Entry Level Real Estate Appraiser Jobs in Nebraska

JOB OVERVIEW GENERAL PURPOSE Perform entry level appraisal work involving the inspection, collection, analysis, and maintenance of residential and/or commercial property data for tax assessment. With regular attendance, this position conducts field inspections, verifies property characteristics, researches property records, and applies established appraisal principles and techniques. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL DUTIES Identify properties through the use of legal descriptions and geographic aerial maps.

Review building permits, construction blueprints, and aerial map readings for necessary action. Identify, collect, and record real property characteristics necessary for the valuation process including construction quality, physical condition, floor plan, room count, age of construction, property location, and other pertinent characteristics. Interact with property owners, appraisers, agents, and other representatives to provide information, answer questions, or perform inspections.

Review the building permits for new construction, remodels, repairs, and new structures. Perform on-site inspections of building permits, review building plans, gather digital photo collection, produce building sketches, and calculate square footages to determine residential assessed value. Use all forms of assessment data to prepare visual presentations of property locations, standard appraisal procedures, the valuation process, and data analysis of sales and costs.

Review and analyze market sale transaction. Monitor, update, and maintain property record data. Participate and assist in defending valuations before the County Board of Equalization.

Assist senior appraisers in the preparation of documents, on-site inspections, and the analysis of information for appeals to the Nebraska Tax Equalization and Review Commission. Remain current on changes in the real estate market, appraisal practice, and state laws and regulations related to property valuation and assessment. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or G.E.D. 1 year of real estate experience. Have and maintain a valid Driver's License, as well as meet eligibility requirements of "acceptable driving standards" as defined by the County

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse individuals. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively. Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite and other software related to data management, communication, and other common business processes.

Ability to follow established policies and procedures for confidentiality while adapting to evolving privacy standards and technologies. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships within a team. Knowledge of basic principles, practices, and techniques of real property appraisal and mass appraisal.

Knowledge of real estate terminology, property characteristics, construction methods, and building materials. Knowledge of mathematical concepts used in property measurement, valuation, and data analysis. Skill in inspecting and measuring residential and commercial properties.

Skill in collecting, verifying, and documenting property data. Skill in applying established appraisal methods and techniques to support property valuation. Ability to learn and apply appraisal principles, assessment practices, and applicable laws and regulations.

Ability to interpret property records, maps, aerial imagery, blueprints, and legal descriptions. Ability to observe and identify property improvements, construction quality, and physical characteristics affecting value. Ability to explain appraisal procedures, assessment processes, and property information clearly and professionally.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment is typically performed outdoors, with occasional work duties in an office setting involving regular use of computers, standard office equipment, and frequent interaction with both internal staff and the public in a structured, task-oriented atmosphere. Fieldwork may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, rough or uneven terrain, loud noise, dust, traffic, and heavy machinery. Employees may be required to work in precarious places and may be occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration.

The position may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety vests, safety footwear, ear protection, helmets, gloves, and eye protection. The employee must occasionally lift, maneuver, and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.