Real Property Appraiser

WILSON COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER

FLSA: Non-exempt

Hours: 

• The regular work hours are from 8:00am to 5:00 pm, five days a week (Monday through Friday). 

Compensation: The starting salary for a fully qualified Real Property Appraiser begins at $48,240 a COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE.     

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k 
• Retirement
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Discounts on Gym Memberships & Local Businesses

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB  
Performs intermediate skilled technical work appraising, assessing, and reassessing real property for tax purposes, conducting field investigations, assisting citizens with real property appraisal and tax matters, does related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Tax Revaluation Supervisor.
Essential Job Functions 
Appraises new construction, existing properties, farm land, building improvements and additions, and vacant lots; takes field measurements to establish square footage of properties; collects data that directly affects tax values including age, condition, location and quality of  improvements; measures dimensions of improvements, including the foundation, exterior walls, type of roofing, number of rooms, basement area, interior finish type of insulation, type of heating and air conditioning, type of fireplace, etc.; determines functional and physical depreciation of the structure; and determines the grade of the structure according to a predetermined schedule of values. 
 
Assists in the collection, review, and implementation of data used to create the county’s Schedule of Values as it pertains to the octennial revaluation. Will defend appraisals before the local Board of Equalization and Review on behalf of the tax office. Will assist the tax office in the defense of appraisals at the N.C. Property Tax Commission.
 
Sketches layout of buildings and retrieves data in the appraisal of specific properties and land splits; studies building plans, information pertaining to sales, and specifications to obtain data regarding size, type of construction and other factors which affect property value. 
 
Utilizes computerized data entry equipment, including laptop, desktop, and tablet computers, and in-house real estate tax appraisal program to enter, store update, and/or retrieve information for purposes of valuing real property and maintaining files. 
 
Appraises subdivision and tracts of land newly split among owners using comparable sales, market information, consultation with realtors, contractors, etc.; re-appraises land affected by rezoning, changing economic conditions or other factors expected to affect value. 
 
Responds to inquiries from property owners and the general public, explaining appraisal methods and defending value determinations. 
 
Maintains knowledge of market trends, costs and other factors affecting values of Real Property.

Performs other related work as required.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 
An associate degree in business, computer operation, or a related field and moderate experience in real property appraisal and computer data entry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.
 
Completion of North Carolina Department of Revenue’s Level 1 Real Property Appraiser requirements within 1 years of employment.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS
REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, copiers, calculators, blueprint copiers, tape measures, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Requires the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
 
 
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things. 
 
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments, or directions from superiors. 
 
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, real property appraisals and assessments, manuals, statutes, deeds, surveys, permits, maps, etc. Requires the ability to prepare records, reports, forms, assessments, etc., using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence. 
 
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 
 
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including real estate appraisal terminology. 
 
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; to multiply and divide; to calculate decimals and percentages. 
 
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape. 
 
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment. 
 
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. 
 
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. 
 
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress. 
 
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Must be able to communicate via telephone. 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 
Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures and practices used in appraising properties for tax purposes. 
 
Considerable knowledge of the North Carolina Machinery Act and County tax policies. 
 
Considerable knowledge of current construction costs, including building materials and supplies. 
 
Considerable knowledge of the geographic and socioeconomic layout of the County. 
 
Considerable knowledge of the ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state, or local laws, rules, and regulations. 
 
General knowledge of all records, files and forms used in the Department. 
 
Ability to read and understand building construction plans and specifications. 
 
Ability to perform mass appraisal of land and improvements. 
 
Ability to use common office machines, including popular and specialized computer-driven appraisal programs. 
 
Ability to make decisions and to defend appraisals to property owners and the general public. 
 
Ability to make accurate computations with or without a calculator. 
 
Ability to exercise independent judgment, initiative, and fairness in correctly appraising a variety of properties. 
 
Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in frequent contact with taxpayers. 
 
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. 
 
Ability to know when to utilize proper safety equipment when performing tasks related to the appraisal of real estate, to include boots, sunscreen, hearing protection, eye protection, hard hat, etc., while performing the duties of a real property appraiser.
 
Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely in both rural and urban settings for extended hours while performing the duties of a real property appraiser. 
 
Ability to navigate construction sites safely and be aware of surroundings, including work being performed in all aspects of a job site, and construction machinery/vehicles in operation. 
 
Ability to work outside during reasonably high temperatures during the summer months, and reasonably cold temperatures during the winter months while performing the duties of a real property appraiser.
 
Special Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Last Revised: 2-2-2024

Salary : $48,240 - $81,528