Real Property Appraisal Technician

Pender County Government; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pender County Government in North Carolina seeks a skilled Real Property Appraisal Assistant to support the Tax Assessor's office. This role maintains real property records, processes new construction data, and assists the public with property tax questions.

You will enter data, manage appraiser work assignments, and ensure confidentiality and accuracy under NC laws. A high school diploma or GED and some appraisal-related experience are required; completion of IAAO 101 and DOR courses within two

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with moderate experience in appraisal principles or related field.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality per laws and public records requirements.

Responsibilities

• Updates real property records in digital and hard copy form.
• Collects monthly reports on new building permits and enters data for field appraiser duties.
• Enters appraisal data into the computer.
• Manages assignment of appraiser work and reports to the Appraisal supervisor.
• Assists the public and county offices on property tax matters and explains the tax appraisal process.
• Maintains filing system for permits, property record cards, and sales verification.
• Enters sales ratio data into the NC DOR database.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join our growing team and be part of shaping the future of our county. We’re seeking motivated, community-minded individuals who bring prior experience and are eager to apply their skills in a meaningful way. This is an opportunity to grow your career while helping our organization—and the county we serve—continue to thrive.

This position is open until filled. Performs skilled technical work assisting with real property appraisal work, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position requires a high degree of accuracy and self-initiative to ensure proper application of established policies and procedures to individual appraisal cases. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Tax Assessment Manager and Tax Administrator. Assist with other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualification Requirements

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

• Updates real property records in both digital and hard copy form.
• Collects monthly reports on newly issued building permits and enters those into the software in preparation for field appraiser duties.
• Enters appraisal data into the computer.
• Manage assignment of appraiser work, including tracking work completion and reporting to the Appraisal supervisor.
• Responsible for data entry and review of all residential and commercial property record card changes, including all residential and commercial new construction and any changes to real property accounts.
• Provides assistance to the public and other county offices on property tax matters and explains the tax appraisal process.
• Assists Real Property Appraisers as needed in completion of tasks.
• Maintains filing system for all documents including permits, property record cards and sales verification.
• Enters sales ratio data into NCDOR database.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and terminology related to real property transfers; thorough knowledge of the operation of the principles and practices of dealing with real property transfers and tax issues; thorough knowledge of North Carolina Machinery Act and county tax policies concerning listings, billing, appraising, and appeal processes; thorough knowledge of standard office procedures and practices, ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public in explaining tax laws and policies; ability to handle multiple tasks and work within deadlines; ability to work with taxpayer records with utmost confidentiality as governed by the NC General Statutes and Public Records Law as well as establishing tax department confidentiality policy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, co-workers, and the general public.

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience which has provided an understanding of appraisal principles, theories, methods and techniques, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must complete and pass IAAO course 101 and Department of Revenue course Property Tax Listing and Assessing within two years of employment.

Valid North Carolina Drivers License