What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser Trainee position at COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS?
Announcement Open Until Tuesday August 25, 2026, at 5pm
Grade 11: Minimum Wage $20.92 per hour
Dept/Div: Tax Assessor/N/A---FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate skilled administrative and appraisal support work assisting Tax Appraisers II and III throughout the appraisal process, performing deed research, assisting the public, maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Tax Division Manager, the Deputy Chief Appraiser, and Chief Appraiser.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Assists in performing real and personal property appraisals to discover, list, and value all real and personal property; field inspects new construction, renovations, additions, and demolitions to determine value.
Interprets and explains public assessment procedures, program requirements, and related laws and information to the public and assists in obtaining information as necessary.
Prepares reports; maintains files and records.
Enters data into database for real and personal property including ownership and name changes, address changes, acreage changes, taxing district changes, etc.; enters billing corrections, abatements, rebills, and refunds; reviews data entry for accuracy.
Catalogs and indexes all real and personal property; updates property records and changes in values or owners, etc.
Performs duties for the Board of Assessor’s such as scheduling, applications and appeals, exempt property, homestead, motor vehicles, personal property, real property, and refund requests.
Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent service.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Some knowledge of the principles and practices of real and personal property appraising for assessment purposes; general knowledge of building construction practices and of building and land values; some knowledge of applicable State laws, rules, and regulations relating to real and personal property assessing; ability to read and understand building construction plans and specifications; ability to read and understand Profit and Loss statements and other financial reporting documents; 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in real or personal property appraisal, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires color perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Special Requirements
Ability to obtain George Department of Revenue Appraiser I and/or II certification within one year or as time/schedule permits
Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history (MVR).
Last Revised: 1/16/2024
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