Job Description:
Primary functions of the job are to perform field and desk inspections to appraise and assess real and/or personal property for tax equalization purposes, calculate fair market value and sales and/or appraisal ratios of properties, examine complaints and settles disputes related to appraisals, and maintain records. Employees work as part of a team and are responsible for ensuring that the team meets its objectives.
Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
This position may require irregular hours but can offer a flexible schedule. It will also require travel by the employee in the employee's own vehicle.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)

• Appraises and assesses real and/or personal property for tax equalization purposes and calculates fair market value and sales and/or appraisal ratios of sample properties in the equalization studies.
• Updates property record cards, which involves: inputting new data, researching projects, correcting cards, and performing valuations.
• Performs field inspections of parcels, which involves: interviewing owners and responding to questions, collecting data, photographic sites, and organizing files.
• Performs general office activities in support of unit operations, which includes: answering phones, maintaining files, processing address changes, researching information, and performing other related activities.
• Reviews complaints concerning appraisals, meets with taxpayers and other local officials and attempts to settle disputes and to answer questions regarding the interpretation of tax laws and regulations.
• Responds to requests for information from taxpayers.
• Maintains property tax records and maps and audits assessment rolls.
• Conducts property research and special assessment studies and prepares special reports.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings and/or other related groups in order to receive and convey information.

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., as well as college level courses in Business Administration, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field
• Two to four years of directly related experience in real estate appraisal.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES (minimum requirements)

• State of Michigan Assessor Level II certification.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance and must maintain eligibility to drive as per the County's Vehicle policy.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Compared to the Appraiser I classification, this job requires a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer certification and more years of directly related experience. Candidates with a Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (3) certification, or who achieve MAAO (3) certification during their employment, perform the same duties and are eligible for the higher pay scale H of $27.39 - $34.33.

Compensation:
Starting Hourly Rate: $21.68 USD

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