Department: Revenue Job Code: 316

Reports To: Appraisal and Mapping Administrator DOT Reference: 188.167-010

Date: November 2007

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Summary

Perform field appraisals, and set values for all types of residential, farm and light commercial properties located within the county. Assist in county wide appraisal program. Prepare revisions of property appraisals and estimate market values using procedures in the Alabama Appraisal Manual. Interview property owners to explain property appraisal methods and techniques.

Essential Job Functions

A. Conduct field appraisals on real property located within the county

1. Drive to properties to conduct field appraisal work

2. Note all new construction using property record cards (PRC's) and property maps

3. Measure new additions to houses and other buildings and prepare digital sketches

4. Note new additions to existing dwellings and other structures

5. Delete from PRC's any dwellings or buildings which have been torn down or burned

6. Note excessive building depreciation

7. Measure new buildings and makes sketches

8. Re-price land that has been changed from an unimproved parcel to an improved parcel

9. Check property splits and line changes, noting improvements to each parcel

B Perform other miscellaneous appraisal duties

1. Perform calculations on dwellings, barns, and other structures

2. Make scaled corrections and additions to PRC's

3. Price land which has been split from parent parcel

4. Re-price all parent parcels which have had a line or acreage change

5. Organize parcels for field review

6. Explain calculation of taxes and property values to taxpayers

7. Analyze data for various appraisal purposes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of mathematics to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages as needed to compile construction cost data, measure buildings, calculate property record cards, calculate land and building areas, market values, assessed values and taxes

2. Knowledge of basic geometry and basic statistics

3. Knowledge of current laws, methods, procedures and practices of real property appraisal as outlined in the Alabama Real Property Appraisal Manual

4. Knowledge of county mapping system and land values throughout the county

5. Knowledge of building construction cost

6. Knowledge of location of official county records of deeds, mortgages, and covenants

7. Ability to communicate in writing to include proper usage of English, grammar, punctuation, spelling and business writing to prepare letters, memoranda, reports, and forms

8. Ability to communicate orally with individuals such as co-workers, taxpayers, taxpayer agents, government officials and attorneys in order to obtain and provide information

9. Ability to read and comprehend maps, records, deeds, financial reports and other correspondence

10. Ability to accurately file documents and records

11. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers and coworkers

12. Ability to operate field mapping and appraisal equipment

13. Ability to operate a computer and software such as database, spreadsheets and word processing as needed to compile and analyze data

14. Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of college level courses (Associate Degree preferred) in business administration, accounting, taxation, law, property valuation or related fields plus successful completion of Alabama IIa - Alabama Appraisal Manual (Residential and Agricultural Properties) and IAAO 101 - Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal and 18 months of real property appraisal experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other:

· 21 years of age

· Valid driver's license and boating license

· Must complete within a specified period of time all requirements for designation as an Alabama Certified Appraiser (Real Property Track) through the Alabama Department of Revenue Property Tax Education and Certification Program.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties that are not listed. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.