Appraiser Sr. (Residential Real Estate) jobs in Des Moines, IA

Technical Knowledge Computers and electronic data processing Word processing software (i.e. Microsoft Word) Database user interface and query software (i.e. Microsoft Access) Spreadsheet software (i.e. Microsoft Excel) E-mail (i.e. Outlook) Internet Other software programs including Vanguard Appraisal Software Electronic charts or maps or atlases — appraisal, mapping, and comparison data reporting systems; electronic flood maps; mapping or location-based analysis systems; real estate mapping and property description systems Plats of survey, subdivision plats, official county maps and building plans. Laser measuring systems — handheld distance meters; laser measuring devices; ultrasonic distance measurers Math Knowledge Basic math such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing Add, subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent Other Knowledge Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in GIS. Laws, regulations, and ordinances governing area of assignment in the Assessor Office. Personal and Organizational Skills Flexibility in adjusting to changing such as circumstances, information, personnel, and customer needs. Demonstrate a willingness to take initiative. Having an understanding of and practicing safe work habits on the job site. Brings others together to reconcile differences High level of integrity. Time Management - managing one's own time and the time of others Problem solving - identifying problems, gathering and analyzing appropriate data, arriving at a logical and/or appropriate conclusion. Negotiation skills Planning: Gather data, establish and manage a number of activities which are sequential or which overlap in time, establishing priorities, and evaluating the effectiveness of the plan. Working in teams: Contributing as an active member of a working group; taking one's share of the job by contributing skills, ideas, and/or physical work; cooperating with team members; and identifying and working toward the common goal. Maintain a high level of confidentiality