Real Property Appraiser

Mecklenburg County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County is seeking a real estate appraisal professional to collect, analyze, and verify real property data for ad valorem valuations. The role involves on-site inspections, reviewing sales data, and presenting cases and testimony as required.

The position requires at least two years of appraisal experience, an associate's degree, and a valid NC/SC driver's license. It offers a salaried exempt employment and a structured pathway for growth within the county's tax department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of direct appraisal or appraisal related experience.
• Associate's degree
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
• NC Dept. of Revenue as a County Real Property Appraiser within one year of hire

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, research, and analyze real estate data for ad valorem valuation
• Perform on-site inspections to verify physical characteristics of land and buildings, and to formulate valuation decisions
• Verify and evaluate property sales and other real property information; apply this information to provide an estimate of value appropriate to the property classification
• Review property valuation appeals, prepares written appraisals for valuation defense, including investigation and formal response to protests, appeals and complaints, represents the county at hearings, and testifies in court as required
• Prepare reports using a variety of statistical methodologies and software, and per guidelines established by the Appraisal Standards Board
• Perform reviews of properties to assure assessment uniformity as verified by state audit
• Assist taxpayers and other agencies and organizations to obtain real estate information, and provides explanation of appraisal methods, statutes, and procedures

Skills

Active Listening

Oral and Written communication

Data analysis

Decision Making

Collaboration

Planning and Organizing

Communication

Real estate appraisal knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Hiring Range: $57,346.00 - $86,019.00 This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

Hiring Range: $57,346.00 - $86,019.00 This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job. At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Position Summary

Collect, compile, research, and analyze real estate data for taxation. This full journey-level position, under general supervision, is responsible for measuring and listing all property types and work all land splits; defending ad valorem values before the Board of Equalization and Review along with assisting in presenting cases to the NC Property Tax Commission; delineating neighborhoods; establishing property grades and characteristics for revaluation; along with cost, market and income studies for revaluation.

Essential Functions

• Collect, compile, research, and analyze real estate data for ad valorem valuation
• Perform on-site inspections to verify physical characteristics of land and buildings, and to formulate valuation decisions
• Verify and evaluate property sales and other real property information; apply this information to provide an estimate of value appropriate to the property classification
• Review property valuation appeals, prepares written appraisals for valuation defense, including investigation and formal response to protests, appeals and complaints, represents the county at hearings, and testifies in court as required
• Prepare reports using a variety of statistical methodologies and software, and per guidelines established by the Appraisal Standards Board
• Perform reviews of properties to assure assessment uniformity as verified by state audit
• Assist taxpayers and other agencies and organizations to obtain real estate information, and provides explanation of appraisal methods, statutes, and procedures

Experience

Minimum of two years of direct appraisal or appraisal related experience.

Education

Associate's degree

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
• Requires County Driving Privileges
• NC Dept. of Revenue as a County Real Property Appraiser within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Completion of IAAO Course 101 or equivalent
• Completion of IAAO Course 102 and 300
• CNCA certification

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles, practices, methods and requirements of real estate appraisal
• Understanding the proper application of the Schedule of Values
• Real estate principles, practices, markets and values
• Materials, methods, for measuring and listing, structures, yard features and buildings
• Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work

Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Collecting, analyzing, correlating and applying relevant information to determine property values
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Strong Oral and Written communication skills to be used in interactions with external and internal customers; ability to prepare oral presentations for managers and staff; ability to compose correspondence, memorandums, reports and other documents
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public
• Data analysis, sound judgment and problem solving
• Researching, compiling, and summarizing statistical data and information materials

Abilities

• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self to ensure that work is completed efficiently and timely
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

Computer Skills

• Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Basic Knowledge with Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems, GIS applications, ArcView, and PC applications

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.