Real Property Appraiser

Cabarrus County•Cabarrus County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate skilled technical work in the appraising of real property for assessment purposes; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Real Property Manager. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Hiring range for this position is $52,332.80 - $62,545.60. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 19.

Requirements

General knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate appraising for assessment purposes
General knowledge of building construction practices and of building and land values
Some knowledge of the state laws, and ordinances relating to real property assessing
Ability to read and understand building construction plans and specifications
Ability to analyze factors which tend to influence the value of property and to exercise judgment in the determination of property values
Ability to write clear and concise reports
Ability to deal effectively with the public and associates
Graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in real estate or business
Moderate experience in the appraisal of real property
Possession of a valid NC Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Possession of or ability to obtain real property appraisal certification issued by the North Carolina Department of Revenue within two years of employment

Responsibilities

Appraising, assessing and reassessing real property for tax purposes
Conducting field investigations
Assisting citizens with real property appraisal and tax matters
Make field appraisals and door-to-door inspections of real property and answers inquiries concerning appraisal
Interviews people familiar with property; inspects property; searches public records of sales, leases, assessments and other transactions to determine proper value
Takes measurements of buildings; verifies data gathered by data collectors relative to number of rooms, type of construction, age and other conditions affecting values; makes calculations and applies such data to appraisals of specific structures; enters data into computer and verifies value of property
Keeps abreast of local property trends, construction activities and modern appraisal methods and techniques
Monitors sales, subdivisions and permit files to assist in preparing current appraisals
Assists in the preparation of sales ratio report; collects sales/assessment data; analyzes deeds and sales; maintains appropriate files
Assists the general public by receiving and discussing complaints relating to property evaluation and real estate practices
Participates in periodic revaluation program; reassesses property based on sales ratio data
Meets with property owners during appeals period; reviews property cards and defends assessment
Receives and processes forms and applications relating to assessments
Participates in classroom and on-the-job training to ensure necessary state certification and professional standing
Performs related tasks as required