Real Estate Lister at Douglas County Nebraska in Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description:

The Position
Incumbent works under the direction of the Assessor/Register of Deeds or designee, performing support functions for the appraisal of residential and/or commercial properties.
Essential Functions

• Conduct physical inspections of properties, take accurate measurements and collect data on real estate sales, new construction and building permits for renovation, reconstruction, additions or other improvements to existing structures.


• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.


• Comply with Civil Service Rules, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.


• Transfer applicable field data, changes and/or additions to the property record files following site inspections.


• Review and evaluate blueprints, schematics, maps, plats, mortgages and contracts.


• Determine property classification of given structures.


• Assist in inspecting new construction and alterations to existing structures for modification of assessed valuations.


• Update property records to reflect any value changes.


• Record information obtained in the field, ensuring a correct and legible permanent record.


• Conduct interviews with developers, contractors, builders, bankers, brokers, appraisers, property owners, property managers and related personnel obtaining pertinent information and relevant data regarding rents, vacancies, expenses, rates and any other data influencing real estate values.


• Review properties and photograph and/or prepare sketches onsite of improvements.


• Complete and maintain reports, studies and analyses.


• Maintain knowledge and job skills (e.g. trainings, seminars, webinars, workshops, research, meetings, continuing education).


• Promote a professional and positive image of the Assessor/Register of Deeds' Office and Douglas County in all interactions and contacts with the public and other departments.


• Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business.


• Report to work at assigned location with regular, consistent attendance.


• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.


• Two (2) years of experience in real estate appraisal, assessment, sales, brokerage and/or real estate construction required.


• Two (2) years of experience with MSOffice required.


• Valid driver's license upon hire and maintained throughout employment required.


• Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Work is performed in an office setting and outdoors in a variety of locations. When outdoors, there is full exposure to the elements and hazards associated with construction zones. Noise level is usually moderate. Work is generally performed during standard day-shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g. days, shifts, overtime/additional hours, holidays, weekends, emergency call-in). Work may be stressful when dealing with time constraints, multiple/changing priorities, limited resources and uncooperative/irate individuals.


• Work requires some physical activity including extended periods of walking, standing, frequent reaching, and occasional climbing, carrying, balancing, kneeling, crouching and bending. Incumbent must have the agility, balance and strength to maneuver rough terrain. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.


• Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County is an EOE - Disability/Veterans


Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life


• Pension


• Sick Leave


• Vacation Leave


• 13 Holidays


• Flex Spending Accounts


• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)


• EAP


• Health Savings Accounts

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of college
• 2 years of college
• 3 or more years of college
• Bachelor's Degree

02

How many years' experience in real estate appraisal, assessment, sales, brokerage and/or real estate construction do you have?

• Less than two years
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five years
• Six or more years

03

Do you have at least two (2) years of experience with MSOffice?

• Yes
• No

04

You must possess a valid driver's license upon hire and it must be maintained throughout employment. Do you understand this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answer yes to claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouse's DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the Department of Veteran's Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouse's active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached.

• Yes
• No
• I am not claiming Veteran's Preference

08

Are you able to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm?

• Yes
• No

09

The pay range salary for this position is $25.30 to $30.89 per hour. Is this acceptable to you?

• Yes
• No

Required Question


Employer Douglas County (NE)

Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505

Omaha, Nebraska, 68183

Phone 402-444-6188


Website http://hr.douglascounty-ne.gov/employment Apply Now