Appraisal Clerk

Appraisal Clerk

Bring your customer service skills and attention to detail to a career that supports the community every day. As an Appraisal Clerk, you'll work alongside a dedicated team to maintain property records, assist residents, and help ensure the fair and accurate administration of property assessments. If you're looking for a meaningful role with purpose and opportunity to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

The Liberty County Board of Assessors is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Appraisal Clerk. This position is responsible for providing clerical and customer service support to the Assessor's Office.

Major duties include:

1. Answers the telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; assists in resolving property owner inquiries.
2. Transfers real estate property; enters deeds to computer and makes corrections; inputs all changes to real property and mobile homes.
3. Inputs and processes exemptions, taxpayer returns, and motor vehicle appeals.
4. Prints, sorts, and mails assessment notices.
5. Reviews Department of Natural Resources records to identify newly registered boats; reviews FAA records to identify new aircraft.
6. Examines business license lists to determine business status and to ensure all business are submitting returns.
7. Visits mobile home dealers to obtain a physical count of inventory.
8. Drafts and types routine correspondence.
9. Maintains office files and records.
10. Collects, sorts, and distributes mail.
11. Makes copies of maps.
12. Performs data entry duties.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge required by the position includes:

1. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
2. Knowledge of state and county laws, rules, and regulations regarding property tax and appraisal methods.
3. Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
4. Skill in customer service.
5. Skill in oral and written communication.
6. Skill in reading and interpreting maps.
7. Skill in maintaining files.

Physical demands/work environment:

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than one (1) year of related experience required.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Work schedule and benefits:

This position typically works Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The Assessor's Office is located in the Liberty County Courthouse Annex in downtown Hinesville, Georgia.

Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes:

• 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
• Free term life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & wellness program

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.