JOB OPENING

Troup County Government

Position:Real Property Appraiser

Department:Property Appraisal

Salary:$18.22/Hr

Under general supervision and instruction this position is responsible for the appraisal of real property.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED, current valid driver's license
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in a related field preferred
• Must have the ability to meet necessary requirements of Appraiser I as mandated by the Georgia Department of Revenue
• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used to determine fair market value of real property
• Knowledge of the tools used for measuring and valuating property
• Knowledge of trends in the real estate market
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, county ordinances and department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of general building and construction practices
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in maintaining accurate records
• Skill in collecting and recording data
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps, deeds and costing manuals
• Skill in using measurement tools and equipment
• Skill in problem solving, prioritizing and planning
• Skill in interpersonal relations
• Skill in oral and written communication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Locates, measures and describes new construction by conducting on-site reviews; measures structures to determine square footage; observes quality of materials; checks for permits
• Conducts on-site inspections of existing real estate for any unreturned properties, including mobile homes; notes materials used, quality of labor, amenities, road conditions, utilities and other improvements
• Assists taxpayers and other interested parties by explaining property valuation, describing potential exemptions, explaining tax assessment rules and regulations and defending or justifying assigned property values a Processes real property tax returns
• Defends valuations at Board of Equalization hearings; explains assessment rules and regulations and uses ratio studies and property sales to validate and substantiate property values
• Processes appeals by reviewing taxpayer statements and assertions of value; conducts desk or on-site reviews
• Records mapping and address changes
• Assists in compiling and analyzing sales ratio studies
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County's website @ www.troupcountyga.gov

Job #: 07242024 Real Property Appraiser Grade 12

Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace