Job Opening

Troup County Government

Position: Real Property Appraiser

Department: Property Appraisal

Salary: $19.13/Hr

Under general supervision and instruction this position is responsible for the appraisal of real property.

High school diploma or GED, current valid driver’s license
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in a related field preferred
Must have the ability to meet necessary requirements of Appraiser I as mandated by the Georgia Department of Revenue
Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used to determine fair market value of real property
Knowledge of the tools used for measuring and valuating property
Knowledge of trends in the real estate market
Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county ordinances and department policies and procedures
Knowledge of general building and construction practices
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
Skill in maintaining accurate records
Skill in collecting and recording data
Skill in reading and interpreting maps, deeds and costing manuals
Skill in using measurement tools and equipment
Skill in problem solving, prioritizing and planning
Skill in interpersonal relations
Skill in oral and written communication

Locates, measures and describes new construction by conducting on-site reviews; measures structures to determine square footage; observes quality of materials; checks for permits
Conducts on-site inspections of existing real estate for any unreturned properties, including mobile homes; notes materials used, quality of labor, amenities, road conditions, utilities and other improvements
Assists taxpayers and other interested parties by explaining property valuation, describing potential exemptions, explaining tax assessment rules and regulations and defending or justifying assigned property values
Processes real property tax returns
Defends valuations at Board of Equalization hearings; explains assessment rules and regulations and uses ratio studies and property sales to validate and substantiate property values
Processes appeals by reviewing taxpayer statements and assertions of value; conducts desk or on-site reviews
Records mapping and address changes
Assists in compiling and analyzing sales ratio studies
Performs all other related duties as assigned

Job #: 02192025 Real Property Appraiser Grade 12