Property Appraiser I

Buncombe County Government•Asheville, NC

1d•$24 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to manage the generation, mailing, processing, approval, and denial of all property tax exemption and deferment applications in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes. This includes handling applications for Present Use Value tax deferments, as well as exemptions for the elderly, disabled individuals, disabled veterans, and properties used for charitable, religious, educational, historical, and hospital purposes, among others.

Requirements

Associates degree in related field and a minimum of one (1) year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to obtain a passing score on two required courses from the N. C. Department of Revenue for Appraiser Certification within 1 year of hire.
NC Department of Revenue certification as a Real Property Appraiser within 1 year of employment.
Valid NC Driver's License
Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in property appraisal work as required.
General knowledge of modern office practices and of forms and machines used in the preparation of tax office records.
Microsoft office applications and Document Management Software.
General knowledge of North Carolina Machinery Act and county tax policies concerning listing, assessment, billing, appraising, and appeal processes.
General knowledge of Deeds and property transfers.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public in explaining tax laws and policies.
Ability to handle multiply task and work within deadlines.
Ability to work with taxpayer records with utmost confidentiality as governed by the NC General Statutes and Public Records Law as well as established tax department confidentiality policy.
Considerable knowledge of the geographical layout of the County.
Considerable knowledge of the methods and procedures of the County Assessor’s Office.
Considerable knowledge of the three approaches to Market value (Cost, Income, and Market) of real property.
Ability to use maps and mapping software as needed.
Ability to prepare and scan records utilizing the County document management software.

Responsibilities

Collect data for Exemptions, request information from property owners, and process new applications and /or re-qualifications for Exempt and Deferred Properties.to list and appraise real property for taxation in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes.
Perform parcel site visits to verify residential real property improvements.
Perform street imagery drives throughout the county with specialized imagery equipment.
Maintain accurate records in accordance with NC property tax laws, policies, and procedures.
Research ownership, deceased owners, collect data and perform more specialized appraisals related to determining the taxable value of properties.
Input property data into the CAMA system (computer aided mass appraisal) and NCPTS Tax Billing System.
Handle citizen appeals on motor vehicles, real, personal, and business personal property including formal appeals to the Board of Equalization and Review.
Sketch blueprints of structures determine the square footage, type of construction, grade of materials, quality of workmanship and other related data needed to arrive at the taxable market value.
Prepare analysis reports related to appraisal data.
Handle citizen appeals on real property including formal appeals to the Board of Equalization and Review.
Read and decipher ownership on real property deeds.
Respond to telephone/e-mail inquiries for real/personal/business listing, motor vehicle and tax office in general.
Performs field inspections to determine acres in production, forestry harvests, income verification, soil type analysis, grid soil types, approval or denial of new applications and re-qualifications, removal of properties that are out of compliance, works with Attorney’s requests daily for deferred bill creation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.