Real Estate Property Inspector

Tax Assessor

Collects and compiles data and operates a computer in performance of routine clerical duties to maintain business records and reports by performing the following duties.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Visits, inspects and collects data for real property and mobiles as assigned by the appraiser they are assisting.
• Answers telephones.
• Assists tax payers and other customers with property inquiries.
• Directs customer needs to the proper department.
• Analyzes data to ensure the information is correct.
• Completes address changes in Manatron.
• Processes agriculture applications and general inquiries. Field inspections as necessary.
• Understands the Policy and Procedures of the Tax Assessor's office including the South Carolina laws that govern the Tax Assessor's office.
• Assists the Appraisal department locating mobile homes, measuring real property improvements and gathering all information for the appraisal process through site visits.
• Conducts various tasks including using a computer to assist appraisers in completing projects.
• Performs other duties and related work as instructed and assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses: South Carolina driver's license

Reasoning Ability, Mathematical and Language Skills:

• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: Orangeburg County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Orangeburg County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

The County offers great total compensation and benefits package. Those benefits include the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays
• State Pension Retirement
• 401K
• Companion Life ($20K company paid life insurance)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical Spending Account (MSA)
• Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (AFLAC, Mark III, etc)
• Free Will Preparation Services
• PEBA Perks – Wellness Screening Benefits – Valu Based Benefits at No Cost to Employee
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)