Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Qualified applicants must possess the following for the Appraiser I position:
High school diploma or equivalent with one year of property appraisal, GIS, or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must possess Appraiser I Certification or have the ability to obtain Appraiser I certification within 18 months of hire.
Qualified applicants must possess the following for the Appraiser II position:
High school diploma or equivalent with two years of drafting and appraisal or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must possess Appraiser II Certification or have the ability to obtain Appraiser II certification within one year of date of hire.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
* * * For the APPRAISER I position * * *
When Assigned to Real Property:
Assists in the appraisal of real property in Athens-Clarke County by conducting on-site reviews which include measuring the structures present on property and observing the characteristics, physical condition, and quality of construction.
Measures and records new or improved buildings to assist in determining valuations.
Reviews, measures, and updates existing remodeled and renovated properties.
Locates and identifies new improvements and new tracts of land in the area to be appraised.
Sketches property and/or its improvements to determine valuation and assist in data entry.
Estimates percentage complete on new construction as of January 1 of each year.
Reviews tax maps and plats to determine size, shape, area, and land value of property and to correct any errant data.
Reviews sales to verify property information and correct any errant data.
Assists taxpayers, surveyors, attorneys, appraisers, foresters, and realtors with questions concerning property location, property information, and deeds.
Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.
Attends conferences, seminars, and continued education courses as required.
Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone, locating and filing property record cards, and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.
May assist other office personnel and/or personal property appraisers.
May assist in the maintaining of historical use assessments and conservation use properties.
May assist in the reviewing, valuing, processing, and updating of manufactured homes.
Performs other duties as required.
When Assigned to Personal Property:
Maintains Personal Property account files and related documents.
Appraises all marine and aircraft equipment through an analysis of pricing codes and manuals.
Processes all personal property reporting forms including entering receipt dates, updating administrative information, and setting up new accounts.
Reviews and updates personal property information and values from reporting forms as instructed.
Assists CPAs, accountants, attorneys and other taxpayers with questions concerning valuations, property ownership, parcel location, and other inquiries.
Coordinates business license data with the Finance Department including selecting new business accounts and preparing personal property reporting forms.
Reviews variety of documents including city directories, telephone books, and local newspapers to determine properties eligible for taxation.
Processes error/NOD slips for the Personal Property Division.
Receives and process all financing statements from the Office of the Clerk of Court.
Assembles work for appraisers and Personal Property Supervisor.
Types correspondence and forms as required by the Personal Property Division staff.
Attends conferences, seminars, and continued education courses as required.
Performs other duties as required.
When Assigned to Information Technology:
Verifies deed and plat information from the Clerk of Superior Court; verifies that Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration for the recorded document has been submitted and is fully completed; reviews document for content and identifies or verifies parcel number; determines if document conveys a portion of or the entire parcel.
Updates ownership record and sales portion of the Real Property Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system by early February each digest year; completed information is forwarded to Tax Commissioner's Office.
Assists taxpayers, surveyors, attorneys, appraisers, foresters, and realtors with questions concerning property location, property information, and deeds. Calculates acreage for properties that are questioned.
Reviews property tax returns from Tax Commissioner's Office.
Reviews homestead applications for validity.
Reviews Conservation Use and Environmentally Sensitive applications; reviews exempt applications; reviews the Landmark and Rehabilitated Historical applications.
Verifies data, reviews and/or processes error slips/NODs, makes copies of Parcel Action forms, and transfers to Tax Commissioner's Office.
Attends conferences, seminars, and continued education courses as required.
Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone, locating and filing property record cards, assisting other appraisers, and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.
Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.
Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Tax Assessor's Office as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Appraiser I.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the office.
Knowledge of blueprints, zoning maps, property deeds, and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
Knowledge of various computer software programs as necessary in the performance of job duties.
Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to office and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.
Ability to plan, organize, and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the office.
* * * For the APPRAISER II position * * *
When Assigned to Real Property:
Appraises real property in Clarke County by conducting on-site reviews which include measuring the structures present on property and observing the characteristics, physical condition, and quality of construction.
Measures and records new or improved buildings to assist in determining new valuations.
Reviews, measures, and updates existing remodeled and renovated properties.
Locates and identifies new improvements and new tracts of land in the area to be appraised.
Inputs, analyzes, and evaluates final results of fieldwork to determine valuation; all fieldwork should be complete and input by February 1 of each digest year.
Sketches property and/or its improvements to determine valuation and assist in data entry.
Estimates percentage complete on new construction as of January 1 of each year.
Reads tax maps and plats to determine size, shape, area, and land value of property and to correct any errant data.
Monitors costs of construction and materials to develop an equitable basis for assessing property.
Reviews sales ratio studies to ensure uniformity of value and to assist in updating property values.
Represents the Tax Assessors Office in Board of Equalization hearings to defend values.
Prepares and appraises land splits, new homesteaded mobile homes, and new subdivisions for annual Tax Digest; assists in completing new Tax Digest.
Reviews sales to verify property information and correct any errant data.
Assists taxpayers, surveyors, attorneys, appraisers, foresters, and realtors with questions concerning property location, property information, and deeds.
Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.
Attends conferences, seminars, and continued education courses as required.
Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone, locating and filing property record cards, and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.
May assist other office personnel and/or personal property appraisers.
May assist in the maintaining of historical use assessments and conservation use properties.
May act as the manufactured home coordinator by valuing, processing, and updating the pre-bill mobile home digest.
Performs other duties as required.
When Assigned to Personal Property:
Processes personal property returns by reviewing incoming reports, obtaining necessary schedules, and assigning new or updated values; should be completed by mid April of each year according to yearly digest schedule.
Locates and appraises new parcels of personal property in Athens-Clarke County and updates appraisals of existing properties; conducts field reviews.
Reviews business license data from Finance to determine new accounts and ownership changes of existing accounts; maintains and updates files for new businesses.
Assists in performing, processing, and reviewing Personal Property audits.
Assists with preparing personal property data files in order to print, sort, and mail return forms and/or Change of Assessment Notices to property owners in accordance with applicable statutory requirements of state law; must be completed in a timely manner according to digest schedule.
Coordinates and enters personal property and real estate data that is used in valuation process.
Aids in the scheduling and processing of Board of Equalization hearings for personal property accounts.
Represents the Tax Assessors' Office at personal property appeal hearings.
May act as the manufactured home coordinator by valuing, processing, and updating the pre-bill mobile home digest.
Processes corrections and error notices for the Tax Assessor's and Tax Commissioner's offices.
Performs field appraisals of the typical types of real and/or personal property.
Researches pricing codes, depreciation schedules, and schedules of trends in order to complete studies of comparable properties.
Assists the general public by answering questions concerning the valuation of personal property.
Checks variety of documents, such as local newspapers, city directories, and business license applications.
Processes returned mail.
Attends conferences, seminars, and continued education courses as required.
Performs other duties as required.
When Assigned to Information Technology:
Verifies and interprets deed and plat information from the Clerk of Superior Court; verifies that Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration for the recorded document has been submitted and is fully completed; reviews document for content and identifies or verifies parcel number; determines if document conveys a portion of or the entire parcel.
Updates ownership record and sales portion of the Real Property Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system by early February each digest year; completed information is forwarded to Tax Commissioner's Office.
Assists taxpayers, surveyors, attorneys, appraisers, foresters, and realtors with questions concerning property location, property information, and deeds. Calculates acreage for properties that are questioned.
Receives property tax returns from Tax Commissioner's Office after April 1 filing closure date; makes appropriate notations in the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system; sorts return forms into various categories; forwards the returns to the Real Property Division appraisal staff for review purposes; initiates correspondence when applicable to property owners for further information or action.
Reviews homestead applications for validity; compiles listing of approvals and denials to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors; generates letters notifying property owners of denial and outlining the steps for the appeal procedure.
Receives Conservation Use and Environmentally Sensitive applications between January 1 and April 1; collects and verifies data on each application; visits each parcel to evaluate the qualifications of the property; prepares a property list with recommendations to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors.
Receives exempt applications; verifies data by a site visit; prepares an application list with recommendations to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors.
Receives and maintains the Landmark and Rehabilitated Historical applications that have previously been approved by the historical division for Athens-Clarke County and the Department of Natural Resources; verifies data of the structure by a site visit; prepares a property list with recommendations to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors.
Receives appeal letters, reviews each one for content and timeliness, logs into appeal module of the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system, making applicable notes; distributes appeal letters to staff for field review; maintains updated records of appeals progress through review process.
Assists with facilitating appeals between the Tax Assessor's Office and the Board of Equalization; updates information in appeal module; generates all associated paperwork needed for hearing; processes disposition sheets to the Tax Commissioner's Office concerning results of hearing.
Receives Public utility assessments; identifies parcel numbers; verifies information; prepares and mails assessment notice to company; receives and logs appeals; verifies timeliness; calculates uncontested assessment; transmits to Tax Commissioner.
Verifies data, initiates and/or processes error slips/NOD's, makes copies of Parcel Action forms, and transfers to Tax Commissioner's Office.
Attends conferences, seminars, and continued education courses as required.
Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone, locating and filing property record cards, assisting other appraisers, and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.
Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.
Performs other duties as required.
When Assigned to GIS:
Inputs new data into geographical information system using computer-aided design operations and data exchange programs.
Creates and attaches attributes to new and existing map entities.
Maintains and edits attribute database.
Edits existing map data for greater accuracy.
Queries specific views of geographic information system, utilizing SQL language.
Runs hydraulic modeling software for system status/information.
Researches, evaluates, recommends, installs and configures new/upgraded software.
Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the Tax Assessor's Office as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Appraiser II.
Knowledge of the terminology used within the office.
Knowledge of blueprints, zoning maps, property deeds, and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.
Knowledge of various computer software programs as necessary in the performance of job duties.
Ability to compile, organize, prepare, and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to office and/or governmental regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, and other staff members.
Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.
Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.
Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.
Ability to plan, organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the office.

Supplemental Information

Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.
As an Employer of Choice, we offer:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Group Accident insurance
• Critical Illness insurance
• Employer paid basic life insurance
• Contributory term life insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 13 paid holidays
• Employer Paid Pension Plan (10 years of service)
• Deferred Compensation Program with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer – Federal Student Aid
• Robust Wellness Program – earn up to $175 per quarter for participation
• Employee Fitness Center – free for employees, spouse, and children 18
• Free onsite health screenings (to include hearing, skin cancer, biometric screening, flu shots)
• Safety & Risk training and job related vaccinations
• Uniforms provided
• Ongoing Training Opportunities and Career Development – Government Wide Learning Management System
• Discount Admissions – ACCGov Parks, Georgia Aquarium
• Annual employee appreciation events