APPRAISER I, II OR III

APPRAISER I

Starting Pay: $18.2471 Hourly ($37,954)
Step A: $18.7947 Hourly ($39,093)
Step B: $19.3582 Hourly ($40,265)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT);

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Must successfully complete a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO) certificate within two (2) years of holding position. Failure to successfully complete the MCAO certificate will result in a layoff.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs difficult and technical work in the appraisal of real and/or personal property; works under the general supervision of the Director; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares field sheets or drawings of buildings and/or alterations;
• Studies individual parcels of property including permanent structures to determine value;
• Classifies property so that proper computation of its value may be attained;
• Uses appropriate methods to determine value of land, business and commerce and property;
• Ensures that new parcels and construction are on tax rolls;
• Assists in the preparation of the annual equalization report for the purpose of verifying State Equalized Valuation;
• Audits and checks the accounting records of corporations, individuals and partnerships to ensure that all items of inventory, machinery and equipment have been properly reported for the valuation process;
• Takes physical inventories of machinery and equipment;
• Maintains cost data files on all types of personal property and compares information obtained in the field with known averages and statistics in similar personal property accounts;
• Contacts rental agencies to find where they have leased equipment within the County to verify its accountability;
• Ensures that items on the appraisal are not double counted;
• Determines valuations through the use of the State Tax Commission Manual;
• Determines valuations through the use of the Michigan Annual Report.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of State tax laws;
• Knowledge of personal property appraising;
• Knowledge of real property appraising;
• Knowledge of BS&A Equalizer software, Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Ability to deal with the public in an effective manner;
• Ability to make mathematical computations accurately;
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license;
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

APPRAISER II

Starting Pay: $27.0476 Hourly ($56,259)
Step A: $27.8827 Hourly ($57,996)
Step B: $28.7529 Hourly ($59,806)
Step C: $29.6601 Hourly ($61,693)
Step D: $30.6019 Hourly ($63,652)
Step E: $31.6159 Hourly ($65,761)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs difficult and technical work in the appraisal of real and/or personal property; works under the general supervision of the Director; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares field sheets or drawings of buildings and/or alterations;
• Studies individual parcels of property including permanent structures to determine value;
• Classifies property so that proper computation of its value may be attained;
• Uses appropriate methods to determine value of land, business and commerce and property;
• Ensures that new parcels and construction are on tax rolls;
• Assists in the preparation of the annual equalization report for the purpose of verifying State Equalized Valuation;
• Audits and checks the accounting records of corporations, individuals and partnerships to ensure that all items of inventory, machinery and equipment have been properly reported for the valuation process;
• Takes physical inventories of machinery and equipment;
• Maintains cost data files on all types of personal property and compares information obtained in the field with known averages and statistics in similar personal property accounts;
• Contacts rental agencies to find where they have leased equipment within the County to verify its accountability;
• Ensures that items on the appraisal are not double counted;
• Determines valuations through the use of the State Tax Commission Manual;
• Determines valuations through the use of the Michigan Annual Report.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of State tax laws;
• Knowledge of personal property appraising;
• Knowledge of real property appraising;
• Knowledge of BS&A Equalizer software, Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Ability to deal with the public in an effective manner;
• Ability to make mathematical computations accurately;
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license;
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

APPRAISER III

Starting Pay: $28.9462 Hourly ($60,208)
Step A: $31.0966 Hourly ($64,681)
Step B: $35.9625 Hourly ($74,802)
Step C: $38.5731 Hourly ($80,232)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (MAAO).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform Essential Job Duties and Functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs difficult and technical work in the appraisal of real and/or personal property; works under the general supervision of the Director; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares field sheets or drawings of buildings and/or alterations;
• Studies individual parcels of property including permanent structures to determine value;
• Classifies property so that proper computation of its value may be attained;
• Uses appropriate methods to determine value of land, business and commerce and property;
• Ensures that new parcels and construction are on tax rolls;
• Assists in the preparation of the annual equalization report for the purpose of verifying State Equalized Valuation;
• Audits and checks the accounting records of corporations, individuals and partnerships to ensure that all items of inventory, machinery and equipment have been properly reported for the valuation process;
• Takes physical inventories of machinery and equipment;
• Maintains cost data files on all types of personal property and compares information obtained in the field with known averages and statistics in similar personal property accounts;
• Contacts rental agencies to find where they have leased equipment within the County to verify its accountability;
• Ensures that items on the appraisal are not double counted;
• Determines valuations through the use of the State Tax Commission Manual;
• Determines valuations through the use of the Michigan Annual Report.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of State tax laws;
• Knowledge of personal property appraising;
• Knowledge of real property appraising;
• Knowledge of BS&A Equalizer software, Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Ability to deal with the public in an effective manner;
• Ability to make mathematical computations accurately;
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships;
• Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license;
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

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