Personal Property Appraiser

Salary: $22.00 - $28.60 Hourly
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 414000220 PPA FEB 2026
Department: TAX ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Description


Performs intermediate technical and administrative support work dealing with the personal property listing and taxation program, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Tax Listing Supervisor.

Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty-are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities

• Participating in personal property listing and taxation program; administering special local taxes; preparation and maintenance of the personal property and other tax records and files.
• Records and reviews listings of all personal property such as mobile homes, boats, and motor vehicles in preparation for annual tax billing.
• Researches and discovers all unlisted personal property for billing; prepares and sends all necessary correspondence to inform taxpayers of discoveries that may be occurring; calculates and prepares tax bills to be manually issued.
• Analyzes and processes monthly vehicle tax queues and makes necessary adjustments to records to ensure proper billing.
• Compares mobile home park reports and building permits with individual listings to assure proper assessment.
• Provides public assistance in administrative and technical matters; relates specific information and statutory provisions to taxpayers; assists other department employees with questions and/or provides information.
• Researches and prepares paperwork for refund applications and/or releases.
• Performs data entry, and updates records, and files.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of personal property appraising for assessment purposes; thorough knowledge of standard office methods and office productivity software, techniques, and procedures; ability to make decisions relating to assigned operations in conformance with applicable laws and policies; ability to operate standard computers and office equipment; ability to prepare effective correspondence; ability to maintain office records; ability to perform difficult mathematical computations with speed and accuracy; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to organize and perform work independently; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements


High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in personal property tax appraisal or accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Certification as a Personal Property Appraiser by the state of North Carolina as prescribed by the North Carolina Machinery Act within two years.
• Valid driver's license.

Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:

Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.


Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k
The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.


Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.


Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.

ComPsych Mental Health Services
The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.

Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.

For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher
• None of the above

02


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


Can you obtain certification as a Personal Property Appraiser by the state of North Carolina as prescribed by the North Carolina Machinery Act within two years?

• Yes
• No
• I have already obtained this certification

04


How many years of experience do you possess in personal property tax appraisal or accounting?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

05


Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

06


Onslow County's Core Values are REACH - Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty. Which value(s) resonates with you the most, and why?
Required Question