PROPERTY APPRAISER I, II or III

This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees. The work schedule is 40 hours per week. 

Summary: The purpose of this classification is to appraise property values via mass appraisal to assess taxes. This classification is for an Appraiser I, Appraiser II, or Appraiser III, depending on applicant qualifications.

Minimum Salary: Appraiser I - $47,489, Appraiser II - $52,419, and Appraiser III - $57,861 - DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Job Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. This classification is part of the broad-band compensation plan. Duties listed may not be performed by all incumbents, and level may be assigned in accordance with the skills and proficiencies demonstrated by the incumbent.

• Under general supervision performs field, technical and office work in the appraisal of real/personal property for tax purposes.

• Interprets and applies state/local laws pertaining to property taxation and assessment.

• Responds to complaints and answers questions related to property appraisal operations. Conducts field reviews of real property.

• Calculates appraised values of real and/or personal property. Conducts research as needed. Maintains current files and records of tax appraisal activities and associated documentation.

• Performs valuation of personal property accounts for tax assessment purposes; maintains uniformity between all taxpayers by comparing like items, researching appropriate pricing guides, applying appropriate inflation and depreciation factors, and establishing fair market values on personal property.

• Processes incoming tax returns; receives and reviews incoming reports, reviews for accuracy and completeness, and advises taxpayers of incorrect/incomplete information; obtains necessary schedules; assigns new property values; assigns tax districts to new accounts; reviews active accounts for proper taxing districts and taxability; maintains and updates FOCUS accounts; determines eligibility of Tax Commissioner (TC) letters, including Error & Releases (E&R), Not On Digest (NOD), and Write-Offs (W/O); validates TC letters and prepares spreadsheet of such for agenda.

• Prepares reports for Chief Deputy and other supervisors and departments; communicates with other departments, State, Federal, and local agencies regarding information requests.

• Operates a motor vehicle to visit taxpayer sites or conduct other work activities.

• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed; assists with mailing of assessment notices; assists in appraising mobile homes. Performs related duties as assigned.

Review Full Job Description Here: Property Appraiser I, II, or III

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by college level course work or vocational training in property appraisal or property assessment; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving personal property appraisal, real property appraisal, or property assessment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid Georgia Property Appraiser I, Appraiser II, or Appraiser III certification based on position held.

Benefits:

• Bi-weekly payroll
• 12 hours of PTO per month
• 12 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
• Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
• Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
• Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan

Salary : $47,489 - $57,861