Field Appraiser

FIELD APPRAISERST. CHARLES COUNTY ASSESSORSalary

$42,880.57 per year

This is a full-time position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.

The purpose of this position is to inspect construction on existing properties and new construction; review building permits for properties to be appraised; and prepare scale drawings of buildings. The work is performed under the supervision of the Commercial Appraisal Analyst or the Supervisor
- Residential Appraisals.

• Plans inspections. Compiles and examines information such as blueprints, building permits within the department computer, worksheets, maps, etc., for properties to be inspected.
• Creates an index to be exported into a handheld computer for input of field data collection information.
• Locates parcel-using GIS mapping system.
• Conducts field audits of construction on existing properties and new construction. Measures and sketches detailed diagram of structures into computer.
• This includes basic structures such as small office or retail shops as well as large warehouses, manufacturing plants, senior living facilities, apartments, and multi-story office buildings.
• Enters building materials used in foundations, exterior/interior walls, floors, finishes, electrical, roofs, and plumbing. Estimates age of improvement and condition to apply to cost approach.
• Records information from property owners and construction personnel.
• Classifies construction as to quality and attention to detail work.
• Reviews data collected and analyzes new cost approach value prior to leaving property.
• Completes utility assessment reports to be filed with State Tax Commission.
• Calculates the New Construction amount for new data collected and adds the proper coding.
• Maintains knowledge of construction industry and materials; construction site safety standards; appraisal process and real estate assessment regulations; and department procedures and policies.
• Trains new employees and assists them with becoming acclimated to the field appraiser process.
• Assists taxpayers by telephone and in-person with appraisal process questions.
• Locates permit identification numbers.
• Receives new subdivision plats, completes form with necessary appraisal information.
• Conducts yearly field audits on commercial Board of Equalization appeals and updates supporting documentation.
• Assess commercial buildings to determine any changes in occupancy.
• Reviews agricultural parcels in commercial neighborhood codes to ensure proper farming practices are being implemented to secure agricultural property classification.
• Gather information from leasing agents, conduct investigations, and assist in generating values for the income approach.
• Photograph and perform field audits on existing commercial structures for sales validation.
• Input commercial building permits.
• Assist the Special Assessment Department with cellular towers and exempt property field audits.
• Assist the residential department by conducting field audits whenever required.
• Answers the phones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

General or technical high school diploma or equivalent required

Vocational/technical training in real estate appraisal preferred

A valid motor vehicle operator's license and satisfactory driving record required.

Two years real estate appraisal or construction industry experience highly preferred.

• Basic Math Test -- Minimum score 75%
• Written Appraisal Test -- Minimum score 50%

Employment is contingent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.