Real Property Appraiser

Position Summary

Collect, compile, research, and analyze real estate data for ad valorem valuation. Perform on-site inspections to verify physical characteristics of land and buildings, and to formulate valuation decisions. Verify and evaluate property sales and other real property information; apply this information to provide an estimate of value appropriate to the property classification. Review property valuation appeals, prepares written appraisals for valuation defense, including investigation and formal response to protests, appeals and complaints, represents the county at hearings, and testifies in court as required. Prepare reports using a variety of statistical methodologies and software, and per guidelines established by the Appraisal Standards Board. Perform reviews of properties to assure assessment uniformity as verified by state audit. Assist taxpayers and other agencies and organizations to obtain real estate information, and provides explanation of appraisal methods, statutes, and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Collect, compile, research, and analyze real estate data for ad valorem valuation
• Perform on-site inspections to verify physical characteristics of land and buildings, and to formulate valuation decisions
• Verify and evaluate property sales and other real property information; apply this information to provide an estimate of value appropriate to the property classification
• Review property valuation appeals, prepares written appraisals for valuation defense, including investigation and formal response to protests, appeals and complaints, represents the county at hearings, and testifies in court as required
• Prepare reports using a variety of statistical methodologies and software, and per guidelines established by the Appraisal Standards Board
• Perform reviews of properties to assure assessment uniformity as verified by state audit
• Aid taxpayers and other agencies and organizations to obtain real estate information, and provides explanation of appraisal methods, statutes, and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of direct appraisal or appraisal related experience
• Associate's degree
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
• Requires County Driving Privileges
• NC Dept. of Revenue as a County Real Property Appraiser within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Completion of IAAO Course 101 or equivalent
• Completion of IAAO Course 102 and 300
• CNCA certification

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of Principles, practices, methods and requirements of real estate appraisal
• Understanding the proper application of the Schedule of Values
• Real estate principles, practices, markets and values
• Materials, methods, for measuring and listing, structures, yard features and buildings
• Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work

Skills

• Active Listening
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Collecting, analyzing, correlating and applying relevant information to determine property values
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Strong Oral and Written communication skills to be used in interactions with external and internal customers; ability to prepare oral presentations for managers and staff; ability to compose correspondence, memorandums, reports and other documents
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public
• Data analysis, sound judgment and problem solving
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing statistical data and information materials

Abilities

• Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Collaboration
• Communication

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.