Appraiser I or II

Unified Government Of Athens-Clarke County

Job Location:

Athens, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Purpose & Job Related Requirements: REPORTS TO: Varies
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Subject to a six-month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: 115 $48055 Appraiser I
PAY GRADE 116 $50457 Appraiser II
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to review and appraise the typical types of residential and light commercial properties. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: locating and valuing parcels of property; gathering all information needed for appraisal of property; preparing and supporting documentation to defend contested assessments; assisting general public; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

Work Schedule:8:00am - 5:00pm Monday thru Friday

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: APPRASIER I

High school diploma or equivalent with one year of property appraisal GIS or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Must possess Appraiser I Certification or have the ability to obtain Appraiser I certification within 18 months of hire.

APPRASIER II

High school diploma or equivalent with two years of drafting and appraisal or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Must possess Appraiser II Certification or have the ability to obtain Appraiser II certification within one year of date of hire.
Essential Duties Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Appraiser I:
When Assigned to Real Property:

Assists in the appraisal of real property in Athens-Clarke County by conducting on-site reviews which include measuring the structures present on property and observing the characteristics physical condition and quality of construction.

Measures and records new or improved buildings to assist in determining valuations.

Reviews measures and updates existing remodeled and renovated properties.

Locates and identifies new improvements and new tracts of land in the area to be appraised.

Sketches property and/or its improvements to determine valuation and assist in data entry.

Estimates percentage complete on new construction as of January 1 of each year.

Reviews tax maps and plats to determine size shape area and land value of property and to correct any errant data.

Reviews sales to verify property information and correct any errant data.

Assists taxpayers surveyors attorneys appraisers foresters and realtors with questions concerning property location property information and deeds.

Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone locating and filing property record cards and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.

May assist other office personnel and/or personal property appraisers.

May assist in the maintaining of historical use assessments and conservation use properties.

May assist in the reviewing valuing processing and updating of manufactured homes.

Performs other duties as required.

When Assigned to Personal Property:

Maintains Personal Property account files and related documents.

Appraises all marine and aircraft equipment through an analysis of pricing codes and manuals.

Processes all personal property reporting forms including entering receipt dates updating administrative information and setting up new accounts.

Reviews and updates personal property information and values from reporting forms as instructed.

Assists CPAs accountants attorneys and other taxpayers with questions concerning valuations property ownership parcel location and other inquiries.

Coordinates business license data with the Finance Department including selecting new business accounts and preparing personal property reporting forms.

Reviews variety of documents including city directories telephone books and local newspapers to determine properties eligible for taxation.

Processes error/NOD slips for the Personal Property Division.

Receives and process all financing statements from the Office of the Clerk of Court.

Assembles work for appraisers and Personal Property Supervisor.

Types correspondence and forms as required by the Personal Property Division staff.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs other duties as required.

When Assigned to Information Technology:

Verifies deed and plat information from the Clerk of Superior Court; verifies that Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration for the recorded document has been submitted and is fully completed; reviews document for content and identifies or verifies parcel number; determines if document conveys a portion of or the entire parcel.

Updates ownership record and sales portion of the Real Property Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system by early February each digest year; completed information is forwarded to Tax Commissioners Office.

Assists taxpayers surveyors attorneys appraisers foresters and realtors with questions concerning property location property information and deeds. Calculates acreage for properties that are questioned.

Reviews property tax returns from Tax Commissioners Office.

Reviews homestead applications for validity.

Reviews Conservation Use and Environmentally Sensitive applications; reviews exempt applications; reviews the Landmark and Rehabilitated Historical applications.

Verifies data reviews and/or processes error slips/NODs makes copies of Parcel Action forms and transfers to Tax Commissioners Office.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone locating and filing property record cards assisting other appraisers and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.

Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.

Performs other duties as required.

Appraiser II:
When Assigned to Real Property:

Appraises real property in Clarke County by conducting on-site reviews which include measuring the structures present on property and observing the characteristics physical condition and quality of construction.

Measures and records new or improved buildings to assist in determining new valuations.

Reviews measures and updates existing remodeled and renovated properties.

Locates and identifies new improvements and new tracts of land in the area to be appraised.

Inputs analyzes and evaluates final results of fieldwork to determine valuation; all fieldwork should be complete and input by February 1 of each digest year.

Sketches property and/or its improvements to determine valuation and assist in data entry.

Estimates percentage complete on new construction as of January 1 of each year.

Reads tax maps and plats to determine size shape area and land value of property and to correct any errant data.

Monitors costs of construction and materials to develop an equitable basis for assessing property.

Reviews sales ratio studies to ensure uniformity of value and to assist in updating property values.

Represents the Tax Assessors Office in Board of Equalization hearings to defend values.

Prepares and appraises land splits new homesteaded mobile homes and new subdivisions for annual Tax Digest; assists in completing new Tax Digest.

Reviews sales to verify property information and correct any errant data.

Assists taxpayers surveyors attorneys appraisers foresters and realtors with questions concerning property location property information and deeds.

Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone locating and filing property record cards and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.

May assist other office personnel and/or personal property appraisers.

May assist in the maintaining of historical use assessments and conservation use properties.

May act as the manufactured home coordinator by valuing processing and updating the pre-bill mobile home digest.

Performs other duties as required.

When Assigned to Personal Property:

Processes personal property returns by reviewing incoming reports obtaining necessary schedules and assigning new or updated values; should be completed by mid April of each year according to yearly digest schedule.

Locates and appraises new parcels of personal property in Athens-Clarke County and updates appraisals of existing properties; conducts field reviews.

Reviews business license data from Finance to determine new accounts and ownership changes of existing accounts; maintains and updates files for new businesses.

Assists in performing processing and reviewing Personal Property audits.

Assists with preparing personal property data files in order to print sort and mail return forms and/or Change of Assessment Notices to property owners in accordance with applicable statutory requirements of state law; must be completed in a timely manner according to digest schedule.

Coordinates and enters personal property and real estate data that is used in valuation process.

Aids in the scheduling and processing of Board of Equalization hearings for personal property accounts.

Represents the Tax Assessors Office at personal property appeal hearings.

May act as the manufactured home coordinator by valuing processing and updating the pre-bill mobile home digest.

Processes corrections and error notices for the Tax Assessors and Tax Commissioners offices.

Performs field appraisals of the typical types of real and/or personal property.

Researches pricing codes depreciation schedules and schedules of trends in order to complete studies of comparable properties.

Assists the general public by answering questions concerning the valuation of personal property.

Checks variety of documents such as local newspapers city directories and business license applications.

Processes returned mail.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs other duties as required.

When Assigned to Information Technology:

Verifies and interprets deed and plat information from the Clerk of Superior Court; verifies that Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration for the recorded document has been submitted and is fully completed; reviews document for content and identifies or verifies parcel number; determines if document conveys a portion of or the entire parcel.

Updates ownership record and sales portion of the Real Property Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system by early February each digest year; completed information is forwarded to Tax Commissioners Office.

Assists taxpayers surveyors attorneys appraisers foresters and realtors with questions concerning property location property information and deeds. Calculates acreage for properties that are questioned.

Receives property tax returns from Tax Commissioners Office after April 1 filing closure date; makes appropriate notations in the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system; sorts return forms into various categories; forwards the returns to the Real Property Division appraisal staff for review purposes; initiates correspondence when applicable to property owners for further information or action.

Reviews homestead applications for validity; compiles listing of approvals and denials to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors; generates letters notifying property owners of denial and outlining the steps for the appeal procedure.

Receives Conservation Use and Environmentally Sensitive applications between January 1 and April 1; collects and verifies data on each application; visits each parcel to evaluate the qualifications of the property; prepares a property list with recommendations to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors.

Receives exempt applications; verifies data by a site visit; prepares an application list with recommendations to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors.

Receives and maintains the Landmark and Rehabilitated Historical applications that have previously been approved by the historical division for Athens-Clarke County and the Department of Natural Resources; verifies data of the structure by a site visit; prepares a property list with recommendations to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors.

Receives appeal letters reviews each one for content and timeliness logs into appeal module of the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system making applicable notes; distributes appeal letters to staff for field review; maintains updated records of appeals progress through review process.

Assists with facilitating appeals between the Tax Assessors Office and the Board of Equalization; updates information in appeal module; generates all associated paperwork needed for hearing; processes disposition sheets to the Tax Commissioners Office concerning results of hearing.

Receives Public utility assessments; identifies parcel numbers; verifies information; prepares and mails assessment notice to company; receives and logs appeals; verifies timeliness; calculates uncontested assessment; transmits to Tax Commissioner.

Verifies data initiates and/or processes error slips/NODs makes copies of Parcel Action forms and transfers to Tax Commissioners Office.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone locating and filing property record cards assisting other appraisers and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.

Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.

Performs other duties as required.

When Assigned to GIS:

Inputs new data into geographical information system using computer-aided design operations and data exchange programs.

Creates and attaches attributes to new and existing map entities.

Maintains and edits attribute database.

Edits existing map data for greater accuracy.

Queries specific views of geographic information system utilizing SQL language.

Runs hydraulic modeling software for system status/information.

Researches evaluates recommends installs and configures new/upgraded software.

Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the Tax Assessors Office as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Appraiser I.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the office.

Knowledge of blueprints zoning maps property deeds and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.

Knowledge of various computer software programs as necessary in the performance of job duties.

Ability to compile organize prepare and maintain an assortment of records reports and information in an effective manner and according to office and/or governmental regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.

Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.

Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.

Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.

Ability to plan organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the office.
Supplemental Information: (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and office equipment including a computer scanner drafting equipment etc. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking standing bending stooping pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling seeing talking hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of light work. Must be able to walk over various terrain in order to do field work and appraisals.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of deeds spread sheets blueprints drawings zoning maps appraisal and informational documentation directions instructions and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare new tax maps appraisals split deeds property record cards using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative technical or professional languages including legal and engineering terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize and determine percentages; execute mathematical equations using geometric shapes such as polygons triangles etc. involving angles of any degree.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with drafting equipment computers scanners planimeters etc.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using office and drafting equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard lift bend push and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computer scanner planimeter etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or.

Purpose & Job Related RequirementsREPORTS TO: VariesFLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptCLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Subject to a six-month probationary period.PAY GRADE: 115 $48055 Appraiser IPAY GRADE 116 $50457 Appraiser IISAFETY SENSITIVE: NoPurpose of JobThe purpose of this job is to review and apprai...

Purpose & Job Related Requirements: REPORTS TO: Varies
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Subject to a six-month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: 115 $48055 Appraiser I
PAY GRADE 116 $50457 Appraiser II
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to review and appraise the typical types of residential and light commercial properties. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: locating and valuing parcels of property; gathering all information needed for appraisal of property; preparing and supporting documentation to defend contested assessments; assisting general public; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements

Work Schedule:8:00am - 5:00pm Monday thru Friday

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation responsible for the safety readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACCs safe driving policy.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: APPRASIER I

High school diploma or equivalent with one year of property appraisal GIS or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Must possess Appraiser I Certification or have the ability to obtain Appraiser I certification within 18 months of hire.

APPRASIER II

High school diploma or equivalent with two years of drafting and appraisal or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this position.

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Must possess Appraiser II Certification or have the ability to obtain Appraiser II certification within one year of date of hire.
Essential Duties Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Appraiser I:
When Assigned to Real Property:

Assists in the appraisal of real property in Athens-Clarke County by conducting on-site reviews which include measuring the structures present on property and observing the characteristics physical condition and quality of construction.

Measures and records new or improved buildings to assist in determining valuations.

Reviews measures and updates existing remodeled and renovated properties.

Locates and identifies new improvements and new tracts of land in the area to be appraised.

Sketches property and/or its improvements to determine valuation and assist in data entry.

Estimates percentage complete on new construction as of January 1 of each year.

Reviews tax maps and plats to determine size shape area and land value of property and to correct any errant data.

Reviews sales to verify property information and correct any errant data.

Assists taxpayers surveyors attorneys appraisers foresters and realtors with questions concerning property location property information and deeds.

Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone locating and filing property record cards and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.

May assist other office personnel and/or personal property appraisers.

May assist in the maintaining of historical use assessments and conservation use properties.

May assist in the reviewing valuing processing and updating of manufactured homes.

Performs other duties as required.

When Assigned to Personal Property:

Maintains Personal Property account files and related documents.

Appraises all marine and aircraft equipment through an analysis of pricing codes and manuals.

Processes all personal property reporting forms including entering receipt dates updating administrative information and setting up new accounts.

Reviews and updates personal property information and values from reporting forms as instructed.

Assists CPAs accountants attorneys and other taxpayers with questions concerning valuations property ownership parcel location and other inquiries.

Coordinates business license data with the Finance Department including selecting new business accounts and preparing personal property reporting forms.

Reviews variety of documents including city directories telephone books and local newspapers to determine properties eligible for taxation.

Processes error/NOD slips for the Personal Property Division.

Receives and process all financing statements from the Office of the Clerk of Court.

Assembles work for appraisers and Personal Property Supervisor.

Types correspondence and forms as required by the Personal Property Division staff.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs other duties as required.

When Assigned to Information Technology:

Verifies deed and plat information from the Clerk of Superior Court; verifies that Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration for the recorded document has been submitted and is fully completed; reviews document for content and identifies or verifies parcel number; determines if document conveys a portion of or the entire parcel.

Updates ownership record and sales portion of the Real Property Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system by early February each digest year; completed information is forwarded to Tax Commissioners Office.

Assists taxpayers surveyors attorneys appraisers foresters and realtors with questions concerning property location property information and deeds. Calculates acreage for properties that are questioned.

Reviews property tax returns from Tax Commissioners Office.

Reviews homestead applications for validity.

Reviews Conservation Use and Environmentally Sensitive applications; reviews exempt applications; reviews the Landmark and Rehabilitated Historical applications.

Verifies data reviews and/or processes error slips/NODs makes copies of Parcel Action forms and transfers to Tax Commissioners Office.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone locating and filing property record cards assisting other appraisers and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.

Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.

Performs other duties as required.

Appraiser II:
When Assigned to Real Property:

Appraises real property in Clarke County by conducting on-site reviews which include measuring the structures present on property and observing the characteristics physical condition and quality of construction.

Measures and records new or improved buildings to assist in determining new valuations.

Reviews measures and updates existing remodeled and renovated properties.

Locates and identifies new improvements and new tracts of land in the area to be appraised.

Inputs analyzes and evaluates final results of fieldwork to determine valuation; all fieldwork should be complete and input by February 1 of each digest year.

Sketches property and/or its improvements to determine valuation and assist in data entry.

Estimates percentage complete on new construction as of January 1 of each year.

Reads tax maps and plats to determine size shape area and land value of property and to correct any errant data.

Monitors costs of construction and materials to develop an equitable basis for assessing property.

Reviews sales ratio studies to ensure uniformity of value and to assist in updating property values.

Represents the Tax Assessors Office in Board of Equalization hearings to defend values.

Prepares and appraises land splits new homesteaded mobile homes and new subdivisions for annual Tax Digest; assists in completing new Tax Digest.

Reviews sales to verify property information and correct any errant data.

Assists taxpayers surveyors attorneys appraisers foresters and realtors with questions concerning property location property information and deeds.

Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone locating and filing property record cards and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.

May assist other office personnel and/or personal property appraisers.

May assist in the maintaining of historical use assessments and conservation use properties.

May act as the manufactured home coordinator by valuing processing and updating the pre-bill mobile home digest.

Performs other duties as required.

When Assigned to Personal Property:

Processes personal property returns by reviewing incoming reports obtaining necessary schedules and assigning new or updated values; should be completed by mid April of each year according to yearly digest schedule.

Locates and appraises new parcels of personal property in Athens-Clarke County and updates appraisals of existing properties; conducts field reviews.

Reviews business license data from Finance to determine new accounts and ownership changes of existing accounts; maintains and updates files for new businesses.

Assists in performing processing and reviewing Personal Property audits.

Assists with preparing personal property data files in order to print sort and mail return forms and/or Change of Assessment Notices to property owners in accordance with applicable statutory requirements of state law; must be completed in a timely manner according to digest schedule.

Coordinates and enters personal property and real estate data that is used in valuation process.

Aids in the scheduling and processing of Board of Equalization hearings for personal property accounts.

Represents the Tax Assessors Office at personal property appeal hearings.

May act as the manufactured home coordinator by valuing processing and updating the pre-bill mobile home digest.

Processes corrections and error notices for the Tax Assessors and Tax Commissioners offices.

Performs field appraisals of the typical types of real and/or personal property.

Researches pricing codes depreciation schedules and schedules of trends in order to complete studies of comparable properties.

Assists the general public by answering questions concerning the valuation of personal property.

Checks variety of documents such as local newspapers city directories and business license applications.

Processes returned mail.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs other duties as required.

When Assigned to Information Technology:

Verifies and interprets deed and plat information from the Clerk of Superior Court; verifies that Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration for the recorded document has been submitted and is fully completed; reviews document for content and identifies or verifies parcel number; determines if document conveys a portion of or the entire parcel.

Updates ownership record and sales portion of the Real Property Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system by early February each digest year; completed information is forwarded to Tax Commissioners Office.

Assists taxpayers surveyors attorneys appraisers foresters and realtors with questions concerning property location property information and deeds. Calculates acreage for properties that are questioned.

Receives property tax returns from Tax Commissioners Office after April 1 filing closure date; makes appropriate notations in the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system; sorts return forms into various categories; forwards the returns to the Real Property Division appraisal staff for review purposes; initiates correspondence when applicable to property owners for further information or action.

Reviews homestead applications for validity; compiles listing of approvals and denials to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors; generates letters notifying property owners of denial and outlining the steps for the appeal procedure.

Receives Conservation Use and Environmentally Sensitive applications between January 1 and April 1; collects and verifies data on each application; visits each parcel to evaluate the qualifications of the property; prepares a property list with recommendations to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors.

Receives exempt applications; verifies data by a site visit; prepares an application list with recommendations to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors.

Receives and maintains the Landmark and Rehabilitated Historical applications that have previously been approved by the historical division for Athens-Clarke County and the Department of Natural Resources; verifies data of the structure by a site visit; prepares a property list with recommendations to be acted upon by the Board of Assessors.

Receives appeal letters reviews each one for content and timeliness logs into appeal module of the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system making applicable notes; distributes appeal letters to staff for field review; maintains updated records of appeals progress through review process.

Assists with facilitating appeals between the Tax Assessors Office and the Board of Equalization; updates information in appeal module; generates all associated paperwork needed for hearing; processes disposition sheets to the Tax Commissioners Office concerning results of hearing.

Receives Public utility assessments; identifies parcel numbers; verifies information; prepares and mails assessment notice to company; receives and logs appeals; verifies timeliness; calculates uncontested assessment; transmits to Tax Commissioner.

Verifies data initiates and/or processes error slips/NODs makes copies of Parcel Action forms and transfers to Tax Commissioners Office.

Attends conferences seminars and continued education courses as required.

Performs miscellaneous tasks such as answering telephone locating and filing property record cards assisting other appraisers and correlating and assigning map numbers to current building permits.

Assists the public in the use of the computer appraisal system.

Performs other duties as required.

When Assigned to GIS:

Inputs new data into geographical information system using computer-aided design operations and data exchange programs.

Creates and attaches attributes to new and existing map entities.

Maintains and edits attribute database.

Edits existing map data for greater accuracy.

Queries specific views of geographic information system utilizing SQL language.

Runs hydraulic modeling software for system status/information.

Researches evaluates recommends installs and configures new/upgraded software.

Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the Tax Assessors Office as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Appraiser I.

Knowledge of the terminology used within the office.

Knowledge of blueprints zoning maps property deeds and procedures and methods as required in the performance of duties.

Knowledge of various computer software programs as necessary in the performance of job duties.

Ability to compile organize prepare and maintain an assortment of records reports and information in an effective manner and according to office and/or governmental regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and other staff members.

Ability to use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations.

Ability to handle required mathematical calculations.

Ability to utilize and understand computer applications and techniques as necessary in the completion of daily assignments.

Ability to plan organize and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to comprehend and apply regulations and procedures of the office.
Supplemental Information: (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and office equipment including a computer scanner drafting equipment etc. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking standing bending stooping pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling seeing talking hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of light work. Must be able to walk over various terrain in order to do field work and appraisals.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires ability to read a variety of deeds spread sheets blueprints drawings zoning maps appraisal and informational documentation directions instructions and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare new tax maps appraisals split deeds property record cards using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise voice control and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand basic principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative technical or professional languages including legal and engineering terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize and determine percentages; execute mathematical equations using geometric shapes such as polygons triangles etc. involving angles of any degree.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with drafting equipment computers scanners planimeters etc.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using office and drafting equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard lift bend push and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as computer scanner planimeter etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or.