Union County, NC
Job Overview
The Real Estate Appraiser I, under general supervision, performs technical work in appraising residential zoned land, residential buildings, and other residential real property improvements for tax appraisal purposes. Work involves contacting property owners, sketching layouts of structures, and determining the size, type of construction, structural elements, grade of materials, quality of workmanship, and other related appraisal data needed to arrive at the taxable value. The employee is also responsible for valuing residential land by determining the highest and best use and considering influences such as road frontage, size, shape, topography, access, and location. The employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in ensuring proper application of established policies and procedures to individual appraisal cases and must handle frequent contact with property owners, other departments, and the general public with tact, courtesy, and firmness.
Responsibilities
Appraises residential dwellings, multifamily, and ancillary improvements.
Determines building structure type, quality of material and workmanship, exterior and sometimes interior dimensions of buildings, dimensions of auxiliary areas, type of foundation, type of exterior walls, type of roofing, quality of interior finish, type of heating and air conditioning, type and number of fireplaces, and number of bathrooms.
Measures physical depreciation and functional and economic obsolescence of the structure.
Measures and lists improvements on residential properties, including, but not limited to, dwellings, detached garages, decks, porches, pools, pool houses, patios, outbuildings, etc.
Sketches layouts of structures and determines size, type of construction, structural elements, grade of materials, etc.
Applies a schedule of values to value land and improvements accurately and equitably.
Analyzes building blueprints and specifications, zoning types and regulations, real estate sales data, construction material types, quality of workmanship, and other factors that affect property value.
Appraises real estate in Union County using data and well-reasoned appraisal techniques.
Values all new parcels created from splitting land from existing residential parcels by determining the highest and best use and considering influences such as size, shape, topography, access, and location.
Assembles the pertinent data for the appraisal of each property in Union County and places it in the proper format for entry into computerized records.
Assists interested persons and other governmental departments in obtaining data concerning property locations and ownership, assessed value of property, and other information.
Responds to taxpayer questions and concerns about their property in Union County via phone calls, emails, and site visits.
Reviews and analyzes documents provided by taxpayers regarding the value of their property to determine whether data is correct and whether the valuation is sufficient with comparable sales.
Appears before the Board of Equalization and Review and the North Carolina Property Tax Commission to explain and defend appealed property appraisals as necessary.
Analyzes building costs, market sales, rental income, and other real estate-related information for the formation of a schedule of values for reappraisal purposes as necessary.
Performs sales verification consisting of reviewing real estate transactions to determine if it is an arms‑length transaction as needed.
Performs routine clerical duties, typing correspondence, forms, procedure manuals, etc., as requested.
Reviews appraisal records for accuracy and equity.
Makes decisions and defends appraisals to property owners, the public, the Board of Equalization and Review, and the North Carolina Property Tax Commission.
Reads a variety of reports, correspondence, real property appraisals and assessments, sales ratio studies, finance audit reports, deeds, surveys, permits, etc., and prepares correspondence, reports, forms, maps, studies, assessments, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Maintains high-quality communication and interacts with other County Agencies, co‑workers, and the public.
Maintains an enthusiastic, self‑reliant and self‑starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Utilizes advanced applications of algebra, statistics, geometry and linear programming.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and experience (minimum):
Associate’s degree from an accredited university, and two (2) years of experience in a real‑estate‑related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or certifications (minimum):
Must complete and pass IAAO course 101 and provide proof of completion of the Department of Revenue course Property Tax Listing and Assessing within two (2) years of being assigned duties as a tax appraiser.
Preferred qualifications:
Associate’s degree from an accredited university, and four (4) years of experience in a real‑estate‑related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred licenses or certifications:
North Carolina (NCDOR) Real Property Appraiser I or equivalent.
Driver’s license:
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, copiers, calculators, map machines, microfilm viewers, tape measures, tape rollers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and be able to exert a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Work Environment Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part‑time
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Responsibilities
Appraises residential dwellings, multifamily, and ancillary improvements.
Determines building structure type, quality of material and workmanship, exterior and sometimes interior dimensions of buildings, dimensions of auxiliary areas, type of foundation, type of exterior walls, type of roofing, quality of interior finish, type of heating and air conditioning, type and number of fireplaces, and number of bathrooms.
Measures physical depreciation and functional and economic obsolescence of the structure.
Measures and lists improvements on residential properties, including, but not limited to, dwellings, detached garages, decks, porches, pools, pool houses, patios, outbuildings, etc.
Sketches layouts of structures and determines size, type of construction, structural elements, grade of materials, etc.
Applies a schedule of values to value land and improvements accurately and equitably.
Analyzes building blueprints and specifications, zoning types and regulations, real estate sales data, construction material types, quality of workmanship, and other factors that affect property value.
Appraises real estate in Union County using data and well-reasoned appraisal techniques.
Values all new parcels created from splitting land from existing residential parcels by determining the highest and best use and considering influences such as size, shape, topography, access, and location.
Assembles the pertinent data for the appraisal of each property in Union County and places it in the proper format for entry into computerized records.
Assists interested persons and other governmental departments in obtaining data concerning property locations and ownership, assessed value of property, and other information.
Responds to taxpayer questions and concerns about their property in Union County via phone calls, emails, and site visits.
Reviews and analyzes documents provided by taxpayers regarding the value of their property to determine whether data is correct and whether the valuation is sufficient with comparable sales.
Appears before the Board of Equalization and Review and the North Carolina Property Tax Commission to explain and defend appealed property appraisals as necessary.
Analyzes building costs, market sales, rental income, and other real estate-related information for the formation of a schedule of values for reappraisal purposes as necessary.
Performs sales verification consisting of reviewing real estate transactions to determine if it is an arms‑length transaction as needed.
Performs routine clerical duties, typing correspondence, forms, procedure manuals, etc., as requested.
Reviews appraisal records for accuracy and equity.
Makes decisions and defends appraisals to property owners, the public, the Board of Equalization and Review, and the North Carolina Property Tax Commission.
Reads a variety of reports, correspondence, real property appraisals and assessments, sales ratio studies, finance audit reports, deeds, surveys, permits, etc., and prepares correspondence, reports, forms, maps, studies, assessments, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Maintains high-quality communication and interacts with other County Agencies, co‑workers, and the public.
Maintains an enthusiastic, self‑reliant and self‑starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Utilizes advanced applications of algebra, statistics, geometry and linear programming.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and experience (minimum):
Associate’s degree from an accredited university, and two (2) years of experience in a real‑estate‑related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or certifications (minimum):
Must complete and pass IAAO course 101 and provide proof of completion of the Department of Revenue course Property Tax Listing and Assessing within two (2) years of being assigned duties as a tax appraiser.
Preferred qualifications:
Associate’s degree from an accredited university, and four (4) years of experience in a real‑estate‑related industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred licenses or certifications:
North Carolina (NCDOR) Real Property Appraiser I or equivalent.
Driver’s license:
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, copiers, calculators, map machines, microfilm viewers, tape measures, tape rollers, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle and be able to exert a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Work Environment Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part‑time
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