Appraiser I - Tax Assessor

Purpose of Classification

Determines the fair market value of residential and personal property within Clayton County.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this duties may be required and assigned.

Physically locates parcels and properties; determines parcel numbers and verifies personal property business accounts; measures and sketches new construction and properties being audited; notes changes on properties; reviews business reports forms, tax rolls, and other tax documents.

Locates property record card and makes changes; prepares maintenance forms; takes photographs and labels picture sheets. Assists taxpayers in field and office; explains Homestead and taxing procedures. Prepares for assessment notices; compares values and checks low and high sales; reviews sales ratios; prepares documentation for Board of Equalization and Superior Court. Calculates land values and property values; troubleshoots returns of value; re-prices land during zoning changes; establishes market adjustment; negotiates with taxpayer directly to obtain value agreements, including preparing Tax Demos.

Drives County vehicle in the performance of appraisal duties; maintains County vehicle and supplies. Researches deeds and splits/ meetings, training sessions, and continuing education courses. Meets with builders, taxpayers, and tax and submits information to Soil Conservation and maintains contact with Permits and Licenses Department.

Additional Functions

Performs general clerical work, such as copying, filing, answering the telephone, and assisting taxpayers at front desk. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by coursework in property appraising; supplemented by two (2) months previous experience. Must obtain valid certification of completion of Georgia Revenue Department Certification Appraiser I within one (1) year of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, walking, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, or traffic hazards.

Clayton County, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.