Appraiser

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs appraisal work in determining the value of residential properties for the Tax Department.

An employee in this class performs appraisal work in determining the value of residential properties for tax purposes in the county. Work involves contacting property owners to inspect their dwellings to determine the type and grade of materials used, the size of the dwelling, the exterior and interior features and the physical depreciation and/or obsolescence of the structure. Tact and courtesy are required in frequent dealings with the public.

Independent judgement and initiative are exercised in accurately evaluating dwellings in determining appraisal values. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through observation for conformity to establish departmental appraisal standards.

• Reviews permit, listing, and legal documents in workflow queues to determine if and when on-site inspections will be required to set new or adjusted tax assessments on residential properties.
• Appraises residential dwellings, accurately determines exterior dimensions of buildings and documents the appraisal with sketches, images, and an appropriate listing of building components.
• Appraises residential land in subdivisions and in acreage tracts, sets value based upon zoning changes and land splits. Uses comparable sales to set new land values during countywide reappraisals.
• Determining physical depreciation and/or obsolescence of residential property; analyzes available data to determine market value.
• Reviews and qualifies sales of properties in assigned areas.
• Assists the public by telephone, e-mail, and personal contact; answers complaints; explains appraisal procedures; and answers questions pertaining to tax values.
• Organizes and maintains appraisal neighborhoods in assigned areas.
• Sets values for appraisal neighborhoods in countywide reappraisals.
• Prepare reports to document and defend assessed values when properties are appealed to the Board of Equalization & Review or the Property Tax Commission.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and methods used in appraising residential properties.
• Ability to accurately calculate and enter data including building sketches on appraisal system.
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively about tax records and property taxes.
• Working knowledge of GIS land record systems.
• Ability to prepare accurate scale drawings and records.

Bachelor’s degree OR Associate degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, GIS or related degree and one year of experience in real property appraisal or a related field OR High School Diploma or GED and three years of experience in real property appraisal or a related field.

Special

Qualification:

Must be able to obtain certification as a real property appraiser from the NC Department of Revenue within one year of employment.

Preferred:
Experience in real estate sales or appraisal with real property appraiser software and sketching programs. Proficiency with various Microsoft programs, particularly Excel. Certification by the NC Department of Revenue as a Real Property Appraiser and/or Certification by the NC Appraisal Board can be substituted for up to two years of experience.

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in real property appraisal or a related field OR Associate degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, GIS or related degree and three years of experience in real property appraisal or a related field OR High School Diploma or GED and five years of experience in real property appraisal or a related field.

Special

Qualification:

Must be able to obtain certification as a real property appraiser from the NC Department of Revenue within one year of employment.

Preferred:
Experience in real estate sales or appraisal with real property appraiser software and sketching programs. Proficiency with various Microsoft programs, particularly Excel. Certification by the NC Department of Revenue as a…