What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Property Appraiser position at Troup County Board of Commissioners?
JOB OPENING
Troup County Government
Position: Real Property Appraiser
Department: Property Appraisal
Salary: $19.13/Hr
Under general supervision and instruction this position is responsible for the appraisal of real property.
Qualifications/Knowledge:
- High school diploma or GED, current valid driver's license
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in a related field preferred
- Must have the ability to meet necessary requirements of Appraiser I as mandated by the Georgia Department of Revenue
- Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used to determine fair market value of real property
- Knowledge of the tools used for measuring and valuating property
- Knowledge of trends in the real estate market
- Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county ordinances and department policies and procedures
- Knowledge of general building and construction practices
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
- Skill in maintaining accurate records
- Skill in collecting and recording data
- Skill in reading and interpreting maps, deeds and costing manuals
- Skill in using measurement tools and equipment
- Skill in problem solving, prioritizing and planning
- Skill in interpersonal relations
- Skill in oral and written communication
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Locates, measures and describes new construction by conducting on-site reviews; measures structures to determine square footage; observes quality of materials; checks for permits
- Conducts on-site inspections of existing real estate for any unreturned properties, including mobile homes; notes materials used, quality of labor, amenities, road conditions, utilities and other improvements
- Assists taxpayers and other interested parties by explaining property valuation, describing potential exemptions, explaining tax assessment rules and regulations and defending or justifying assigned property values a Processes real property tax returns
- Defends valuations at Board of Equalization hearings; explains assessment rules and regulations and uses ratio studies and property sales to validate and substantiate property values
- Processes appeals by reviewing taxpayer statements and assertions of value; conducts desk or on-site reviews
- Records mapping and address changes
- Assists in compiling and analyzing sales ratio studies
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County's website @ www.troupcountyga.gov
Job #: 02192025 Real Property Appraiser Grade 12
Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.13 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
