What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser I position at Lancaster County Government?
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Under occasional supervision, appraises real estate for the County to accurately calculate property taxes, which involves conducting fieldwork to gather information, completing appropriate documentation, and performing related office work. Reports to the Assessor, Deputy Assessor and Chief Appraiser.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts field work to gather information for the assessment process, which involves thoroughly inspecting property. Prepares appraisal reports including detailed description of land and buildings, the value of land, buildings and improvements and a sketch and pictures of parcel being appraised. Prepares maps for the public as requested. Provides assistance to the general public inquiring over the phone and in person regarding real property or any other property in the County. Performs various office functions such as typing, filing, data entry, answering phones, and faxing information. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits a variety of documents such as road maps, property records, legal residence, appeals, abatements, agricultural forms, deeds, plats, etc. Reviews real property valuation appeals in accordance with SC State Code of Laws. Operates a variety of equipment, which may include a computer, printer, copier, fax machine, telephone, vehicles, cameras, calculator, etc. Interacts and communicates with departmental supervisors and employees, County department heads and employees, realtors, attorneys, taxpayers, surveyors, appraisers, and the general public.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Under occasional supervision, appraises real estate for the County to accurately calculate property taxes, which involves conducting fieldwork to gather information, completing appropriate documentation, and performing related office work. Reports to the Assessor, Deputy Assessor and Chief Appraiser.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts field work to gather information for the assessment process, which involves thoroughly inspecting property. Prepares appraisal reports including detailed description of land and buildings, the value of land, buildings and improvements and a sketch and pictures of parcel being appraised. Prepares maps for the public as requested. Provides assistance to the general public inquiring over the phone and in person regarding real property or any other property in the County. Performs various office functions such as typing, filing, data entry, answering phones, and faxing information. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits a variety of documents such as road maps, property records, legal residence, appeals, abatements, agricultural forms, deeds, plats, etc. Reviews real property valuation appeals in accordance with SC State Code of Laws. Operates a variety of equipment, which may include a computer, printer, copier, fax machine, telephone, vehicles, cameras, calculator, etc. Interacts and communicates with departmental supervisors and employees, County department heads and employees, realtors, attorneys, taxpayers, surveyors, appraisers, and the general public.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
