Residential Property Appraiser I, II, III, IV or Appraisal Facilitator

Cobb County Government•Tax Assessors Marietta, GA

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About The Position

This classification appraises property values through mass appraisal for the purpose of assessing taxes. Depending on experience and certifications, candidates may be hired as a Property Appraiser I, II, III, IV, or Appraisal Facilitator; minimum requirements and licenses or certifications vary by level. Appraisers evaluate real, residential, and exempt property; collect and verify property and sales data; conduct field inspections; prepare documentation for appeals; and assist property owners, tax representatives, and the public with tax-related questions. Property Appraisers III and IV have additional responsibilities related to formal valuation appeals, including research, field reviews, and attendance at meetings, hearings, or court to explain valuation processes. Property Appraiser IV also assists with complex situations, provides technical guidance and training, and supports coworker supervision. The Appraisal Facilitator coordinates appraisal processes with the Personal Property and Residential Property appraisal teams. This role organizes and monitors work, supports staff with complex appraisals, ensures valuations meet fair-market-value standards established by the Georgia Department of Revenue, assists with formal appeals, and helps the public and other stakeholders with tax-related matters.

Requirements

Property Appraiser I: High school diploma or GED.
Property Appraiser I: Obtain State Revenue Department Appraiser I certification at hire or within 18 months of assignment, and maintain a valid driver's license.
Property Appraiser II: High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in property appraisal and valuation; maintain Appraiser II certification and a valid driver's license.
Property Appraiser III: High school diploma or GED and three or more years of experience in property appraisal and valuation; maintain Appraiser III certification and a valid driver's license.
Property Appraiser IV: High school diploma or GED and five or more years of property appraisal and valuation experience; maintain Appraiser IV certification and a valid driver's license. Two years of appraisal experience may substitute for each year of college required.
Appraisal Facilitator: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field, and three years of experience in assessing and appraising property, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; maintain a valid driver's license and Appraiser IV certification or equivalent state appraisal certification or license.
Ability to perform light work involving some stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and potentially lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing 12–20 pounds.
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of color, odor, depth, and texture, and to communicate orally.

Nice To Haves

Property Appraiser I: Previous experience in property appraisal and assessments preferred.
Property Appraiser II: Bachelor's degree preferred.
Property Appraiser III: Bachelor's degree preferred.
Property Appraiser IV: Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct basic-level appraisals of real, residential, and exempt property using department procedures and current data to establish fair market values.
Create or verify data for existing properties and new construction.
Compile property-specific data; measure, sketch, or photograph new property, additions, and renovations; compile sales information; and audit existing appraisal data.
Perform field inspections to verify data for new construction, additions, renovations, sales, and other purposes.
Gather and verify information and documentation, conduct research and field reviews, and prepare data for property valuation appeal hearings.
Assist property owners, tax representatives, attorneys, governing authorities, and the public with tax-related matters, including appraisal methodology, appeals, parcel ownership and mapping, land characteristics, physical improvements, and current or historical valuations.
For Property Appraiser III and above, assist with formal valuation appeals and attend meetings, conferences, hearings, or court as needed to testify about valuation processes and procedures.
For Property Appraiser IV, assist with complex or problematic situations; train and instruct coworkers on procedures and equipment or systems; and support supervision by reporting employee problems and providing input on discipline and performance evaluations.
For the Appraisal Facilitator, organize, prioritize, schedule, assign, and monitor work; ensure staff have needed resources; inspect completed work; provide technical assistance; report progress to management; and assist with procedure manual revisions.
For the Appraisal Facilitator, assist with complex appraisals, apply complex statistical analysis and advanced appraisal judgment, and ensure appraisals meet fair-market-value standards established by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Perform other related duties as assigned.