125 Appraisal Technician I

Int/Ext:
Internal (Current Marshall County Employees Only)

JOB CODE: 125 PAY RATE: $14.34 to $15.51 (Positions are typically filled at entry level pay)

JOB GRADE: 104 FLSA:
Non-Exempt

The Marshall County Personnel Board is currently accepting applications for an Appraisal Technician I in the Mapping and Appraisal Department. The Appraisal Technician I enters current appraisal data for tax purposes, using manual and digital footprints of buildings. Copies newly recorded deeds, on a daily basis. Sorts and identifies property parcel numbers for the mappers, including locating property on a map or orthophotographic image by parcel number, section, township, and range, or by description.

Makes reproductions of maps and orthophotographic images. Files maps and property record cards by the appraisal numeric system. Provides assistance and information to the public in a timely and courteous manner.

• Enters appraisal data provided by appraisers into the computer software system to establish files and records.
• Prepares current mapping data in report form in order to create new folders and new Property Record Cards.
• Enters appraisal data from field notes of appraisers into the computer.
• Sketches buildings into the computer from rough sketches submitted by the appraisers while ensuring that the measurements are correct in all aspects and that they produce a complete representation of the structure.
• Retrieves pictures from camera or other media and loads into the computer system in accordance with established procedures.
• Enters information from current use applications.
• Copies new deeds daily when received from the Probate Judge’s office.
• Identifies parcel numbers and sorts deeds for the mappers.
• Assists customers in the office by providing information and records.
• Calculates acreage and square foot.
• Provides appraisal data to the general public and other agencies as required.
• Reproduces property record cards, maps, and orthophotography.
• Assists other departments by providing information and records, as needed.
• Assists the public with the use of the Marshall County web page and GIS system.
• Assists appraisers with research remotely.
• Files a variety of records and reports.
• Files deeds in mapping work files in the correct geographical sequence.
• Files property record cards geographically by parcel number.
• Files appraisal field cards by the correct geographical sequence.
• Files and maintains maps by the correct geographical sequence.
• Prints and copies a variety of materials for appraisers and the general public.
• Meters mail and addresses and stuffs envelopes, as needed.
• Attends training, as required.
• Assists in training of new employees.
• Provides tax data, maps, or other information to attorneys, fee appraisers, abstractors, etc.
• Provides explanations of procedures to other employees, as needed.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance plus the ability to work well with others and work well as a team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one (1) year of general clerical experience that includes using computer software and performing data entry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in using computer software to establish and maintain property records, including sketching property preferred.

Licenses or

Certifications:

• Must possess a valid State of Alabama driver’s license and a driving record suitable for insurability.

Special Requirements:

• None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Knowledge of filing systems, including both alphabetic and numeric.
• Knowledge of the Code of Alabama, Title 40 as it pertains to property tax.
• Ability to enter appraisal data in the computer system at a reasonable rate of speed.
• Ability to read and comprehend departmental rules and regulations, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to operate and use computer and computer related software.
• Ability to use the APEX computerized drawing program.
• Ability to use the appraisal CAMA software.
• Ability to fully utilize the orthophotographic software program.
• Ability to…