Property Appraisal Associate #1054 - Assessor of Property

THIS POSTING IS FOR TWO (2) VACANCIES.

Under direct supervision, entry-level position that provides support in the appraisal of residential, commercial, and industrial property for tax purposes. Work involves collecting data, measuring property, performing basic field inspections, and assisting higher-level appraisers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Assists with field inspections, measuring and sketching basic structures. Gathers property details (square footage, land use, condition). Enters data into the CAMA system. Support appraisers in preparing reports.

Knowledge of basic property appraisal principles, terminology, and methods.  
Ability to read maps, measure structures, and enter data accurately.  
Skill in communicating with the public. 
Skill learning appraisal procedures.
Ability to learn on the job under the direct supervision of an appraiser.  

Must possess the equivalent of a high school diploma and have a valid driver’s license. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must complete the required Assessment Education Courses within one year of date of hire or as soon as courses are available. The cost of these courses will be covered by Hamilton County. 

Prior to operating a County-owned vehicle, all employees are required to complete the HC Defensive Driving course and/or an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) provided at the department level. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Training in property appraisal or related coursework is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires walking on uneven terrain and construction sites to measure buildings and facilities in all weather conditions. requires some lifting and carrying of up to 35 pounds; requires riding in a vehicle for extended periods of time, standing or sitting for extended periods of time.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. 
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx

Salary : $38,145 - $47,681