Field Appraiser

Job Description

The Field Appraiser performs commercial and residential appraisal of improved and vacant land parcels to ensure that all real property in the County is properly and equitably assessed.

Essential Functions

• Inspects and measures property to determine property value including type of construction and estimation of depreciation.
• Determines the class, quality, and condition of property.
• Maintains records related to appraisal and property taxation including but not limited to calculations of land and building areas, land usage, zoning, building areas, zoning, building permits, available utilities and topography.
• Meets with property owners or their representatives to resolve errors or explain applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepares estimated taxes including rollback for attorneys, paralegals, and others.
• Utilizes computer programs such as Pictometry, ESRI GIS, appraisal programs, and Apex sketching programs to complete appraisal assignments.
• Researches deeds and plats to verify factors such as ownership, property rights, location, and size.
• Keeps abreast of new laws or changes in regulations affecting property appraisal.
• Receives, reviews, processes, files, and/or submits a variety of documents and reports.
• Interacts and communicates with various internal and external groups and individuals.
• Operates and maintains assigned vehicle.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Completes continuing education and training as required by the S.C. Real Estate Appraisal Board.
• Prepares videos used in appeals hearings, damage assessment and other record-keeping functions.
  
  

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires Associate’s degree in business administration, real estate appraisal, or a related field; completion of required appraisal courses and training; three to five years of experience in real estate appraising or a related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Pay will be consistent with the number and type of designated license level.
• Must possess a SC state real estate appraiser’s license and a valid SC state driver’s license.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 30 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 60%.
  
  

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities