Real Property Appraiser

Appraisal And Re-Evaluation Of Real Estate For Tax Purposes

We are glad you are interested in joining our team and serving the citizens of Scotland County! Scotland County employees work to improve the wellbeing and safety of citizens' lives. As a county employee you will work with others who value respect, teamwork, dependability, accountability, innovation and excellence. We offer flexible work scheduling and a full benefits package including medical insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and membership in the North Carolina retirement system. An employee in this position performs responsible technical and professional work in the appraisal and re-evaluation of real estate for tax purposes.

Examples of duties include:

• Performs field listing and assessing duties; appraises residential dwellings, farm, and vacant properties, and building improvements such as pools, piers and storage buildings; determine exterior and interior dimensions of buildings, including the foundation, exterior walls, type of roofing, number of rooms and areas, finishes, types of HVAC, etc.; determines functional and physical depreciation of the structure; photographs properties, documents field measurements and enters property information into tax appraisal software.
• Makes decisions as to the quality and construction details of the property being assessed to maintain consistency within neighborhoods; appraises properties by giving the structures or land a fair and consistent evaluation with the market value for tax assessment.
• Monitors sales and analyzes factors that influence property values; monitors local property trends and construction activities.
• Works with property owners and attempts to resolve any appeals before going to the Board of Equalization and Review; researches and compiles information substantiating values and defends values on appeals before the Board.
• Communicates with property owners during the appraisal processes; answers questions from taxpayers, attorneys, appraisers, real estate agents and other regarding questions about tax value, sales, location etc.
• Provides general customer service to tax payers, the general public, attorneys, developers, banks, realtors and others.

Additional duties include:

• Backs up other staff as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Typical qualifications include:

Graduation from a community college with major course work in real estate, business or a related field, and some experience in real property appraisal; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special requirements include:

• Certification by the State of North Carolina as a County Real Property Appraiser within two years of employment.
• Possession of a valid NC Driver's License.

Supplemental information includes:

• Criminal records check, drug screen, references and transcripts will be required for the successful candidate.
• All applications will be considered but not necessarily interviewed.
• Resume in lieu of a completed application is not acceptable.
• Diplomas and Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant.

Scotland County offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, supplemental plans and retirement programs.

Health: We offer a high-deductible health plan with a $5000 deductible (Single). This program includes a Health Savings Account (HSA). Employee only coverage is completely funded by the County, PLUS the County contributes $1200 to the HSA annually.

Dental: Our dental plan provides for preventive services, such as cleanings each year, at 100%. There is a $25 deductible for other services. Basic services pays at 80% and other major services at 50%. The County contributes $14.47 per month for employee coverage.

Voluntary Plans: Employees may choose from a variety of plans arranged through Mark III Benefits. These include AFLAC Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity plans; MetLife Group Cancer; MassMutual Whole Life; and Superior Vision plans. In addition we offer Short-term and Long-term disability.

Life Insurance: The County provides $10,000 Basic Life insurance for employees. An employee may choose to purchase additional voluntary term life insurance.

Retirement: Pension is offered through the N.C. Local Government Employees' Retirement System. Employees are required to contribute 6% of gross wages toward their account. The County also contributes at 14.40% (law enforcement 16.08%). 401(k) and 457 are supplemental retirement plans administered by Empower. For the 401(k) plan, employees contributing a minimum of 1% are eligible for the County contribution of 2.5% toward their account. Employees contributing at least 3% or greater are eligible for a County Contribution of 3%. Law Enforcement Officers receive a 5% County contribution. The 401(k) plan offers both pre-tax and Roth after-tax contributions. The 457 plan is tax-deferred with no minimum contribution requirements.

Longevity Pay: The County offers longevity pay to employees with at least 5 years of continuous service.