APPRAISAL TECHNICIAN FT

Muskegon-County,-Mi; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon County is seeking an Appraisal Technician to support the Equalization Department in both field and office work. You will measure real property, review personal property cost records, and assist in preparing formal appraisal reports.

Responsibilities include analyzing maps and legal descriptions, sketching building configurations, and interviewing owners to ensure accurate appraisals. The role requires flexibility for outdoor work and strict compliance with state tax laws.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 2 years college coursework in related fields; GED acceptable with GIS/inspection experience.
• Must obtain MCAT or MCAO certification within 1 year; valid Michigan driver’s license required.
• Must provide own transportation for field duties when county vehicle is unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Perform field and office tasks in appraisal of real and personal property.
• Measure property features and interpret maps and legal descriptions.
• Interview owners/occupants to support accurate appraisals and prepare reports.

Skills

Residential field inspections

Education

Associate’s degree

2+ years college coursework

GED

MCAT/MCAO certification possibility

Job description

An Appraisal Technician, under the supervision of the Equalization Director, Deputy Equalization Director and Assessment/Equalization Manager performs and assists in the field and office assignments pertaining to the appraisal of both real and personal property. An employee in this class measures the physical characteristics of real property, evaluates cost records of personal property and assists in the preparation of formal appraisal reports. An Appraisal Technician assists in analyzing a variety of maps and legal descriptions, initially examines and sketches building configurations from architectural drawings and construction plans; draws, plots, scales, traces or inputs property boundaries for legal descriptions, and interviews owners and occupants of property or tangible business assets to perform an accurate appraisal and performs related duties as required.

1. Possess an Associate’s degree or a minimum of two (2) years full time college level coursework from an Appraisal Technician accredited college or university (with a major in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or Public Relations preferred); OR
2. Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Education Development test (GED); AND have at least one of the following:
   • Possess a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certification from an accredited college or university; OR
   • Demonstrate 6 months of work experience in GIS, Equalization Department, Planning Department or Building Inspections, or Real Estate; OR
   • Possess 15 or more credit hours in direct GIS classes; OR
   • Have at least one year of experience performing residential field inspections in an Assessor’s office; OR
   • Possess a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) or Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO) certificate or higher Assessment Administration certificate or possess a valid Appraisal License issued by the State of Michigan.
3. Must obtain a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) certification within one (1) year of hire date to maintain employment.
4. Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.
5. Must be able to provide personal transportation for appraisals and related duties throughout the County if a County-owned vehicle is not available.

NOTE: You must complete all required continuing education credits for annual recertification and maintain current knowledge of Michigan property tax laws and Tax Commission rules and regulations as a condition of continued employment.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class must be in good physical condition such to allow for the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less and for spending extended periods of time walking, bending, and stooping with or without assistive devices while performing field appraisals. Must have the mobile and visual capacity to negotiate difficult terrain during the performance of appraisal duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

A significant portion of the workload is performed outdoors and/or off-site. Essential job functions may require incidental exposure to inclement weather conditions, airborne particulates and contaminants, industrial chemicals and compounds, livestock and other animals, and other unpleasant or hazardous working conditions. Site appraisals involve an inherent risk of confrontations with uncooperative or aggressive property owners or occupants.

EVALUATION CONTENT

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test. Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE