Commercial Property Appraiser I

Hall County, GA • Gainesville, GA

44d

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Locates and inspects commercial and industrial real property, and calculates tax assessment value ensuring property in Hall County is equitably and fairly assessed. Processes tax appeals and transfers of commercial and industrial properties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Researches, identifies and locates commercial and indu8strial property; inspects property to be appraised; obtains all pertinent data (quality, size, shape, age, depreciation) required to properly establish appraised market value of the property; appraises commercial/industrial property splits. Records data collected during field audit onto property cards; locates and records property data related to zoning, comparable market data, and other pertinent factors. Utilizes approved appraisal calculation methods and property data collected to establish appraised market value of the property. Processes tax appeals and transfers of commercial and industrial properties. Compiles ratio and market study data analyzing relationships between reported sales and appraised values used for taxation to ensure Hall County is assessing commercial and industrial property fairly and equitably and according to all regulations related to ad valorem taxation. Answers property owner inquiries related to appraisal of property; justifies values during appeals to the Board of Tax Assessors, Board of Equalization, and/or Superior Court. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Five years property appraisal experience of which at least three years experience is in commercial/industrial property appraisal.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.
• Georgia Department of Revenue Appraiser III Certification. Must meet annual requirements to maintain certification.
• Valid Class I Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Knowledge of accepted appraisal techniques and methods used in placing values on all types of real property, including income approach.
• Knowledge of basic materials and methods used for residential, commercial and industrial construction.
• Knowledge of computer operations.
• Ability to research building costs, sales data and other pertinent information when appraising residential, commercial and industrial property.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make mathematical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Researches, identifies and locates commercial and indu8strial property; inspects property to be appraised; obtains all pertinent data (quality, size, shape, age, depreciation) required to properly establish appraised market value of the property; appraises commercial/industrial property splits.
• Records data collected during field audit onto property cards; locates and records property data related to zoning, comparable market data, and other pertinent factors.
• Utilizes approved appraisal calculation methods and property data collected to establish appraised market value of the property.
• Processes tax appeals and transfers of commercial and industrial properties.
• Compiles ratio and market study data analyzing relationships between reported sales and appraised values used for taxation to ensure Hall County is assessing commercial and industrial property fairly and equitably and according to all regulations related to ad valorem taxation.
• Answers property owner inquiries related to appraisal of property; justifies values during appeals to the Board of Tax Assessors, Board of Equalization, and/or Superior Court.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED