Appraiser

Forsyth County (NC); Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County's Department of Tax Administration is seeking an Appraiser to determine fair and consistent valuations for real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

The role requires effective written and oral communication, data gathering, and knowledge of residential property, construction costs, and appraisal guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and basic IAAO course or 30 hours NC Appraisal Board.
• One year of experience directly related to property appraisal preferred.
• Must be certified by the NC Property Tax Division as real property appraiser within two years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Identifies values for residential properties on a business zoned parcel.
• Appraises new construction and properties with additions or improvements.
• Consults deeds, tax and other maps, aerial photographs, zoning ordinances and other sources; resolves discrepancies between sources.
• Meets with property owners to answer questions or explain appraisal practices and procedures.
• Maintains current property records regarding measurements, listing of new construction, adding/deleting improvements, revaluing parcels.

Skills

Effective communication

Data gathering

Property valuation

Understanding appraisal guidelines

Residential property knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

IAAO 100/101 course or 30 hours NC Appraisal Board

Job description

Forsyth County's Department of Tax Administration has an opening for an Appraiser. The Appraiser performs technical work in the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. This position is responsible for determining a fair, reasonable and consistent valuation for real property in county on which an ad valorem tax is levied.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain cost, sales, and income data and to use them in appraising real estate.
• Ability to determine value of property using established guidelines.
• Ability to interpret and explain laws, policies and procedures relating to the listing and assessing of property.
• Working knowledge of construction, building materials and landscaping costs.
• Working knowledge of the principles, laws, and methods of real property appraisal for tax assessment purposes.
• Working knowledge of residential property in the county, economic factors and trends.

Graduation from high school or GED and successful completion of a basic course in real property appraisal from the IAAO (IAAO 100, 101 or their equivalents), or at least 30 educational hours from courses approved by the North Carolina Appraisal Board.

Department Preferences

• One year's work experience directly related to the appraisal of real property.
• Two or four-year college degree in a related area.

Candidates must be certified by the Property Tax Division of the NC Department of Revenue as real property appraiser within two years of appointment.

Must have a valid N.C. driver's license.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identifies values for residential properties situated on a business zoned parcel.
• Appraises new construction and properties with additions or improvements.
• Consults deeds, tax and other maps, aerial photographs, zoning ordinances and other sources; and resolves discrepancies between conflicting sources.
• Meets with individual property owners to answer questions or complaints and to explain appraisal practices and procedures.
• Makes investigative field inspections of property, inspects exterior of any improvements, describes the property and relevant characteristics, makes new measurements, and determines construction quality and costs.
• Analyzes and corrects sketches and compiles income and expense data.
• Makes recommendations to the Board of Equalization and Review on appeals; answers questions and defends value.
• Maintains current property records regarding measurements, listing of new construction, adding/deleting improvements, revaluing parcels, etc.
• Performs related work as required.