Appraiser/Office Clerk – Cherokee County – Full-time

CHEROKEE COUNTY
Appraiser / Office Clerk
Assessor’s Office | Cherokee County, IA | Cherokee County Courthouse
The Cherokee County Assessor’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Appraiser/Office Clerk.
General Description:
The intent of this position is to primarily work as a Field Appraiser and secondarily as a backfill/assistant position able to cover all positions within the office and gain valuable experience covering all aspects of property assessment. Training will be provided for this entry-level position with excellent opportunity for growth, increased duties and responsibilities, along with career advancement.
Duties include assisting with day-to-day operation of the assessor’s office in the appraisal and listing of properties, clerical work, real estate maintenance tasks, and GIS tasks. Candidate will maintain a professional attitude and appearance while representing the Assessor’s office. Performs any and all other duties or responsibilities as directed by the Assessor.
Wages based on relevant experience
Benefit package, including IPERS, available as per Cherokee County Employee Handbook
Responsibilities:
• Property listing and appraisal
o Measure, inspect, and photograph properties
o Gather information on properties, interact with property owners in a respectful manner
o List property data within our mass appraisal software
• Answer questions regarding applicable laws, taxpayer responsibilities, and the general flow of assessment operations
• GIS work
o Provide, create, analyze and map data for the public
o Create and provide map products for clients, including other offices, the public, and state or federal government
o Interpret and input surveys into the GIS
o Parcel maintenance (Split, Combine, Adjust)
• Attend training as required both on and off site
• General computer and clerical work
o Work with exemptions and credits, including applying, removing, and mailing notification letters
o Abstract and reconciliation reports
o Manage sales books
o Warrants
o Take minutes at meetings
o Manage office mailings and filings
• Adjust real estate data, interpret legal descriptions, and assist the Auditor’s office in verifying the validity of recorded transfer documents.
Work Conditions: Field Work: Traverse ground of all conditions, in all weather, to gather information about properties and interface with taxpayers. May require but not limited to climbing stairs or ladders, bending, reaching, or squatting.
Office Work: Extended periods of sitting/standing at a desk utilizing a computer.
Minimum qualifications:
Authorization to work within the United States
Ability to work in-office (Cherokee, Iowa) 100%
Valid Iowa Driver’s License
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Profile (PCP) test required
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience with real estate or assessment operations
Travel Requirements:
Travel may be required for training and meetings, including overnights
Travel will be required in-county for property assessment
Applications will be accepted until June 20, 2025, or until position filled.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and completed Cherokee County application in order to be considered. An employment application is available on the Cherokee County website. https://www.cherokeecounty.iowa.gov/departments/offices_f_-_z/human_resources/employment.php
Send application to:
Cherokee County Assessor
520 W Main St
Drawer A
Cherokee, IA 51012
assessor@co.cherokee.ia.us
Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace