03998 - Property Appraiser IV

DeKalb County • Decatur, GA

2d

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to appraise property values via mass appraisal. Essential Functions: 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. Assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment and systems; and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations. Assists supervisors in developing and implementing methods to ensure uniform appraisals; applies cost, market, and income approaches to determining value; assists in the preparation of procedures; and trains lower-level appraisers in application of procedures. Conducts complex or difficult appraisals; identifies problem areas and works with supervisor to develop effective solutions; appraises properties throughout the County, including historical properties, renovations, additions, remodeling; and appraises properties involved in division or combination, including new properties; and appraises properties of unusually high value. Updates County data; performs data collection to record map changes, property splits or combinations, and new construction; updates property descriptions; measures new construction and additions or renovations; reviews and verifies property sales, including field work to develop sketches or photographs; and assists in compiling annual Tax Digest. Assists in responding to formal appeals related to property valuations; provides information and documentation; verifies records; conducts additional research and field reviews; attends meetings, conferences, hearings, and court as needed to testify regarding valuation processes and procedures. 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. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Property Appraisal, Business/Public Administration, or a related field required; five years of increasingly responsible property appraisal experience, with at least two years as an Appraiser III; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License Certifications : Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; and must possess and maintain a Georgia Appraiser IV certification. Supplemental Information: .This position is posted as Property Appraisal IV; however, it may be filled at a lower level within the job family, depending on the applicants’ education and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Property Appraisal, Business/Public Administration, or a related field required
• Five years of increasingly responsible property appraisal experience, with at least two years as an Appraiser III; 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 possess and maintain a Georgia Appraiser IV certification

Responsibilities

• Assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise
• Assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment and systems
• Assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
• Assists supervisors in developing and implementing methods to ensure uniform appraisals
• Applies cost, market, and income approaches to determining value
• Assists in the preparation of procedures
• Trains lower-level appraisers in application of procedures
• Conducts complex or difficult appraisals
• Identifies problem areas and works with supervisor to develop effective solutions
• Appraises properties throughout the County, including historical properties, renovations, additions, remodeling
• Appraises properties involved in division or combination, including new properties
• Appraises properties of unusually high value
• Updates County data
• Performs data collection to record map changes, property splits or combinations, and new construction
• Updates property descriptions
• Measures new construction and additions or renovations
• Reviews and verifies property sales, including field work to develop sketches or photographs
• Assists in compiling annual Tax Digest
• Assists in responding to formal appeals related to property valuations
• Provides information and documentation
• Verifies records
• Conducts additional research and field reviews
• Attends meetings, conferences, hearings, and court as needed to testify regarding valuation processes and procedures
• Assists property owners, tax representatives, and the general public with tax-related matters
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees