Appraises property to determine fair value for county or state tax or other purposes.
Positions in this class perform entry-to-journey-level property appraisal for tax and other purposes.
Collects and analyzes market data for use in developing appraisals. Completes field forms and improvement records. Researches legal records to determine current ownership and land areas for appraisal. Screens changes or corrections to property improvement records. Collects and analyzes field data for appraisals and for inventories of state-owned property. Meets with tax representatives. Defends tax appraisals in hearings. Reviews and audits property tax returns. Appraises selected properties and prepares reports pertaining to appraisals. Examines appraisals by contract appraisers and reports on the confidence level of those appraisals.
Knowledge of appraisal theory and practice. Knowledge of the Marshall Valuation Service Computerized Cost Program and cost manuals. Ability to successfully complete courses of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Society of Real Estate Appraisers or the International Association of Assessing Officers. Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with the public. Ability to make independent judgments in a variety of situations. Ability to communicate effectively.
Some positions in this class require the successful completion of the basic appraisal course offered by the appraisal industry. Other positions require the successful completion of the basic, income and other courses offered by the appraisal industry.
A bachelor's degree and experience in real estate appraisal. An appraisal designation and real estate appraisal experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.