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Hiring Range: $50,108.93 - $62,636.16

This is an exempt (salaried) position. Please note: pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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Position Summary

Collect, compile, research, and analyze real estate data for taxation. This full journey-level position, under general supervision, is responsible for measuring and listing all property types and work all land splits; defending ad valorem values before the Board of Equalization and Review along with assisting in presenting cases to the NC Property Tax Commission; delineating neighborhoods; establishing property grades and characteristics for revaluation; along with cost, market and income studies for revaluation.

Essential Functions

Collect, compile, research, and analyze real estate data for ad valorem valuation
Perform on-site inspections to verify physical characteristics of land and buildings, and to formulate valuation decisions
Verify and evaluate property sales and other real property information; apply this information to provide an estimate of value appropriate to the property classification
Review property valuation appeals, prepares written appraisals for valuation defense, including investigation and formal response to protests, appeals and complaints, represents the county at hearings, and testifies in court as required
Prepare reports using a variety of statistical methodologies and software, and per guidelines established by the Appraisal Standards Board
Perform reviews of properties to assure assessment uniformity as verified by state audit
Assist taxpayers and other agencies and organizations to obtain real estate information, and provides explanation of appraisal methods, statutes, and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum of two years of direct appraisal or appraisal related experience.

Education:

Associate’s degree

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
Requires County Driving Privileges
NC Dept. of Revenue as a County Real Property Appraiser within one year of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Completion of IAAO Course 101 or equivalent
Completion of IAAO Course 102 and 300
CNCA certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

Principles, practices, methods and requirements of real estate appraisal
Understanding the proper application of the Schedule of Values
Real estate principles, practices, markets and values
Materials, methods, for measuring and listing, structures, yard features and buildings
Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
Pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work

Skills

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Collecting, analyzing, correlating and applying relevant information to determine property values
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Strong Oral and Written communication skills to be used in interactions with external and internal customers; ability to prepare oral presentations for managers and staff; ability to compose correspondence, memorandums, reports and other documents
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, organizations and the public
Data analysis, sound judgment and problem solving
Researching, compiling, and summarizing statistical data and information materials

Abilities

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self to ensure that work is completed efficiently and timely
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

Computer Skills

Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Basic Knowledge with Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems, GIS applications, ArcView, and PC applications

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.