Residential Property Appraiser: Field & Data Expert

Forsyth County, Georgia; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County, Georgia seeks a professional property appraiser to determine accurate tax assessment values. The role involves interpreting laws, performing field reviews, and researching property records to ensure fair valuations.

The position requires strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in CAMA, GIS, and related software to support accurate, timely tax data and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED, plus at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Must obtain Georgia Appraiser I Certification within one year of employment.
• Valid Georgia driver's license; must be 21 years old.
• Strong knowledge of property records, deeds, and tax assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Appraises real property for tax assessment purposes.
• Interprets state/local laws and digest schedule governing assessments.
• Conducts field reviews and gathers data from maps, records, and directories to determine taxability.
• Uses CAMA, GIS, and related tools to calculate and defend appraised values.
• Communicates with taxpayers, property owners, and stakeholders to explain valuation decisions.

Skills

Communication

Research

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Georgia Appraiser I Certification (within 1 year)

Tools

CAMA system

qPublic

GIS applications

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

LoopNet

Office 365

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Forsyth County, Georgia seeks a professional property appraiser to determine accurate tax assessment values. The role involves interpreting laws, performing field reviews, and researching property records to ensure fair valuations.

The position requires strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in CAMA, GIS, and related software to support accurate, timely tax data and compliance.