Appraiser I

The Human Resources department is accepting applications for the position of Appraiser I in the Assessing Department. Applications (with proof of education, Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO) Certification by the Michigan State Tax Commission, driver's license, and experience) will be accepted until 11:59 p.m., July 19, 2024.

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Experience Required: 1 year of related work experience as a property appraiser

Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED and additional technical training in the area of residential appraising and building construction.

Certification/Licensing: Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO) Certification by the Michigan State Tax Commission, valid driver's license

Direct Supervisor: Department Head and/or Employee of Higher Classification

Supervisory Responsibility: None

People Supervised: Direct (0), Indirect (0)

Physical Requirements: Visual and hearing acuity, complete physical mobility

Primary Work Location: Office Environment, Outdoors

Job Summary: Perform appraisals of residential properties. Locate properties to gather data concerning their value and to sketch buildings. Check on completion of new construction so that it may be added to the assessment rolls and makes computations regarding replacement values and area of property. Perform related work as required.

Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to perform any or all of the following essential duties:

• Using property descriptions and maps, drive to residential buildings and building additions and obtain sufficient data to sketch the building to determine the square foot reproduction cost for final appraisal.

• Survey and appraise new construction to add it to the tax rolls upon completion. Gather data to make final estimate of value.
• Compute the reproduction cost of buildings from sketches and other pertinent data.
• Assist in the preparation of the assessment and tax rolls.
• Answer questions from the public concerning the assessment process.
• Periodically assist in the clerical processes of the Assessor's Office.
• May assist more experienced appraisers in appraising commercial, industrial, and personal property.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge

• Professional principles and techniques of real and personal property appraisal to accurately determine the value of township real and personal property
• Policies, laws, and regulations governing the assessment of real and personal property

Skills

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, public officials, and the general public
• Computer operation and computer software programs
• Active listening
• Oral and written comprehension

Abilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate written and computer reports and records.
• Read, interpret and work with specifications, blueprints, and drawings. Skill in the operation of camera and tape measure to perform field inspections.
• Manage several projects at one time.

Pay range is $60,770 - $69,906

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resource Department. The Charter Township of Shelby provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $60,770 - $69,906