TAX APPRAISER - RESIDENTIAL

Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals delivering essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to appraise residential construction and improvements to determine the assessed value for tax purposes. Manage property listings by performing field inspections of real property, inspect exterior improvements, and record new construction. Utilize CAMA systems to perform daily tasks, annual tasks, and reappraisal tasks. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Responsibilities

• Enters real estate data into database, inputs parcel information for the appraisal process and calculates the assessed tax value.
• Reviews permits and listings to determine if a field visit is required to set new or adjust tax assessments on properties throughout the County.
• Appraises residential dwellings by accurately measuring outside dimensions of buildings and documents the appraisal with sketches, images, and an appropriate listing of building components.
• Performs work involving appraisal of new and existing construction, parcel slips and combinations, and sales.
• Researches and gathers information to render an accurate judgement of value.
• Communicates with taxpayers concerning tax values on properties in the county.
• Prepares reports to defend the County's tax valuation on appeals to the Board of Equalization and Review and the Property Tax Commission.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of real estate valuation or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Requires certification as a Real Property Appraiser from the North Carolina Department of Revenue within two (2) years of employment.
• Requires certification as a Personal Property Appraiser from the North Carolina Department of Revenue within two (2) years of employment.
• Requires certification as a Real Property Appraiser with the North Carolina Association of Assessing Officers within three (3) years of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Skills

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate appraising for assessment purposes.
• General knowledge of building construction.
• Working knowledge of the State laws relating to real property assessing.
• Ability to read and understand structural building construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to analyze factors which tend to influence the value of property and to exercise judgment in the determination of property values.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and other employees.

Physical Demands

Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of the fingers, hands, or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Work Environment

Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels; Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.

Pay

$54,312 - $65,500

Schedule

Full-Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Non-Exempt