06/24/2025

Columbus Consolidated Government
Appraiser I - Real Property - G118
Columbus, Georgia Tax Assessor Full-Time In-Office
Job Description
Appraiser I - Real Property - G118
- Compiles data obtained from site inspections; makes necessary adjustments relating to construction quality, condition, and effective age; draws building sketches of improvements using computer programs; organizes the results, analyzes sales, reviews current values, and submits recommendations to the Division Manager.
- Receives and reviews building permits; reviews and files construction plans; inspects permitted properties; takes and files field notes.
- Review current property sales; perform on-site inspections; compile data to determine the validity of sales.
- Presents cases to the Board of Equalization to defend determinations of fair market values; assists in the preparation of presentations to the Board of Tax Assessors.
- Inspects properties to determine the fair market value.
- Enters data into Mobile Assessor, the field collection tool, and IAS World the CAMA program to formulate recommendations for fair market values.
- Works with property splits and combinations to include proper identification, the location of buildings, and values; submits value recommendations to the Division Manager.
- Creates and maintains accurate and up-to-date records on properties appraised.
- Discusses valuation methods with property owners in response to appeals.
- Sets up new parcels for residential and commercial properties; identifies plats; maintains a map split spreadsheet.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.