Appraiser Technician

GENERAL NATURE OF WORK

Under supervision, this classification, Appraiser Technician, is expected to learn and perform work in the appraisal of real and personal property for tax assessment purposes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the public with questions on property valuation and related tax questions as needed.
• Answers the phone and takes messages or redirects calls to appropriate departments.
• Utilizes office equipment such as the copier, printer, and computers, including Word and Excel.
• Assists title researchers, attorneys, surveyors, and the public on how to use Wingap, map searching, hard copy property record card searches, and the use of the Tax Assessors website.
• Makes field visits to properties in the County to assist the Chief Appraiser in compiling and completing the Gilmer County Tax Digest, for, but not limited to, items such as annual review, permits, returns, appeals, exempt property applications, and demolitions.
• Has the aptitude to learn and perform tasks assigned including: reviewing maps, plats, deeds, legal descriptions, mortgages, land covenants, financial reports, and photography to locate property; visiting the property and gathering all information necessary to determine value; performing basic research on building costs and sales data; computing appraisal values for real and personal property.
• Ability to research, analyze, inspect, and photograph property for the gathering of data and information necessary for appraisals such as size, zoning, location, and use.
• Will attend workshops and training sessions as the opportunity rises in the department.
• Have an understanding and knowledge of all work and departments in the Tax Assessors’ Office.
• Participates in the mailing of annual assessment notices.
• Maintains appropriate certification by attending assessment related training. Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain files and records-including address/name changes, folders and any other files kept.
• Note and resolve incorrect information found in our records and refer to appropriate department.
• File and records management.
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Knowledge and understanding of standard property appraisal methods and techniques, construction techniques, and Georgia property tax assessment laws, policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, Georgia Department of Revenue Appraisal Procedures Manual.
• Knowledge of office procedures and basic accounting principles.
• Knowledge of appraisal practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of the appeals process.
• Knowledge of market, cost, and income valuation techniques.
• Skill in reading and interpreting areal maps, blueprints, plats, building permits, property deeds, and surveys.
• Skill in utilizing the use of data entry and sketching structures in Wingap.
• Skill in taking, editing printing, and uploading digital photographs.
• Skills in public and interpersonal relations.
• Sill in oral and written communication.
• Aids other employees or departments as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Familiarity with basic office procedures and basic accounting principles.
• Typing skills with proficiency in word and excel.
• Must be able to travel for training.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to drive a 4-WD vehicle into remote limited access areas.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license and must maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Must be 21 years of age.

ADA Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Physical Requirements: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of physically light work, typically involving some combination of sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, crouching, walking, driving, climbing in an out of a vehicle, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of light objects and materials (20 pounds or less).

Work Environment: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, heights, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances.