Job Description

The Iowa Department of Revenue\'s Local Government Services Division is currently seeking a Property Appraiser 3 to assist the section in a variety of duties throughout the Department including:

• Assessor Education
• Assessor and Deputy Register
• Distributions of State Funding Credits and Exemptions
• Local Option Taxes
• Appraisal
• Central Assessment
• Utility Tax Replacement
• Equalization

This position will independently appraise all classes of properties statewide for assessment equalization purposes, using standard appraisal and methodology in accordance with the Code of Iowa and Iowa Administrative Rules. In this position you will be responsible for:

• Commercial valuation of property
• Residential valuation of property
• Industrial valuation of property
• Agricultural valuation of property
• Ability to travel and work outdoors when collecting pertinent data for appraisals
• Implementation and teaching of the State of Iowa Real Property Appraisal Manual
• Provide training for assessor\'s offices and their staff
• Perform sales analyses and other appraisal studies
• Proficient in using CAMAvision to value appraisals
• Assist in continuing education and assessor testing
• Implementation and training of the Declaration of Value (DOV) system
• Talking with tax payers and verifying information about real estate transactions
• Increase appraisal knowledge by completing educational requirements and attending other appraisal related conferences and seminars
• Creating Microsoft Excel documents
• Assist in Equalization

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the following:

• Appraisal practice and theory
• Ability to organize annual cycles and meet deadlines
• Capable of self-direction while managing a two year workload/cycle.
• CAMAvision technology experience and knowledge

Employer Highlights
The Iowa Department of Revenue is a well-respected employer. We are focused on providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and remote work. We offer a flexible working environment and opportunities to work from home with the ability to work from anywhere in the State of Iowa as long as it is your primary residence. We have a total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees\' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
• Flexible Working Environment- Work from Home Opportunities
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

The mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and support the state government by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more. Our strength is driven by the skills, talents, and diversity of our people. We value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business and at every level of our organization. If you\'re looking for a career with an organization that values its employees and customers, you\'ve come to the right place.

Supplemental Information
At the Iowa Department of Revenue, we value employee safety first and foremost. This is why we will use every resource possible to ensure this hiring process stays within the current guidelines related to COVID-19. If selected to move forward, please be aware that at this time interviews will be conducted virtually using a webcam teleconferencing method.

Applicants must reside within the state of Iowa to be eligible for this position.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to four years of full-time work in property appraisal, assessment, or sales negotiations; mortgage banking; real estate sales, development, or management; property acquisition; or as a mortgage broker.

2) All of the following (a, b, and c): a. Three years of full-time work experience in property appraisal, assessment, or sales negotiations; mortgage banking; real estate sales, development, or management; property acquisition; or as a mortgage broker; and b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience; and c. One year of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience. 3) Certification as a Certified Assessment Evaluator in accordance with the requirements of the International Association of Assessing Officers.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as a Property Appraiser 2.

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Additional Qualification Requirements

Travel, including overnight travel, may be required for positions in this class. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

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Whether it\'s caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.

We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.

Career Choices
State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.

Benefits
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits .

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