Appraisal Technician I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts onsite field inspections of residential, agricultural, and commercial parcels to verify dimensions, occupancy, physical condition, and land use.
• Measures structures, additions, mobile homes, and improvements using standard equipment such as tape measures or laser tools.
• Colls and uploads field photos and relevant documentation into the County’s CAMA and GIS systems.
• Prepares digital sketches of structures and mobile homes for property records.
• Updates parcel data in the assessment database based on field observations and building permits.
• Aids with verification of Certificates of Occupancy, mobile home registrations, and final building inspections.
• Organizes building permit packets and communicates with municipalities and the Building Codes Office as directed.
• Aids in locating and reviewing new dock permits or property changes via state and local databases (e.g., DHEC).
• Operates a County vehicle to travel to and from assigned field inspection areas.
• Provides basic customer service support, responding to inquiries from taxpayers, appraisers, and interdepartmental staff.
• Supports damage assessments for properties affected by storms or disasters under supervision.
• Maintains accurate field logs, records, reports, and documentation of site visits.
• Performs related administrative duties and other job-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid South Carolina driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• One (1) year of experience in real estate, property inspection, appraisal support, permitting, or a related field is preferred.
• The ability to read and interpret plats, deeds, tax maps, and property layout plans is required.
• A strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in the field is essential.
• Familiarity with GPS, tablets, or property sketching software is a plus.

Special Requirements

• Knowledge of County assessment processes and field data collection standards is necessary.
• Customer service principles and interdepartmental coordination are important.
• Data entry, document review, and parcel-level recordkeeping skills are required.
• Skills in measuring and documenting property improvements, reading maps, permits, and land use documents, and using mobile field technology and office software systems are beneficial.
• The ability to communicate clearly with taxpayers and staff in person and in writing is crucial.
• The ability to work outdoors in various environmental conditions, lift and carry up to 25 pounds, maintain accurate records, and follow established procedures is required.
• The ability to apply discretion when dealing with the public or sensitive property information is essential.