Personal Property Appraiser

Cullman County; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman County Commission is seeking a Personal Property Appraiser in the Reappraisal Office. This full-time role involves inventory review and valuation of business personal property, property tax assessment, and educational outreach to taxpayers.

The appraiser will maintain related records and may be assigned other duties. Knowledge of Alabama laws and a valid driver’s license are required, with certification from the Alabama Department of Revenue preferred or obtainable within the allowed

Qualifications

• Reading laws, financial records and policies.
• Math skills to perform detailed audits.
• Writing reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Review and value business personal property for assessment.
• Maintain records of inventory and property taxes.
• Provide education to business community and taxpayers.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Reading comprehension

Writing skills

Knowledge of Alabama tax laws

Education

High school diploma

Two years of related experience

Job description

CULLMAN COUNTY COMMISSIONVACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

VACANCY POSTING DATE CLOSING DATE

NON-EXEMPT

POSITION10/21/2026

POSTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

(POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS)

JOB TITLE PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISER

DEPARTMENT REAPPRAISAL OFFICE

STATUS Full-time Part-time Temporary/Seasonal (Office Hours, Monday-Friday 8:00am -4:30 pm. Occasional overtime may be required.)

PAY GRADE Grade C5, Step TBD (based on qualifications and experience)

POSITION

DESCRIPTION

The employee is responsible for inventory review and valuation of business personal property,

its assessment, and collection of personal property taxes. The personal property appraiser

provides work-related education to the business community and to taxpayers and maintains

work-related records thereof. The personal property appraiser may be assigned other duties

not specifically included herein.

REQUIREMENTS

FOR POSITION

• Knowledge of County rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, the general public and officials.
• Knowledge of county municipalities and road system.
• Knowledge of the Nitorco/Assurance ad valorem tax CAMA system.
• Reading skills to comprehend laws, financial records, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Math skills to perform detailed audits.
• Knowledge of the Code of Alabama and laws pertaining to the appraisal process.
• Writing skills to prepare correspondence, complex reports, e-mail, etc.
• Knowledge of laws governing governmental leases and abatements.
• Must possess personnel property appraiser certification from the Alabama Department of
• Revenue or the ability to obtain certification in the time allowed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record that meets the County insurance carrier’s standards for coverage.

EDUCATION

Must possess a high school diploma and two years’ work-related experience (preferred);

however, any combination of education and work experience which provide the characteristics

listed herein will be considered for employment.

Cullman County Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,

religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other protected status.