Property Appraiser, Senior

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS

SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS: $66,839

Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction, business or related field is required; supplemented by three (3) years of experience in property evaluation, appraisal or assessment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must obtain and maintain Appraiser IV certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

The purpose of this classification is to conduct complex appraisals of residential property in the County to determine fair market value for taxation purposes and to maintain an accurate and equitable valuation of the property. Responsibilities include defending fair market values through testimony before governing boards or a court of law, reviewing taxpayer appeals, collecting construction cost data for various types of buildings, and obtaining financial documentation from property owners and/or their representatives.

This classification is distinguished from the Residential Property Appraiser in that this class supervises assigned staff and performs residential property appraisals, whereas the later does not perform supervisory functions.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate;

assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Appraises residential property for tax billing purposes; conducts field reviews; locates assets and property for appraisals; gathers and records data effecting values; makes calculations and applies data to appraisals; prepares detailed records for use in calculating appraised values; applies and interprets state and local laws pertaining to property assessments and appraisals; appraises fair market value of taxable residential property.

Reviews various records and documentation in association with determining appraised values; verifies sales and market data; verifies ownership for proper classification; identifies other factors impacting value of existing properties, such as features, depreciation, lending rates/terms, sales/ratio analysis, cost data, cost schedule changes, or other factors; audits property records; and researches discrepancies.

Calculates appraised values; calculates approximate amount of taxes due; maintains fair market value, uniformity, and equalization of comparative property; enters appraisal data into computer; enters previously collected field data into computer; and generates reports from computer system.

Verifies permitted improvements to property; conducts field reviews; gathers and records data effecting values; measures and calculates changes in square footage; determines type and quality of construction and grade of improvement; verifies extent of renovations to property; determines how improvements impact valuations.

Provides information and assistance regarding residential property valuations, tax assessment rules/regulations, procedures, or other issues; explains tax policies involving the levy and collection of taxes; researches problems and initiates problem resolution.

Responds to formal appeals related to property valuations or other department operations: provides information; verifies records; conducts additional…