What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser III position at Guilford County Government?
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Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs work in appraising residential, commercial, industrial, and land properties for tax purposes.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is responsible for performing appraisal work in determining the monetary value of residential, commercial, industrial, and land properties in the county. Work involves contacting commercial and industrial property owners or managers, sketching layouts of structures, and determining the size, type of construction, grade of materials, quality of workmanship, and other related appraisal data needed to arrive at the market value. Work may include the responsibility for appraising some residential dwellings in the county. Work differs from that of Appraiser II in that the majority of appraisal work includes the more complex appraisal of commercial and industrial properties and appraisals that are likely to be controversial. Communicates in a professional and diplomatic manner through email, telephone, and in direct meetings with taxpayers & their representatives. Considerable independent judgment and initiative must be exercised in correctly evaluating a wide variety of properties. Organizes and maintains appraisal neighborhoods in preparation for countywide reappraisals. Reviews market data and sets new values for countywide reappraisals. Work is performed under limited supervision and is reviewed for compliance with current departmental appraisal methods and procedures.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Reviews permit, listing, and legal information in workflow queues to determine if and when field visits are required to set new or adjusted tax assessments on properties throughout the county.
- Appraises complex commercial and industrial buildings; accurately measures outside dimensions of structures and documents the appraisal with sketches and images, and an appropriate listing of building components.
- Appraises residential dwellings; accurately measures outside dimensions of buildings and documents the appraisal with sketches, images and an appropriate listing of building components.
- Appraises all types of land and sets values based upon zoning, location, and use. Uses comparable land sales and GIS land records to establish new values during countywide reappraisals.
- Communicates with taxpayers, tax representatives, and attorneys concerning tax values on properties in the county. Prepares reports to defend the County’s tax values on appeals to the Board of Equalization and Review and the Property Tax Commission.
- Reviews and qualifies sales of properties in assigned area.
- Organizes and manages appraisal neighborhoods in assigned area.
- Sets values for commercial market areas in countywide reappraisals.
- Performs related work as assigned.
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used in all real property appraisal work.
- Ability to use and analyze data in spreadsheet format.
- Ability to enter accurate data including building sketches on the appraisal system.
- Considerable knowledge of the commercial real estate markets of the county.
- Considerable knowledge of GIS land record system.
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively about tax records and data.
- Ability to make accurate calculations with or without a calculator.
- Must be able to work remotely.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, GIS or related degree and five years of experience in real estate appraisal including commercial real estate OR Associates’ degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, GIS or related degree and seven years of experience in real estate appraisal including commercial real estate OR High School Diploma or GED and nine years of experience in real estate appraisal including commercial real estate.
Preferred: Experience in the appraisal of commercial, industrial, residential properties and experience with mass appraisal.
Certification by the NC Department of Revenue as a Real Property Appraiser and/or Certification by the NC Appraisal Board can be substituted for up to two years of experience.
Special Qualifications: Must be able to obtain certification as a real property appraiser from the NC Department of Revenue within one year of employment
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and statistics, operate a computer terminal, and use measuring devices.
Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and statistics, operate a computer terminal, and use measuring devices.
Driving is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
