Appraiser Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Must possess a valid State of Michigan operator license and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must complete a satisfactory pre-employment background screening, which may include drug screening, physical examination, criminal background, driving record, registry, education, training and licensing verification, employment history, credit check, and professional and personal references.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; proficiency may be tested.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, laws, methods, and practices of appraising land, buildings, and personal property.
• Ability to professionally appear at Board of Review meetings, prepare defenses for Michigan Tax Tribunal appeals, and report property valuation issues to local officials.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; apply writing, reading, and mathematical principles; and check figures.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in accordance with policies and procedures, research and solve problems independently, prioritize and manage time, and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to provide effective and friendly customer service and communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, County officials, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas through graphs, charts, presentations, reports, and other professional correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic administrative tasks, operate standard office equipment, maintain records and correspondence, answer inquiries and calls, process mail, order supplies or equipment, and support meeting and calendar arrangements.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information, work independently or as part of a team, follow instructions, adapt to change, and interact appropriately with others.
• Ability to demonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendance.
• Ability to meet the position's physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation, including using a computer and equipment, pushing or pulling carts, reaching, lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, sitting, bending, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, standing, walking, and climbing stairs.

Nice To Haves

• MAAO Certification by the State Tax Commission/Assessment Certification Division with a PPE certificate.
• Technical courses in real estate appraisal, law, and accounting.
• Experience using standard assessing software, such as BS&A The Equalizer.
• Knowledge of County operations and functions.
• If not already certified, ability to obtain Level II MAAO certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Appear as an assessment expert at Board of Review meetings.
• Prepare defenses for appeals before the Michigan Tax Tribunal, including Small Claims and Full Tribunal cases.
• Complete assessment rolls for local units that contract with the County Equalization Department and meet State Tax Commission requirements for supervision of rolls.
• Report property valuation issues to local officials.
• Locate, sketch, measure, and photograph personal property and agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial real properties and improvements.
• Classify buildings by type and location and determine depreciation and improvement costs.
• Read and interpret land descriptions and prepare sketches, drawings, and graphs relating to assessment data.
• Contact businesses and individuals and determine the value of fixtures, machinery, equipment, furniture, stock, and other personal property through observation and review of bookkeeping records.
• Audit personal property forms and maintain current data on merchandise and equipment prices and inventories.
• Determine building and improvement costs and depreciation values, and calculate assessment values.
• Assist with contracted work such as reappraisal, origination and completion, and assembling or calculating supporting documentation.
• Prepare summaries, special reports, records, and other required materials.
• Use office equipment and perform calculations as required.
• At the Director's request, assist with coordinating field staff, monitoring day-to-day fieldwork, and reviewing appraisals as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.