Personal Property Appraiser I

Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/ Dental/ Vision plans

Prescription coverage

Deferred Compensation Plan

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Employee Assistance Program

Annual/Sick Leave

Group Life Insurance

401-A Retirement Contribution Plan - 5

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County Consolidated Government is seeking a Junior Personal Property Appraiser I to perform valuations of personal property and support appeals processes.

The position requires a high school diploma and is primarily on-site in Macon, GA, offering opportunities to develop certification and advance within the property appraisal division.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to perform essential duties in property appraisal.
• Knowledge of local government operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process business personal property returns and update mailing addresses.
• Work appeals of business personal property returns.
• Prepare valuations and work appeals of boats.
• Update new businesses and delete closed ones.
• Enter data in the software system.
• Maintain folders for the personal property division.
• Pull and file folders for the staff.
• Process return mail and locate change of address and owners.
• Measure and value mobile homes for pre-bill.
• Handle TAVT car appeals.
• Answer incoming calls and assist front desk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mass appraisal techniques

Public interaction

Data gathering

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Summary

The Personal Property Appraiser I is a junior position requiring first-level certification, responsible for appraising personal property.

Summary

The Personal Property Appraiser I is a junior position requiring first-level certification, responsible for appraising personal property.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Process business personal property returns and update mailing addresses
• Work appeals of business personal property returns
• Prepare valuations and work appeals of boats
• Update new businesses and delete businesses that have closed
• Enters data in software system
• Maintain folders for the personal property division
• Pull & file folders for the Personal Property staff
• Process return mail and locate change of address and owners
• Measures, lists, and value pre-bill mobile homes
• Work TAVT car appeals
• Answer incoming phone calls and work front desk as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Training and Experience

The Personal Property Appraiser I must be at least 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED; and be in good physical and mental health; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must have taken Courses I and IA and received a score of 70 or better on the Appraiser I exam or achieve within twenty-four (24) months.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Travel

The Personal Property Appraiser I will be required to travel within Macon- Bibb County.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The Personal Property Appraiser I must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Have the aptitude to learn to perform assigned tasks, including reviewing maps and photography; locating property and gathering all information necessary to determine value; performing basic research on costs and sales data for cars and boats; computing appraisal values for personal property.
• Knowledge of mass appraisal techniques.
• Have the ability to deal effectively with the general public and with other governmental agencies.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of local government organization and administration.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with the use of computers, including software programs (Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report preparation.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize work; set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet necessary requirements of Appraiser I as mandated by the Georgia Department of Revenue.

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Discounted Fitness centers
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave
• Group Life Insurance
• 401-A Retirement Contribution Plan - Matches up to 5%