Appraiser - Business Industrial Personal Property Division

Harris Central Appraisal District•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

This entry-level position represents the Chief Appraiser in inspecting and recording characteristics of business industrial personal, residential, or commercial properties and determining their values using appraiser judgment and discretion. The role combines fieldwork and office work with informal meetings with taxpayers to address property value disputes. The position supports the appraisal district’s mission, goals, and objectives. The appraiser inspects, measures, and documents properties; checks appraisal records; and uses aerial photography to verify improvement characteristics. The role also includes representing the Chief Appraiser and the district in meetings with property owners or their representatives, considering evidence to form opinions of value, assisting property owners, and completing special projects and required training. Appraisers must register with TDLR, enroll in required courses, and work toward the applicable appraiser license and designations. Within the Business Industrial Personal Property Division, the appraiser values accounts, identifies new businesses, models new business property accounts, conducts field packs for business personal property, inputs renditions, and assists property owners during rendition workshops. The position requires use of a personal vehicle and involves office and outdoor property-site work, including sites with rough terrain and unfavorable weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; the degree requirement may be waived in certain circumstances specified in the posting.
A major in Accounting, Finance, or Real Estate is preferred.
One year of work experience is preferred, especially in real estate and appraisal.
A valid Texas driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, and an acceptable verified driving record are mandatory; the position requires use of a personal vehicle.
Register with TDLR and have or work toward a TDLR Appraiser License; enroll in TDLR courses and work toward completing courses #101, #102, and #30.
Successfully complete the Level III exam within three years.
Obtain a Registered Professional Appraiser license within five years.
Understand property inspection and valuation procedures and techniques.
Know new and revised tax laws and the Texas Property Tax Code.
Have sufficient mobility to visit property sites, including rough terrain, and work outdoors in unfavorable weather.
Be able to sit or stand for extended periods, reach, bend, move up and down steps, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Demonstrate concentration, creativity, effective time management, and the ability to ask questions that elicit information needed for sound decisions.
Manage stress associated with a changing public environment, mandatory deadlines, and heavy workload.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience, especially in real estate and appraisal.
A degree major in Accounting, Finance, or Real Estate.

Responsibilities

Inspect and measure assigned properties completely and accurately in the field.
Check field appraisal records for accuracy and completeness.
Use aerial photography images to verify property improvement characteristics.
Represent the Chief Appraiser and the district in informal meetings with property owners or their representatives, consider evidence, and form an opinion of value.
Maintain a professional and courteous manner and assist property owners.
Complete required appraisal training and courses, achieve Level III designation within three years of employment, and achieve Registered Professional Appraiser designation within five years.
Adhere to professional ethical standards, including the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Complete special projects, including reviewing accounts with value changes to ensure the resulting value is accurate.
Use a PC or laptop and HCAD’s CAMA software for research and record retrieval.
Value accounts in the Business Industrial Personal Property Division.
Discover new business lists and value personal property businesses.
Model new business property accounts.
Conduct field packs for business personal property.
Input renditions.
Assist property owners during rendition workshops.
Perform other duties as assigned.