REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER - G117 Tax Assessor's Office

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Property Appraiser establishes fair market values for assessed property. Depending on the incumbent’s designation, the role may be Appraiser I, Appraiser II, or Appraiser III – Real Property. The appraiser gathers information through property inspections, assesses construction quality, condition, and effective age, prepares building sketches using computer programs, analyzes sales and current values, and submits value recommendations to the Division Manager. The position reviews building permits and construction plans, inspects permitted properties, and records field notes. It also supports property tax appeals by discussing valuation methods with property owners and presenting cases to the Board of Equalization to defend fair market value determinations. The appraiser enters information into Mobile Assessor and IAS World, maintains accurate property records, handles parcel splits and combinations, and sets up new residential and commercial parcels. Work is typically performed outdoors four days per week and at a desk or table one day per week. Outdoor work may involve exposure to cold or inclement weather, noise, moving machinery, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. The position may require occasional lifting, climbing ladders, and distinguishing shades of color.

Requirements

Specialized occupational training in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient relevant experience, usually associated with an apprenticeship or internship or one to two years in a similar position.
Ability to meet the requirements for the applicable Appraiser level as mandated by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Georgia driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures; office administration practices; the property tax appeals process; real estate record keeping; construction practices; business arithmetic and statistics; and city geography.
Skill in operating a camera, calculator, and measuring devices such as a tape, wheel, or Pickett rule.
Skill in interpersonal relations, computer use and software programs, reading tax maps, blueprints, deeds, and plats, identifying parcel splits, and oral and written communication.
Ability to perform the described physical and sensory tasks, including occasional lifting and ladder climbing, walking between sites, and distinguishing shades of color.

Responsibilities

Compile data from site inspections and adjust valuations for construction quality, condition, and effective age.
Draw sketches of buildings and other improvements using computer programs.
Organize appraisal results, analyze sales, review current values, and submit recommendations to the Division Manager.
Receive and review building permits; review and file construction plans; inspect permitted properties; and take and file field notes.
Review current property sales, conduct on-site inspections, and compile data to determine the validity of sales.
Present cases to the Board of Equalization to defend fair market value determinations and assist with presentations to the Board of Tax Assessors.
Inspect properties to determine fair market value.
Enter data into Mobile Assessor and IAS World to formulate fair market value recommendations.
Work with property splits and combinations, including proper identification, building locations, and values, and submit value recommendations to the Division Manager.
Create and maintain accurate, up-to-date records for appraised properties.
Discuss valuation methods with property owners in response to appeals.
Set up new residential and commercial parcels, identify plats, and maintain a map split spreadsheet.
Perform other related duties as assigned.