Appraiser- Starting Salary $18.39
Essential Job Functions
A. Conducts appraisals on new construction, additions to existing property, and conducts reappraisals as required
1. Appraises property using Alabama Appraisal Manual, property sales data, size and type of structure, etc., in order to calculate tax assessment on the property
2. Reviews and modifies property record cards as needed
3. Prepares property change forms as required
4. Conducts reappraisals of property in accordance with established county and state procedures
5. Collects data for property comparable to that being appraised in order to develop a fair market value baseline.
6. Position conducts field reviews, collects data, updates assessments and records on split properties, line changes, and current use properties.
7. May guide new employees with duties and assist with training.
B. Gathers and analyzes data for use in appraisal and assists the public by providing information
1. Gathers current sales data, confirms data through realtors and instruments recorded in Probate
2. Analyzes data in order to establish sales ratio indexes, development trends, and current use of property
3. Provides information on mapping and appraising procedures to property owners and the public
4. Assists individuals with property maps, property descriptions, deeds, researching probate records, tax assessor records, and other public records to verify property ownership.
5. Assists the public and property owners in identifying and locating maps and plots
6. Performs office duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of the Alabama Appraisal Manual and the Alabama State specifications for property ownership mapping
2. Knowledge of building construction components and materials
3. Knowledge of filing and records as it pertains to the Revenue Department
4. Knowledge of basic mathematics in order to analyze and interpret records and data affecting property valuation, and to compute construction costs, land values, and sales ratio indices
5. Knowledge of geometry sufficient to calculate acreage of property
6. Knowledge of the current practices for tax appraisal, mapping and assessment calculations
7. Ability to communicate verbally with property owners regarding appraisal figures and guidelines
8. Ability to complete complex forms and records relating to tax assessment
9. Ability to read and understand maps, legal descriptions, laws, guidelines, policies, procedures and complex technical manuals
10. Ability to sketch building and other relevant features of property
11. Ability to operate basic and specialized office equipment including a calculator, drafting tools, and computers.
12. Ability to compile construction cost data, sales data, and establish tables of construction cost and land values
13. Ability to work in an environment which may require prolonged standing and sitting.
14. Ability to withstand adverse weather conditions and endure extended periods in an automobile while reviewing and examining parcels of land around the county.
Minimum Qualifications*
Associate Degree in engineering, pre-law, accounting, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Some experience in appraising property preferred
Other: Valid Driving License
Minimum Age 21 years
NOTE: Individuals hired for this classification must complete extensive training in which he or she will become familiar with and proficient in all aspects of the work of an Appraiser. When initially hired, an individual is classified as an Appraiser. After a minimum of six months, the individual may be elevated to the classification of Appraiser I. After a minimum of six more months and satisfactory completion of training, the individual may be elevated to the classification of Appraiser II, and must then satisfactorily complete the normal probationary period.
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Department: Revenue
- Posted: 11/4/24
- Expires: 11/13/24
