Property Tax Appraiser: Real Value, Real Impact

Durham County Government; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government is seeking a Real Property Appraiser for the Tax Administration department. The role involves appraising residential properties, performing field inspections, and determining assessed values using CAMA systems.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2 years of valuation experience, NC certifications within set timelines, and a valid driver's license. This is a full-time, on-site role with 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of real estate valuation or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Requires certification as a Real Property Appraiser from the NC Department of Revenue within two years of employment.
• Requires certification as a Personal Property Appraiser from the NC Department of Revenue within two years of employment.
• Requires certification as a Real Property Appraiser with the NC Association of Assessing Officers within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Enters real estate data into database, inputs parcel information for the appraisal process and calculates the assessed tax value.
• Reviews permits and listings to determine a field visit is required to set new or adjusts tax assessments on properties throughout the County.
• Appraises residential dwellings by measuring outside dimensions and documenting the appraisal with sketches, images, and building components.
• Performs appraisal of new and existing construction, parcel slips and combinations and sales.
• Researches and gathers information to render an accurate judgement of value.
• Communicates with taxpayers concerning tax values on properties in the county.
• Prepares reports to defend the County's tax valuation on appeals to the Board of Equalization and Review and the Property Tax Commission.

Skills

Real estate valuation

Property appraisal

Building construction knowledge

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CAMA systems

Job description

Durham County Government is seeking a Real Property Appraiser for the Tax Administration department. The role involves appraising residential properties, performing field inspections, and determining assessed values using CAMA systems.

The position requires a high school diploma, 2 years of valuation experience, NC certifications within set timelines, and a valid driver's license. This is a full-time, on-site role with 37.5 hours per week.