Residential Appraiser - St Louis, United States - St. Louis County, MO

Description

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Assessor

Opening Date: 05/08/2024

Closing Date: 6/6/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

This position is responsible for providing appraisals of real residential property for the purpose of calculating tax assessments and analyzing collected data to estimate residential land value.

The starting salary will be $20.88 hourly and there is an addition to pay for hours worked for those possessing State certification ($2/hour for Residential certification or appraisal license and $4/hour for General). Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit

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Examples of Duties

• Conducts appraisals of property categorized as single family, multi-family, condominium, tax-exempt and agricultural by auditing properties, inspecting sites and interviewing.
• Researches, gathers, and interprets information on residential appraisals.
• Conducts field audits of properties that are existing or under construction to verify modifications that affect the value.
• Develops and maintains appropriate records.
• Investigates, presents, and defends property values in a manner that complies with the State Tax Commission Statutes, and Board of Equalization.
• Performs such additional duties, with the required abilities and under the indicated working conditions and environment, as may properly be required of a position in this job class.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of experience in residential appraisal or real estate sales, or one year of experience working as a Residential Data Collector for St. Louis County; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. The work rules for the St. Louis County Assessor's Office require all employees, whether they reside in St. Louis County or elsewhere, to remain current in the payment of their personal and real property taxes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver's license.
Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at for more information on this policy.
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St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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Thanks for your interest in working with St. Louis County. We are interested in learning more about the skills and experience that you would bring to this position. Please ensure that you provide complete responses to the following supplemental questions as they, as well as the information provided on your application, will be used to determine your overall eligibility.

• I have read this information and understand my responses to the supplemental questions, as well as information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility for vacancies. I've ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.
• I have read this information and understand my responses to the supplemental questions, as well as information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility for vacancies. I have not ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license and a vehicle that you are willing/able to use for purposes of the position (mileage reimbursement is provided)?

• Yes
• No

03

Please list any driving restrictions on your license:

04

Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?

• Yes
• No

05

How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?

06

If hired for this position, you will be required to sign an affidavit preventing you from performing appraisal or real estate related work in St. Louis County. Are you willing to sign this document?

• Yes
• No

07

This position often works in the field which requires performing essential functions such as going door-to-door, walking on uneven terrain, up steep hills, etc. and driving/sitting in a car for periods of time, being exposed to various weather conditions, and encountering animals during the course of work. Are you willing/able to perform these essential job functions?

• Yes
• No

08

What interests you in this position and why would you like to work for the Assessor's Office?

09

Describe your experience with measuring, drawing, and calculating square footage of a house.

10

Discuss your experience in working with a wide variety of people. Additionally, describe a specific time when you were able to de-escalate a situation with an unhappy individual and how you handled it.

Required Question