An Appraisal Technician, under the supervision of the Equalization Director, Deputy Equalization Director and Assessment/Equalization Manager performs and assists in the field and office assignments pertaining to the appraisal of both real and personal property. An employee in this class measures the physical characteristics of real property, evaluates cost records of personal property and assists in the preparation of formal appraisal reports. An Appraisal Technician assists in analyzing a variety of maps and legal descriptions, initially examines and sketches building configurations from architectural drawings and construction plans; draws, plots, scales, traces or inputs property boundaries for legal descriptions, and interviews owners and occupants of property or tangible business assets to perform an accurate appraisal and performs related duties as required.