Appraisal Facilitator

Overview

The purpose of this classification is to facilitate the operations of and assigned division; incumbents are assigned to oversee one of three divisions:
Residential Property, Commercial, or Personal Property.

Facilitates the property appraisal processes for the Tax Assessor's Office, in collaboration with the Personal Property and Residential Property appraisal teams.

• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work: 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; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Assists with more complex appraisals: ensures appraisals are at fair market value according to standards established by the Georgia Department of Revenue; and applies complex statistical analysis and advanced appraiser judgement.
• Assists property owners, attorneys, tax representatives, governing authorities, and the general public with tax-related matters: and provides information and answers questions regarding appraisal methodology, appeals process, parcel ownership, parcel mapping, land characteristics, physical improvement data, and current or historical valuation.
• Assists in responding to formal appeals related to property valuations: provides information and documentation; verifies records; conducts additional research and field reviews; attends meetings, conferences, hearings, and court as needed to testify regarding valuation processes and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in assessing and appraising property; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver s License; must possess and maintain an Appraiser IV certification, or equivalent state certification/license in the field of appraisal.

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odor, depth, and texture. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, animal/wildlife attacks, or rude/irate customers.

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.