Residential Property Appraiser I — Tax Assessment

Forsyth County Government; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Forsyth County Government is seeking a Property Appraiser I to determine real property values for tax assessments. You will conduct field reviews, analyze maps and records, and prepare appraisal reports under supervision. Strong data skills, knowledge of appraisal regulations, and customer-facing duties are essential.

Requires high school diploma or GED, GA Appraiser I certification within one year, and GA driver’s license. Full-time position in Cumming, GA with comprehensive county benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must obtain GA Appraiser I certification within 1 year of employment.
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid GA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Appraise real property to determine tax values.
• Perform field reviews and locate/identify properties using maps and records.
• Prepare reports, sketches, and data entries in CAMA and GIS tools.
• Explain assessment laws and respond to taxpayers' questions and appeals.
• Coordinate with supervisors, boards, and clerks during hearings and digest cycles.

Skills

Property appraisal knowledge

Customer service

Data interpretation

Research

Education

High school diploma or GED

Georgia Appraiser I Certification within 1 year

21+ years of age

Valid Georgia driver’s license

Tools

CAMA system

GIS applications

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

qPublic

LoopNet

Office 365

Job description

Forsyth County Government is seeking a Property Appraiser I to determine real property values for tax assessments. You will conduct field reviews, analyze maps and records, and prepare appraisal reports under supervision. Strong data skills, knowledge of appraisal regulations, and customer-facing duties are essential.

Requires high school diploma or GED, GA Appraiser I certification within one year, and GA driver’s license. Full-time position in Cumming, GA with comprehensive county benefits.