Residential Property Appraiser I

The purpose of this classification is to appraise real property to determine appropriate values for tax assessment purposes. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Interprets and applies state and local laws pertaining to property appraisal and assessment while following the annual digest schedule set forth by the Board of Assessors and Chief Appraiser. Conducts field reviews of residential property, locating and identifying real property, referring to various maps, property indexes, directories, and other documents to determine taxability. Makes calculations and applies data to property appraisals with consultation and direction from Senior staff and direct Supervisor. Reviews/interprets property record cards and compares data on cards with actual property in the field, identifying discrepancies and making corrections where needed. Provides information and assistance to property owners, builders, surveyors, realtors, and other individuals regarding appraisal data, appraised values, property lines, ownership records, appeal rights, and related information. Explains assessment laws to taxpayers. Responds to questions, complaints, and correspondence from the public. Resolves issues involving angry/irate taxpayers. Researches problems, and initiates problem resolution. Conducts research of various sources; researches legal records such as deeds, deeds of trust, leases, assessments, and other records; researches returned mail to identify status of taxpayers. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, property record cards, sales reports, improvement reports, sketches/diagrams, and other documents. Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, and modify data while verifying data accuracy. Utilizes CAMA system, multi-listing websites, Excel, Word, multiple GIS applications, Planning and Development customer support system, qPublic, Power Point, Loopnet, Microsoft Teams and Office 365 applications, Property Corrections, Georgia Secretary of State website, and Forsyth County Clerk of Courts deed search. Operates/utilizes a variety of equipment or tools which may include a motor vehicle, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, calculator, camera, engineering scale, measuring instrument, and telephone. Maintains a file system of appraisal documents, continuing education materials, returns, appeals, sales reviews, sales ratio studies, and other departmental records. Communicates with Supervisor, Senior staff, other Forsyth County departments, Board of Equalization, Hearing Officers, Clerk of Courts, Board of Tax Assessors, Certified Public Accountants, property owners, taxpayers, realtors, surveyors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, defend appraisal values during appeal hearings, and resolve any other issues. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws and regulations. Duties During Digest Schedule: Returns Receives returns to the Board of Tax Assessors, contacting taxpayers and scheduling appointments necessary for site visits. Corrects any mistakes, additions or omissions to the property and sends for review by the Board of Assessors. Appeals Receives appeals to the board of assessors. Contacts taxpayers, tax representatives, or attorneys to schedule any appointments necessary for appeal site visits. Provides any requested information from the taxpayer within 10 days of receipt of request. Corrects any mistakes, additions, or omissions during site visits for all appeals and processes information for review by the Board of Assessors to determine the next course of action. Processes new notices and/or agreements, or forwards appeals to the BOE or Hearing Officer…