General Job Description
Under limited supervision uses a variety of types of information and accepted appraisal methods in order to value properties for ad valorem tax purposes, as part of the County's ongoing reassessment cycle. Reports to the Field Supervisor.
- Duties for this Position
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- Works as integral member of the commercial property valuation team, reviews property information to insure all property characteristics are correct including property classification, improvements, physical condition, valuation, etc.
- Corrects any listing errors and/or any improvements not added to the tax roll. Reviews property transfers, processes value appeals including conferences with taxpayers to resolve discrepancies.
- Conducts statistical analysis of sales data to determine appropriate property values as a part of the reassessment cycle workload and completes reassessment assignments, utilizing the indicated approach to value.
- Adds new improvements to the tax roll by measuring, photographing, and gathering appropriate property details during an on-site inspection and entering information via mobile integration with the CAMA system.
- Review sales ratio reports to identify properties not valued at current fair market value.
- Has advanced working knowledge of CAMA systems, Microsoft Excel, GIS software and related office software.
- Handles inquires/complaints regarding appraisal values and provides information in defense or justification of assessed values.
- Prepares appeals/written appraisal reports to be presented before Local Appeals Board and Administrative Law Court hearings.
- Makes valuation adjustments as a result of new construction, parcel splits, deed changes, etc./ making field checks as necessary.
- On occasion may assist with Appraiser Lister workload review as well as review year end assessment cycle reports, making adjustments as necessary.
- Assists in preparing property damage estimates.
- Responds to inquiries from the public, other County departments and government agencies regarding tax assessments, procedures and state laws.
- Receives, reviews, processes, files, and/or submits an assortment of documents, records, maps, and reports such as deeds, review documents, photographs, sales reports, building permits, diagrams, production reports, tax maps, zoning maps, zoning ordinances, appraisal reports, taxpayers documents, vehicle mileage sheets, etc.
- Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals involved in the operation of the department including immediate supervisor, Assessor, co-workers, subordinates, property owners, attorneys, brokers, tax calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone etc.
- Position Minimum Requirements
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- A bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, mathematics or real estate appraisal or a related field, supplemented by five to eight years of experience in real estate appraising or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Must be certified as a SC Certified General Real Estate Appraiser or a SC Certified General Mass Appraiser.
- Must possess a valid South Carolina 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. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, telephone, vehicle, calculator, etc. Must be able to exert up to five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting some of the time but may involve walking or standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights up to thirty pounds.
- Working conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Depending on assignment, position in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.