Residential Appraiser I

The Residential Appraiser 1 is responsible for conducting field inspections and appraising residential properties for tax purposes. This role involves driving to multiple locations, performing data collection, inspecting physical property characteristics, measuring buildings, and capturing property images. The appraiser confirms property locations using maps and aerial imagery, and records detailed property data in the client’s appraisal (CAMA) system. They also verify sales data for accuracy and analyze market transactions to assess property values using cost, income, and market approaches. Responsibilities Drives to multiple property locations throughout the day, often exiting and re-entering the vehicle to perform data collection tasks. Inspects physical characteristics of buildings on various residential properties. Confirms property location using field documents, aerial imagery, and GIS maps. Measures buildings of different sizes, performing complex calculations for larger properties. Identifies primary building uses and special features of improvements on the parcel. Captures clear digital images of properties and parcel improvements. Enters updates to parcel data into the client-approved CAMA system. Verifies sales information for accuracy in the CAMA system and maintains personal production records to meet productivity targets. Analyzes market data, focusing on sales transactions, to support property valuation using the Cost, Income, and Sales Comparison Approaches (primarily cost and market). Completes other tasks, including the final review and valuation of unique residential properties. Communicates professionally with the public to explain the purpose of visits and answer questions. Represents the company and client respectfully, addressing public inquiries or referring them to a supervisor as needed. Trains and leads residential staff when required. Adheres to company policies, including those on safety, equal employment opportunity, business ethics, and anti-harassment, as outlined in the Employee and Safety Handbooks. Scope and Impact (Accountability) The Residential Appraiser 1 is responsible for the accurate valuation of residential properties for tax purposes through detailed field inspections, data collection, and market analysis. This role requires outdoor fieldwork, including walking, driving, and performing measurements in all weather conditions, as well as entering data into client systems and analyzing property characteristics in an office-based environment. The appraiser’s work directly affects property assessments and client relationships, demanding strong communication, math skills, and problem-solving abilities to ensure data accuracy and resolve field discrepancies. By maintaining productivity targets, upholding company policies, and professionally interacting with property owners, the appraiser supports project goals and contributes to fair property valuations while occasionally training junior staff. Complexity An Appraisal Residential/Industrial Reviewer must be able to: Produce a high quality and quantity of work as determined by the project budget. Communicate professionally, clearly, and appropriately with clients, coworkers, and the public. Able to work in a self-sufficient and independent manner with minimal supervision. Must be able to make all proper necessary adjustments to the data to ensure their accuracy. Exhibit strong math skills associated with properly assessing residential property. Maintain an approachable and courteous demeanor with property owners. Resolve issues of basic to moderate complexity utilizing knowledge of established guidelines, company policies, and in conformance with the project’s data collection manual. Work effectively as an individual and in a team-oriented environment. Effectively utilize available resources to determine eventual market value of Residential properties for Ad Valorem Tax purposes. Qualifications High School graduate 2 years previous work experience Real Estate and/or appraisal experience is required; satisfactory performance as a Residential Data Collector is preferred, but not required. May need to obtain and maintain necessary certifications as required by the jurisdiction in which one is working. Good written and oral communications skills Solid problem‑solving skills involving the ability to research and investigate the valuation problem to be solved in a manner that is not misleading. Strong organizational skills including attention to detail with the ability to capture and record accurate and comprehensive Residential / Industrial property details. Ability to work independently or collaborate with team members. The ability to read maps and establish the exact location of a property. Ability to visualize floor plan footprints. Must provide reliable transportation and carry personal liability insurance on the vehicle driven to perform job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state in which the employee lives. Knowledge of the following software is preferred: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; GIS-based software; NCSS, SPSS. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tyler Technologies, Inc.