Property Appraiser I

DeKalb County • Decatur, GA

4h

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to appraise property values via mass appraisal. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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