What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser I (Real Estate) position at Craven County?
JOB
An employee in this class performs appraisal work in determining the taxable value of real property (site and Structure) in the County for tax purposes. Under general supervision, performs technical work in mass appraisal of real property including new construction, additions, existing properties, vacant lots, and farmland for tax assessment purposes. Work involves contacting property owners, inspecting properties, sketching layouts of structures and determining the size, type of construction, grade of materials, quality of workmanship, taking photographs of the real and personal property and other related appraisal data needed to arrive at the taxable value. Employee is also responsible for valuing and pricing lots, subdivisions, land splits, and assisting with the Present Use Value program. Employee will utilize CAMA software to input and analyze data. Work involves heavy public relations when assisting taxpayers with listing, answering questions regarding appraisals, billing, and mapping.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Appraises residential dwellings; determines exterior and interior dimensions of dwellings including the foundation, exterior walls, type of roofing, number of rooms, basement area, interior finish, and type of insulation, heating and air conditioning; determines functional and physical depreciation of the structure; and determines the grade of the dwelling according to a predetermined scale.Studies building plans, information pertaining to sales, and specifications to obtain data regarding size, type of construction, and other factors which affect property value.Prepares field cards on each site, listing name, type of construction, and map number or location.Appraises lots in subdivisions or other land slits; measures area to obtain footage or acreage; considers features of the land and investigates selling price of similar property to determine market value; uses a variety of Tax Office records to obtain data concerning location, owner, and dimensions of property.Assists interested persons in obtaining data concerning property locations and ownership, assessed value of property, and other information.Resolves new construction and land value complaints; assists taxpayers in correcting records of real property listening; list in detail all changes made on property records cards and makes entries onto transfer cards.Assists in maintaining Present Use Value program within Craven County and communicates the program effectively with interested persons.Reviews appraisals and determines whether or not assessments should be modified.Makes recommendations to Board of Equalization and Review and Boards of Appeals.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Performs related work as required.May be required to serve during times of disaster.
An employee in this class performs appraisal work in determining the taxable value of real property (site and Structure) in the County for tax purposes. Under general supervision, performs technical work in mass appraisal of real property including new construction, additions, existing properties, vacant lots, and farmland for tax assessment purposes. Work involves contacting property owners, inspecting properties, sketching layouts of structures and determining the size, type of construction, grade of materials, quality of workmanship, taking photographs of the real and personal property and other related appraisal data needed to arrive at the taxable value. Employee is also responsible for valuing and pricing lots, subdivisions, land splits, and assisting with the Present Use Value program. Employee will utilize CAMA software to input and analyze data. Work involves heavy public relations when assisting taxpayers with listing, answering questions regarding appraisals, billing, and mapping.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Appraises residential dwellings; determines exterior and interior dimensions of dwellings including the foundation, exterior walls, type of roofing, number of rooms, basement area, interior finish, and type of insulation, heating and air conditioning; determines functional and physical depreciation of the structure; and determines the grade of the dwelling according to a predetermined scale.Studies building plans, information pertaining to sales, and specifications to obtain data regarding size, type of construction, and other factors which affect property value.Prepares field cards on each site, listing name, type of construction, and map number or location.Appraises lots in subdivisions or other land slits; measures area to obtain footage or acreage; considers features of the land and investigates selling price of similar property to determine market value; uses a variety of Tax Office records to obtain data concerning location, owner, and dimensions of property.Assists interested persons in obtaining data concerning property locations and ownership, assessed value of property, and other information.Resolves new construction and land value complaints; assists taxpayers in correcting records of real property listening; list in detail all changes made on property records cards and makes entries onto transfer cards.Assists in maintaining Present Use Value program within Craven County and communicates the program effectively with interested persons.Reviews appraisals and determines whether or not assessments should be modified.Makes recommendations to Board of Equalization and Review and Boards of Appeals.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Performs related work as required.May be required to serve during times of disaster.