Special Assessment Appraiser

MINIMUM TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma (or accredited GED). Experience in the appraisal field is preferred but not required. We are willing to train someone with a strong desire to learn the duties of the position. Must obtain the Appraiser I certification within the first year of employment. An applicant with a current Appraiser II certification and experience in the field may be eligible to begin work as an Appraiser III. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB: Under general supervision this position is responsible for coordinating specialist assessment projects and appraisals. Performs field appraisals of real property, provides technical assistance to citizens with questions relating to appraisals, and compiles data relative to land valuations and appraisals. Keeps abreast of local property trends and modern appraisal methods and techniques. Responsible for the coordination of the appeals process for specialized assessment programs. Reports to the Chief Appraiser, Deputy Chief Appraiser and Appraisal Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

ALL FUNCTIONS MAY NOT BE PERFORMED BY ALL INCUMBENTS.

Performs complex tasks, including accepting and processing specialized assessment applications and reviews, verifies and compiles information for the Board of Assessors.

Collects filing fees with the Conservation Use applications, ensuring the applications are properly filed with the Clerk of Superior Court.

Accepts and processes tax-exempt applications. Reviews, verifies, and compiles information for the Board of Assessors.

Processes and calculates Conservation Use breaches. Notifies the property owner and compiles information for the Board of Assessors.

Receives timber harvesting permits from the Department of Revenue and maintains timber receipts received from the Tax Commissioner.

Performs field appraisals and/or desk top reviews of all real property, under direction and supervision of the Chief Appraiser and Deputy Chief Appraiser.

Interviews individuals familiar with real property, searches public records of sales and/or lease, and other transactions to determine fair market value of property in question.

Records measurements of buildings, compiles data relative to the number of rooms, type of construction, age and other conditions affecting values; performs calculations and applies such data to appraisals of specific buildings; enters data into WinGAP to assist in formulating fair market values. Collects property sales data for performing sales and neighborhood analysis.

Receives and reviews building permits, construction plans and sales to determine fair market values; reads and interprets information on a variety of real property appraisals. Conducts sales reviews of property on an annual basis and parcel to parcel reviews throughout the year.

Represent County Tax Assessors Office by preparing supporting documentation to defend contested assessments and make presentations before the Board of Equalization.

Coordinates Superior Court appeals with the Chief Appraiser, County Attorney, Clerk of Court and tax payers.

Compiles data on land valuations and applies such data in appraising specific parcels of land.

Reads tax maps in order to identify and locate properties in the county.

Provides the public with assistance and information concerning property, including ownership, value, legal description, purchase price and date of purchase. Meets with property owners/taxpayers for informal hearings to discuss property assessments, conservation use, and exemptions.

Ensures that department policies and Georgia Department of Revenue rules and regulations are adhered to in the performance of all appraisals and ensures that all appeals are handled properly; present and defend property assessments before the Board of Equalization.

Assists the Chief Appraiser with compiling the annual tax digest data.

Assists the Chief Appraiser with preparation of the department annual budget.

Processes invoices, purchase orders and assists the Chief Appraiser with tracking departmental expenditures and balances.

Assists in compiling appraisal data and cost tables for WinGAP system.

Operates a county vehicle; performs parcel-to-parcel reviews of real property in the field; measures and photographs real property buildings and improvements.

Retrieves information from WinGAP into Excel spreadsheet to create reports; creates basic formulas and formatting in Excel reports.

Processes Open Records requests in accordance with Georgia law.

Prepares staff meeting agendas and takes notes during meetings.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Continue professional development by attending State Revenue Appraiser Certification programs.

Attends courses as required for appraisers every two years.

Assist in the coordination of training, travel and certification requirements for departmental staff.

Develops methods and procedures to assure comparable appraisal values.

Performs other related duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $46,904.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $46,904