Conducts or oversees appraisals of properties for tax or other purposes.
Positions in this class perform complex appraisals and/or manage an appraisal unit or section.
Collects and analyzes market data to determine capitalization rates, tax rates, economic rents, vacancy losses and other values for use in developing appraisals. Selects, trains and supervises the field appraisal staff; provides leadership and direction to the staff in the scheduling and conduct of projects. Meets with corporate officers, tax representatives, accountants, attorneys and property owners to discuss tax law and appraisals. Trains county appraisers and their staffs in the appraisal of real property in their jurisdictions. Prepares and presents summaries of local county hearings which are appealed. Examines appraisals prepared by contract appraisers and reports the confidence level of those appraisals. Defends and explains exception decisions to taxpayers and government officials. Appears in court as an expert witness concerning property tax matters. Assists the Insurance Reserve Fund in resolving problems relating to the Replacement Cost Report. Estimates replacement costs for selected buildings, structures and land improvements.
Knowledge of appraisal theory and practice. Knowledge of South Carolina property tax laws and regulations. Knowledge of auditing techniques and procedures. Knowledge of the Marshall Valuation Service Computerized Cost Program and cost manuals. Ability to instruct and train personnel in the fundamentals of property appraisal. 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 understand and utilize computer applications in the appraisal process. Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with the public. Ability to make independent judgments in a variety of situations. Ability to communicate effectively.
A bachelor's degree and experience in real estate appraisal. An appraisal designation may be substituted for the real estate appraisal experience.