Assist with real property and mobile home tax questions, senior citizen exemptions, moving permits, name changes, and other exemptions.

Assist and attend Township/City/County Boards of Equalization meetings.

Assist the public with locating information needed for tax assessment, sales, and other documentation needed for real estate transactions.

Willing and able to listen and communicate critical, detailed information pertaining to assessments.

Perform other duties such as answering phones, documenting information, maintaining files, and other duties as assigned.

Assist other departments as required by the Tax Equalization Director.

A complete job description is available at the Burleigh County Human Resource Office.