Property Appraiser

Real Property Appraiser

Hiring Range: $57,346.00 - $86,019.00

Position Summary:

Collect, compile, research, and analyze real estate data for taxation. This full journey-level position, under general supervision, is responsible for measuring and listing all property types and working all land splits; defending ad valorem values before the Board of Equalization and Review, assisting in presenting cases to the NC Property Tax Commission, delineating neighborhoods, establishing property grades and characteristics for revaluation, and conducting cost, market and income studies for revaluation.

• Collect, compile, research, and analyze real estate data for ad valorem valuation.
• Perform on-site inspections to verify physical characteristics of land and buildings, and to formulate valuation decisions.
• Verify and evaluate property sales and other real property information; apply this information to provide an estimate of value appropriate to the property classification.
• Review property valuation appeals, prepare written appraisals for valuation defense, including investigation and formal response to protests, appeals and complaints, represent the county at hearings, and testify in court as required.
• Prepare reports using a variety of statistical methodologies and software, and per guidelines established by the Appraisal Standards Board.
• Perform reviews of properties to assure assessment uniformity as verified by state audit.
• Assist taxpayers and other agencies and organizations to obtain real estate information, and provide explanation of appraisal methods, statutes, and procedures.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of two years of direct appraisal or appraisal-related experience.
• Education:
  
  Associate's degree.
• Combination of relevant education and experience accepted:
  Yes.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License;
  Requires County Driving Privileges; NC Dept. of Revenue as a County Real Property Appraiser within one year of hire.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of IAAO Course 101 or equivalent.
• Completion of IAAO Course 102 and 300.
• CNCA certification.

• Principles, practices, methods and requirements of real estate appraisal.
• Understanding the proper application of the Schedule of Values.
• Real estate principles, practices, markets and values.
• Materials, methods for measuring and listing structures, yard features and buildings.
• Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.

• Active Listening:
  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Collecting, analyzing, correlating and applying relevant information to determine property values.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to be used in interactions with external and internal customers; ability to prepare oral presentations for managers and staff; ability to compose correspondence, memorandums, reports and other documents.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public.
• Data analysis, sound judgment and problem solving.
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing statistical data and information materials.

• Decision Making:
  Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
• Collaboration:
  
  Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Establishing courses of action for self to ensure work is completed efficiently and timely.
• Communication:
  Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.

• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic knowledge of Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems, GIS applications, Arc View, and PC applications.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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