Appraiser

Appraiser For The Board Of Assessors

The Dougherty County Tax & Tag Department is hiring for an Appraiser for the Board of Assessors. The purpose of this position is to appraise real and/or personal property to determine a fair and equitable value for tax purposes. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Essential tasks include:

• Inspecting properties, researching comparable sales and other data to establish current market value.
• Adjusting property values upward to reflect improvements and downwards to reflect deterioration and entering findings into the CAMA appraisal system.
• Responding to questions from property owners and the general public concerning valuations and the appraisal process.
• Presenting information and recommendations concerning property values to the Board of Assessors.
• Entering data for tax appeals, property ownership information, updating parcels, maps, and deed reference sheets as required for new deeds and plats.
• Performing related work as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in appraising or evaluating real estate or closely related work or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Supplemental information includes:

• Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
• Performs work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
• None
• Must obtain GA DOR Appraiser I certification within twelve (12) months.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County.
• It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
• Application Deadline: This announcement is open continuous to qualified applicants until no longer posted. Consideration for actual vacancies will be on an as needed basis.
• Successful applicants for employment must pass a drug and/or alcohol screening and pass background investigation.
• Dougherty County has a no smoking in the workplace policy in compliance with the Georgia Smoke Free Air Act of 2005.
• Dougherty County provides reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• E qual Opportunity Employer