06/19/2025
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Mecklenburg County

Real Prop Appraiser Technician

North Carolina Tax Assessor Full-Time In-Office $41,412.39 - $51,765.49 per year

Job Description

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career!!

Hiring Range: $41,412.39 - $51,765.49

This is an non-exempt (hourly) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Position Summary

List and measure residential property types within Mecklenburg County to include existing real property

and new construction as mandated by the State of North Carolina. This position, under direct supervision,

is to function in both a team environment and independently to ensure that listings meet or exceed

professional standards and can be successfully defended before tax payers, tax representatives,

attorneys, and local and state Boards by Appraiser and Senior Level staff.

Essential Functions

  • Assist the public by answering complaints via telephone, fax, email and personal contact
  • Conduct field inspections of residential
  • Meet with property owners to explain ad valorem tax process
  • Collect, data in developing the schedule of values
  • Utilize CAMA and web-related appraisal programs

Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of one year of experience directly related to appraisal, tax assessment, or related field

(construction, insurance, etc.)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

  • Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
  • Requires County Driving Privileges

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree
  • Appraisal Experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of

  • Listing residential real property types
  • Current construction costs, market trends and rental data
  • Understanding of valuation approaches and statistical techniques
  • State statutes that apply to mass appraisal of real estate
  • Customer service etiquette, both in person and via phone and email

Skills

  • Basic mathematical equations
  • Preparing written summaries, reports and other documents
  • Making written and oral presentations and testimony before customers
  • Reading and interpreting maps and deeds

Abilities

  • Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining

    good working relationships

  • Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self to ensure that work is completed

    efficiently

  • Supervised Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media

    to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and

    retain the information provided

Computer Skills

  • Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.