Property Appraiser I

DeKalb County • Decatur, GA

5h

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to appraise property values via mass appraisal.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required, vocational or technical training in property appraisal preferred; previous experience in property appraisal or real estate is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license
• Must obtain and maintain Georgia Appraiser I certification within twelve months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• vocational or technical training in property appraisal preferred
• previous experience in property appraisal or real estate is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts property appraisals; performs basic level appraisals of real, personal, commercial and exempt properties; creates or verifies data for existing and/or new construction; and uses department procedures and current data to establish fair market values.
• Collects property data; compiles data specific to each property; measures, sketches, or photographs new property, additions, and renovations to determine property values; compiles sales information; and audits existing appraisal data.
• Performs field inspections; audits reports for errors and problems; and verifies data for new constructions and additions or renovations.
• Prepares appeal data; gathers information and documentation; verifies records; conducts additional research and field reviews; and prepares related data for appeal hearings.
• Assists property owners, tax representatives, and the general public with tax-related matters; and provides information and answers questions regarding appraisal methodology, appeals process, parcel ownership, parcel mapping, land characteristics, physical improvement data, and current or historical valuation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED