Commercial Appraiser

Under the general supervision of the Chief Commercial Appraiser performs difficult technical work appraising for assessment and tax purposes.
Appraises commercial, residential, farm and undeveloped real estate. Maintains records and files; prepares reports. Must have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of real property appraising for assessment purposes; thorough knowledge of the state laws relating to real property assessing; ability to analyze factors which tend to influence the value and to exercise judgment in the determination of values; ability to write clear and concise reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. Measures and lists new construction, new and old buildings, additions, alterations, upgrading and repairs of buildings; inspects and records construction features and details, type/category, quality, condition, market appeal as they relate to and impact value and general property descriptions. Makes sketches of existing buildings; updates computer database with information obtained from field inspection of properties. Utilizes construction cost tables, income and expense information, property sales and valuation techniques to make value decisions; completes appropriate records and inputs information into computer. Consults with and assists the general public, property owners and managers on factors relating to tax matters. Creates, modifies and maintains permanent records on individual properties. Researches, assembles and categorizes various sales data, construction cost data, income and expense data and other information relating to real estate. Prepares for appeals; makes field inspections on and analyzes appeals/valuation on properties being appealed. Prepares appraisal reports for appeal hearings; testifies at hearings and court as required. Edits various reports and printouts for accuracy. Performs related tasks as required.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 46,515.00 Per Year