Real Property Appraiser

Job Summary Person County Government is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Real Property Appraiser to join the Tax Office team. This professional position plays a critical role in ensuring equitable property taxation by accurately discovering, listing, measuring, analyzing, and appraising real, commercial, and personal property throughout the County. If you have a strong understanding of property valuation, enjoy field and office work, and are committed to serving the public with fairness and integrity, we encourage you to apply. Essential Functions Participates in the appraising of farm, residential, commercial, industrial and mobile homes and other properties to determine their value; photographs and sketches layouts of structures; determines grade of material and quality of workmanship. Assists the public via telephone or in person with inquiries concerning appraised values and procedures. Implements valuation policy to be used in the tax appraisal program. Prepares a variety of reports and records for submission as required. Performs related work as assigned. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements High School Graduation or GED equivalent. Special Certifications and Licenses Requires Real Property Appraiser Certification from the Department of Revenue within two (2) years of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Pre-Employment Screening A pre-employment drug screen for all candidates. Positions designated by Person County as Safety Sensitive are also subject to random drug and alcohol testing. A background check for all candidates. Some positions also require a credit check. Additional screening and testing required for some positions. Within 3 days of the start of your employment with the County, you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the US. Equal Opportunity Statement Person County Government is an Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer. Employment Status This is a non-exempt position working 37.5 hours weekly/1950 hours annually. Employee Benefits NC STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM: Employee contributes 6% of pre-tax salary and county contributes 14.39% for county employees and 16.08% for law enforcement effective 7/1/2024. EMPIR 401K & 457: County contributes 5% of your salary into the 401k and you can contribute up to 80% of your compensation or up to $17,500. No county contribution for part-time.

PAID LEAVE:

ANNUAL LEAVE: 0‑2 years 12 days per year; 3‑4 years 15 days per year; 5‑9 years 17 days per year; 10‑14 years 20 days per year; 15‑19 years 22 days; 20+ years 25 days per year. SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year. HOLIDAYS: 12 paid holidays per year. PARENTAL LEAVE: 30 paid days of new parent leave. VOLUNTEER LEAVE: Up to 24 hours of paid time off per fiscal year to volunteer with a public educational institution or non‑profit organization. WELLNESS DAY: 1 day per year. PAY PROGRAM: MERIT INCREASES – Annual increases based upon performance (up to 3%). LONGEVITY PAY (Part‑time & full‑time): 1 year, but less than 5 years – 0.5% of annual salary 5 years, but less than 10 years – 1% of annual salary 10 years, but less than 15 years – 2% of annual salary 15 years, but less than 20 years – 3.25% of annual salary 20 years, but less than 25 years – 4.5% of annual salary 25 years or more – 5.75% of annual salary TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM: Employees may be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to a total of eight hundred dollars ($2,500) per fiscal year. CERTIFICATIONS: 1.5% salary increase per advanced certification pertaining to the job. DIRECT DEPOSIT: Person County Government employees are paid bi-weekly with Direct Deposit.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS:

COUNTY EMPLOYEE GYM: $25 membership fee per year for full-time or $50 for part-time public safety employees at the Sheriff's Dept. or EMS whose position requires you to be 'fit for duty'. WALK OR WORK OUT PROGRAM: The County allows employees to be physically active three times a week for 45 minutes. PERSON COUNTY SAFETY: Person County is committed to conducting all operations as safely and efficiently as possible. The safety of all employees and the general public, both inside and outside our facilities, is of great importance and one of our major goals.

INSURANCE:

HEALTH INSURANCE – HSA - CIGNA: County contributes $1,200 to HSA account – pro-rated by insurance effective date. Employee – $0.00/month; Employee +1 child – $217.80/month; Employee + children – $283.14/month; Employee + spouse – $806.95/month; Family – $1,062.86/month. HEALTH INSURANCE – TRADITIONAL PLAN – CIGNA: Employee – $54.45/month; Employee +1 child – $435.60/month; Employee + children – $522.72/month; Employee + spouse – $1,324.87/month; Family – $1,721.48/month. DENTAL INSURANCE: Employee – $0.00/month (County pays 100% premium); Employee + child(ren) – $54.91/month; Employee + spouse – $38.11/month; Family – $94.27/month. VISION: Employee – $7.28/month; Employee + child(ren) – $16.62/month; Employee + spouse – $14.54/month; Family – $25.62/month. LIFE INSURANCE: $10,000 Policy provided by the County; Supplemental Life Insurance available for $25,000 to $100,000 policies. SUPPLEMENTAL POLICIES: AFLAC; MET LIFE CANCER; FSA (MEDICAL/CHILD CARE); Mass Mutual Whole Life; SHORT/LONG-TERM DISABILITY. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs