Lead Residential Property Appraiser - Assessors' Office

Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA); Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Fayette Chamber of Commerce (GA) in Fayetteville, GA, is hiring for a full-time Appraiser III who supervises and participates in residential property appraisal activities. The role includes training staff, compiling the real property digest, maintaining cost tables, reviewing permits, and conducting field reviews with property owners.

The position starts at $61,410.83 annually and offers benefits. A valid driver’s license is required, with responsibilities including data entry, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Specialized training in the field of work.
• Experience equivalent to 1–2 years in a similar role.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to meet Appraiser III requirements per GA Dept. of Revenue.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists in training employees; plans, assigns, and verifies work of staff.
• Compiles annual real property digest.
• Directs building cost tables for residential property.
• Directs receipt/review of building permits for parcels.
• Conducts field reviews and data collection for appraisal.
• Uploads photos and enters appraisal data and sketches.
• Reviews field drawings and permits; monitors appeals process.
• Directs data collection for real property appeals and prepares change/no-change letters.
• Defends county position on appeals.
• Keeps abreast of appraisal procedures and laws.
• Assists the public by phone/in person; handles inquiries.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Real property appraisal knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position supervises and participates in the appraisal of residential property.

Major Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Directs and assists in the training of employees; plans, assigns, and verifies the work of employees.
• Compiles annual real property digest.
• Directs and participates in building and maintaining residential land and building cost tables.
• Directs the receipt and review of building permits referencing the real property parcel number.
• Directs and conducts field reviews of real property to include notification and consultation with property owner for the collection of data to be used in the appraisal or real property.
• Directs and is responsible for taking and uploading real property pictures, entering all appraisal data and sketches.
• Reviews field drawings, building permits, and property record cared completed by Residential Appraisers.
• Directs the mailing, tracking, and closure of appeals.
• Directs and collects data for real property appeals; analyzes sales rations, identifies comparable properties, and prepares change or no-change letters for the appeal process.
• Directs, prepares, and defends the county’s position on appeals.
• Keeps abreast of appraisal procedures, market trends, construction costs, and applicable laws, ordinances, and legislation changes.
• Directs and assists the public in person and by telephone; responds to questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Participates in the Disaster Assessment Team to identify storm damaged structures and assess damage costs.
• Maintains appropriate certification by attending assessment related training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet necessary requirements of Appraiser III as mandated by the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Starting Salary - $61,410.83