PROPERTY APPRAISER I

Augusta--richmond-County; Augusta (GA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Augusta--richmond-County is seeking a Property Appraiser I to locate and appraise tangible and personal property for ad valorem taxation in Richmond County, GA. You will work with taxpayers, attorneys, and staff to provide accurate records and respond to valuation inquiries.

Responsibilities include routine appraisals, data collection, field inspections, and preparation for appeal hearings, with travel to various locations as needed.

Formación

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in property appraisal preferred.
• Certification by the Georgia Department of Revenue as an Appraiser I required or pursued.
• Travel from office to other locations will be required.

Responsabilidades

• Locates and appraises tangible and personal property for ad valorem taxation.
• Conducts routine property appraisals and prepares data for appeal hearings.
• Assists property owners and public with appraisal methodology and valuation questions.
• Performs field inspections, verifies data, and audits records.
• Maintains records and interprets deeds, maps, and property data.

Conocimientos

Data interpretation

Record keeping

Communication

Math

Analytical thinking

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Locates and appraises tangible and personal property in Richmond County subject to ad valorem taxation, adhering to Georgia laws governing same, Department of Revenue regulations and applicable appraisal procedures. Reports to Assistant Deputy Chief Appraiser or other designated staff member. Works with corporate and individual taxpayers, general public, attorneys, elected officials, law enforcement and co-workers to provide accurate and accessible records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Conducts routine property appraisals, performs basic level appraisals of real estate, personal, commercial, and exempt property; creates or verifies data for existing and/or new construction; and uses department procedures and current data to establish fair market values, with supervisory oversight.
• Collects property data: compiles data specific to each property; measures, sketches, or photographs new property, additions, and renovations to determine property values; compiles sales information; and audits existing appraisal data; may interpret deeds, transferred property and/or homestead exemptions.
• Performs field inspections: visits properties; verifies and audits reports versus actual property for errors and problems; and verifies data for new construction and additions or renovations.
• Prepares appeal data: gathers information and documentation; verifies records; conducts additional research and field reviews; and prepares related data for appeal hearings.
• Assists property owners, tax representatives, and the general public with routine tax-related matters: and provides information and answers questions regarding appraisal methodology, appeals process, parcel ownership, parcel mapping, land characteristics, physical improvement data, and current or historical valuation
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as required.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

Locates and appraises tangible and personal property in Richmond County subject to ad valorem taxation, adhering to Georgia laws governing same, Department of Revenue regulations and applicable appraisal procedures.

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in property appraisal preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with State and county laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and departmental policies governing ad valorem taxation of tangible and/ or personal property valuation methods and accounting procedures.

Skills:

• Proficiency in record keeping, reading and interpreting maps and deeds, producing detailed building drawings and classifying
• Proficiency in computer use, calculator, measuring devices and standard office
• Good oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to work

Certification:

• New hires must be certified by the Department of Revenue as an Appraiser I, as prescribed by
• Must successfully complete at least 40 hours of training during each two years of

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class may require):

• A valid driver's license with good driving history or have ability to obtain a valid operator/driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.

OTHER:

• Must not be less than 21 years of age, as mandated by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
• Travel from office to other locations will be required for this position.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Math: Requires the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights and measures.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, vibrations, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, water hazards, or rude/irate customers.

Opening Date

Oct 27, 2026

Closing Date

33,366.55

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