Real Property Appraiser

Description General Statement of Duties Performs responsible technical and professional work in the appraisal and revaluation of real estate for tax purposes. Distinguishing Features of the Class An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of real estate appraisal work involving appraisal of new construction, parcel splits and sales at market value. Work involves researching and gathering information to render an accurate judgment. Work involves heavy public contact and may involve controversial and appealable decisions. Independent initiative and judgment are required in application of the schedule of values from the last County property revaluation, classifications and grades. Tact and diplomacy are required in working with property owners and their representatives. Duties subject the employee to inside and outside environments and hazards associated with site measuring tasks on construction projects. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated through conferences, review of work, records and documents and feedback from citizens. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Duties and Tasks

• Researches, and gathers information to render an accurate judgment in valuing residential, commercial and industrial real estate; obtains building permits to identify land and buildings which need to be appraised; obtains current map of property; goes to location and reviews and obtains measurements for evaluation purposes; drafts hand-drawings, makes calculations, and photographs property.
• Processes straights and splits of real estate and inputs data into the computer.
• Reviews property cards for accuracy.
• Enters parcel information from the appraisal process; determines appropriate values.
• Reviews applications for present use program; performs on-site reviews and verifies requirements for present use classification; calculates deferred taxes.
• Serves as liaison between the tax office and the taxpayer; communicates with property owners during the appraisal processes; answers questions from taxpayers, attorneys, appraisers, real estate agents and other regarding questions about tax value, sales, location etc.
• Appear and assist tax administrator as necessary for any appeals or appearances before the Board of Equalization and Review or NC Property Tax Commission.
• Establishes property values for residential, commercial and industrial properties in accordance with the County’s schedule of values; generates values on properties for the County including commercial, industrial, and residential properties.
• Assists mapping with correcting locations of parcels, and E-911 with addresses, names of roads, and egress to property.
• Communicates with property owners during and after the appraisal processes; answers questions from citizens about appraisal issues in the field and in the office; schedules site visits and reviews as requested.
• Audits land use files to maintain integrity of the appraisal database.
• Keeps current with property values, real estate information, and other data relating to the duties; assists fee appraisers find comparable values in the county.
• Provides information to support staff for entry of information into the computer.
• Reviews entries from support staff to ensure accuracy in data entry.
• Compiles data for Chief Appraiser; conducts sampling and statistical projections of property values and for other special projects.

Additional Job Duties

• Assists collections with review of parcels for correctness before being turned over for foreclosure.
• Assists with determining if listed property is real or personal.
• Assists with Present Use Value parcels – visiting for compliance.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the NC Machinery Act and other state statutes governing the administration of tax on real estate and related property.
• Considerable knowledge of the standard Valuations Guides and other professional resources, procedures and standards for appraising residential, commercial, and industrial properties, and the transfer of property.
• Considerable knowledge of current construction costs and materials, current property values, and future real estate and property issues.
• General knowledge of the geographic layout of the County.
• General knowledge of the tax listing and assessing procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to assigned duties.
• Skills in operation of computers.
• Ability to read and interpret descriptions of land and tax maps; and to sketch construction projects.
• Ability to make computations accurately based on fair market value and the available database.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with realtors, attorneys, property owners, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and use various computer applications in the appraisal process and in the database applications.
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively in appeals and controversial tax evaluation situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Ability to handle the public courteously and tactfully.
• Ability to interpret and explain policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to operate a County vehicle to inspect sites.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform the basic life operational skills of climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, to perform accounting tasks, to operate a computer terminal, to visually inspect building sites, and to use measurement devices.

Desirable Education and Experience Graduation from a two-year community college with specialized courses in business, real estate or appraisal and considerable experience in real estate, tax evaluation, or business administration dealing with real property; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements Certification by the State of North Carolina as a County Real Property Appraiser. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Trainee ProgressionNew employees hired without the required certification should be hired as trainees at a salary rate below the minimum of the class and the salary increased to the minimum rate when the employee fully qualifies. Applicants must be able to obtain certification as a tax real property appraiser by the North Carolina Department of Revenue within two years after being assigned duties of tax appraiser trainee. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Benefits

Program

Benefits

Cost to Employee (PPP)

Insurance Benefits

Medical Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC

• Fiscal Year Deductible: Individual: $1,500; Family: $3,000
• Doctor Visits:
• Primary: $25 co-pay; Specialist: $50 co-pay
• Preventative care: no charge
• Prescriptions: covered
• No cost to employee
• Employee/Child: $151.99
• Employee/Children: $325.29
• Employee/Spouse: $393.54
• Employee/Family: $699.72

Dental Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC

• Fiscal Year Deductible: Individual: $50; Family: $150
• Fiscal Year Maximum benefit: $1,500
• Diagnostic and Preventive Care paid at 100%
• Basic Services paid at 80%
• Crowns, Inlays Services paid at 50%
• No cost to employee
• Employee/Child: $11.30
• Employee/Children: $26.14
• Employee/Spouse: $12.73
• Employee/Family: $34.91

Vision Insurance Community Eye Care

• Eye Exam once a year: $10 co-pay
• $180 allowance for eyewear annually: $10 co-pay
• Employee only: $5.36
• Employee/Spouse: $10.18
• Employee/Family: $15.00

Life Insurance & Accidental The Hartford Life Insurance Co.

• $25,000 Life; $25,000 Accidental for employee
• Dependent Life available
• Supplemental Life available
• No cost to employee
• Employee paid; $0.45
• Employee paid; cost varies by age, no contribution from the County

VOYA

• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Short term disability
• Price varies however, employee paid

Employee Assistance Program BHS 800-327-2251

• 24-hour access to services
• Professional consultation by phone
• Connections and referrals to additional supports and services as needed
• Services are provided for you as well as your family
• Up to 5 sessions per condition
• No cost to employee

Paid Time Off

Vacation

• Maximum accumulation of 225 (1950 employees) or 240 hours (2080 employees). Time over 225 or 240 hours at the end of the year will convert to sick leave.
• No cost to employee

Sick Leave

• Earned at a rate of 7.5, 8, 12 hours per month
• No maximum accumulation
• No cost to employee

Paid Holidays

• 12 paid Holidays per year; paid birthday leave; 2 paid wellness days
• No cost to employee

Transfer of Service

• If you previously worked for another NC local or state government agency, you may be eligible to transfer up to 10 years of credible service to earn vacation at a higher accrual rate (verification from your former employer is required).
• No cost to employee

Retirement

Retirement Local Government Employees Retirement System

Full retirement after:

• 30 years of service credit; OR
• Age 60 with 25 years of service credit; OR
• Age 65 with 5 years of service credit.
• 6% of annual salary

NC 401(K) Plan Empower www.empower.com

• Contributions are tax-sheltered.
• Employees may make voluntary contributions.
• 10% penalty for withdrawal before you are 59 ½ years of age.
• You may sign up or change at any time.
• Employee paid
• No contribution from the County

Section 457 Plan Empower www.empower.com

• Contributions are tax-sheltered.
• Employees may make voluntary contributions.
• Employee paid
• No contribution from the County

Other Benefits

Credit Union Membership (CIVIC)

• NC Local Government Employees Credit Union
• Bank fees may apply

Additional Benefits

Salary Progression

• Increased based on years of services and met minimal expectation on performance evaluation
• No cost to employee

At Warren County, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to offering a robust benefits package, we encourage eligible staff to take advantage of federal programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness to help reduce their student loan debt. Join our team and enjoy a fulfilling career with excellent benefits!

Additional Benefit Information can be found @ www.warrencountync.com.

The above list is not all inclusive of the benefits that are provided by Warren County Government.

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