Deputy Assessor-Full Time

General Purpose:
Performs professional appraisal and assessment of real and personal property within San Juan County.
Includes mass appraisal of vacant, agricultural, residential, commercial, improved and unimproved land
for the purpose of determining market value for taxing purposes.
Examples of Duties:
1. Personal Property: Compilation of business listing within the County. Preparation of and mailing
out personal property affidavits to business owners. Compilation and data entry of personal
property from affidavits and other sources. Discovery of business personal property. Billings and
collections of personal property taxes.
2. Discovery of mobile home within the County: Listing of mobile home that are not affixed to real
property and affixture of mobile homes that should be affixed to real property. Valuation of
mobile homes through the appropriate appraisal process and listing on the tax roll. Billing and
collection of personal property taxes on mobile homes that are not affixed.
3. Real Property: Help perform inspection, classification, evaluation and appraisal of real property.
To include residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial property. Assist in gathering and
assimilating data related to appraisal and re-appraisal of real property. Assist in the evaluation
of sales ratio data, process land segregation and the creation of new parcels. Assist in the
discovery of new construction. Assist in the development and update of all “Land Use
Guidelines.”
4. Recordation and documentation of data related to appraisal and reappraisal work: Take
measurements, make sketches and maintain property files both manually and on computer. Use
computer and programs available to catalogue information and values. Use computer and
programs available to help develop the data base for use in the county geographic information
system.
a. Process sales ratio study and green belt applications

5. Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Assessor I:
1. Education and experience:
a. Graduation from high school
b. Two years of specialized training in appraisal field, real estate, business administration,
computer science, or building construction trades from an accredited college, university,
or technical school.
c. Two years’ practical experience with full-time professional employment with specific
work related to the above fields.
d. An equivalent combination of education and experience
e. Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License
2. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
a. Trained in basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office.
b. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Capability to develop and
maintain effective working relationship with the public, fellow employees and
supervisors, Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to analyze the
market place and make common sense judgements.
c. Must have a working knowledge of basic business mathematics.

Assessor II:
1. Education and experience: In addition to the requirements for Assessor I
a. Successful Completion of Property Tax Designation program - Personal Property 101,
103, 501, 503 and required practical hours
b. Appraiser Designation - Personal Property
2. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
a. Have knowledge of terminology unique to the appraisal field and building construction
field. Have knowledge of tax laws of the State of Utah as they relate to personal
property tax and the taxing process.
b. Knowledge and basic ability of reading and understanding maps, plats, legal descriptions
and blueprints. Using legal descriptions be able to locate properties on plat maps and in
the field. Take measurements of structures and make a basic plot plan and layout for
entry in the property data base system.

Chief Deputy:
1. Education and experience: In addition to the requirement for Assessor I and Assessor II
a. Success Completion of Property Tax Designation Program - Residential 501, 502 and all
required practical hours.
b. Licensed Residential Appraiser.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
a. Have knowledge of terminology unique to the appraisal field and building construction
field. Have knowledge of tax laws of the State of Utah as they relate to residential
property tax and the taxing process.

Special Qualifications:
1. Must possess a valid Utah Driver’s License in good standing
2. Must be certified with the State of Utah with an appraisal license and the Department of Real
Estate within 60 months of employment with San Juan County.
Working Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential function of this job. Work will be done in a typical office setting
located in the San Juan County Courthouse. Frequent travel throughout the county and exposure to
outside weather conditions. Tasks require a variety of physical activities with periodical standing,
walking, stooping, sitting, reaching. Mental application utilizes memory of details, verbal instructions
and emotional stability and discriminating thinking.
This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s)
may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be
required to specific job-related knowledge and skills.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women, minorities, and the disabled to apply.
Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the
employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not
intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person
or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provision of this
description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

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