PROPERTY APPRAISER I

Locates and appraises tangible and personal property in Richmond County subject to ad valorem taxation, adhering to Georgia laws governing same, Department of Revenue regulations and applicable appraisal procedures. Reports to Assistant Deputy Chief Appraiser or other designated staff member. Works with corporate and individual taxpayers, general public, attorneys, elected officials, law enforcement and co-workers to provide accurate and accessible records.

• Conducts routine property appraisals: performs basic level appraisals of real, personal, commercial, and exempt property; creates or verifies data for existing and/or new construction; and uses department procedures and current data to establish fair market values, with supervisory oversight.
• Collects property data: compiles data specific to each property; measures, sketches, or photographs new property, additions, and renovations to determine property values; compiles sales information; and audits existing appraisal data; may interpret deeds, transferred property and/or homestead exemptions.
• Performs field inspections: visits properties; verifies and audits reports versus actual property for errors and problems; and verifies data for new construction and additions or renovations.
• Prepares appeal data: gathers information and documentation; verifies records; conducts additional research and field reviews; and prepares related data for appeal hearings.
• Assists property owners, tax representatives, and the general public with routine tax-related matters: and provides information and answers questions regarding appraisal methodology, appeals process, parcel ownership, parcel mapping, land characteristics, physical improvement data, and current or historical valuation.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Locates and appraises tangible and personal property in Richmond County subject to ad valorem taxation, adhering to Georgia laws governing same, Department of Revenue regulations and applicable appraisal procedures.

Education: High school diploma or GED.  {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.} 

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in property appraisal preferred. 

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Familiarity with State and county laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and departmental policies governing ad valorem taxation of tangible and / or personal property valuation methods and accounting procedures. 
•  Proficiency in, record keeping, reading and interpreting maps and deeds, producing detailed building drawings and classifying property.
• Proficiency in computer use, calculator, measuring devices and standard office equipment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

 Certification:    

• Must successfully complete at least 40 hours of training during each two years of tenure (specified by the Department of Revenue).
• Must possess or have ability to pass the Appraiser I examination as established for this level and to be certified by Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) as an Appraiser I within the development period of 18 months.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class may require):

• A valid driver’s license with good driving history or have ability to obtain a valid operator/driver’s license for the type vehicle or equipment operated.  If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Data Utilization:  Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships..
• Human Interaction:   Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Equipment:  Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. 
• Verbal:  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Math:  Requires the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
• Functional Reasoning:   Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Situational Reasoning:  Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Physical Abilities:   Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements:   Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors:   Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, vibrations, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, or rude/irate customers.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Salary : $33,367