Field Appraiser
Job Description
Position: Field Appraiser
Closing Date: Open until filled
Description: This is an entry level position within the Tax Assessors office.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB: Performs field reviews and appraisals of real property, provides technical assistance to citizens with questions relating to appraisals and exemptions, and compiles data relative to land valuations and appraisals. Keeps abreast of local property trends and modern appraisal methods and techniques. Reports to the Chief Appraiser and Senior Real Property Appraiser.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to move or carry objects or be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds frequently.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs field appraisals of all real property, under direction and supervision of the Chief Appraiser and Senior Real Property Appraiser.
Operates a variety of equipment, including: calculator, copy machine, telephone, digital camera, tape measure, surveyor’s wheel, computer, automobile, etc.
Interviews individuals familiar with real property, researches public records of sales and/or leases, and other transactions to determine fair market value of property in question.
Records measurements of buildings, compiles data relative to the number of rooms, type of construction, age and other conditions affecting values; performs calculations and applies such data to appraisals of specific buildings; enters data into WinGAP (a computer assisted mass appraisal software) to assist in formulating fair market values. Collects property sales data for performing sales and neighborhood analysis.
Receives and reviews building permits, construction plans and sales to determine fair market values; reads and interprets information on a variety of real property appraisals. Conducts sales reviews of property on an annual basis and parcel to parcel reviews throughout the year.
Represents County Assessor’s Office by preparing supporting documentation to defend contested assessments and make presentations before the Board of Equalization and Hearing Officer.
Compiles data on land valuations and applies such data in appraising specific parcels of land.
Reads tax maps in order to identify and locate properties in the county.
Provides public with assistance and information concerning property, including ownership, value, legal description, purchase price and date of purchase. Meets with property owners/taxpayers for informal hearings to discuss property assessments, conservation use, and exemptions.
Ensures that department policies and Georgia Department of Revenue rules and regulations are adhered to in the performance of all appraisals and ensures that all appeals are handled properly; present and defend property assessments before the Board of Equalization and Hearing Officer.
Continue professional development by attending State Revenue Appraiser Certification programs.
Attends courses as required for appraisers each year.
Assists in compiling appraisal data and cost tables for WinGAP system.
Operates a county vehicle; performs parcel to parcel reviews of real property in the field; measures and photographs real property buildings and improvements.
Retrieves information from WinGAP into Excel spreadsheet to create reports; creates basic formulas and formatting in Excel reports.
Additional Job Functions
Develops methods and procedures to assure comparable appraisal values.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma (or state-awarded GED), Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class C Driver’s License.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends