What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraisal Review Board Member position at ARB Appraisal Review Board of Harris County?
Appraisal Review Board (ARB) of Harris County
The Appraisal Review Board of Harris County is a citizen board of Harris County residents that sits in panels of three to hear testimony and review evidence in order to determine property owner protests which cannot be resolved administratively by the appraisal district staff.
It is important to understand that while hearings are held year-round, typically this is a full-time commitment during the peak hearing season from mid-May through October, but work availability reduces in the off season (November through April). You must be available for mandatory training and meetings in the early months (January – April). The peak season will require availability each weekday and some Saturdays in the summer to accommodate property owners protesting their property values. Although you may not be scheduled for hearings every day, ARB members must be available to serve when called. Vacations and other employment commitments are not considered valid reasons to be absent. Most property owners choose in-person hearings, conducted at the HCAD Building at 13013 Northwest Freeway – Houston. Others prefer that their hearings occur remotely from their homes or offices. Therefore, you will be required to serve in person at HCAD. In rare instances, the ARB may request you to conduct virtual hearings on your personal computer by electronic means such as WebEx or Zoom.
If selected, you will be appointed to serve a term as a regular member of the ARB. ARB members are not employees of the appraisal district and are not eligible for employee benefits by virtue of their review board service.
Appointment is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email to schedule an appointment. Interviews are conducted in person at the Harris Central Appraisal District.
The Appraisal Review Board of Harris County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the ARB Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.