• Job Description

  Req#: req15951

  Follow your calling, Find your career!!

  Hiring Range: 45,553.79 - 56,942.24
  
  This is an non-exempt (hourly) 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.

  At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
  
  
  Position Summary

  Real Property Appraiser Trainee position is an entry level classification into the appraiser job series. This
  position, under direct supervision, is responsible for performing routine analysis, collecting data and
  preparing reports under direct supervision.

  Essential Functions

  • Collect and compile real estate data to facilitate accurate valuations
  • Identify and organize information regarding real property sales to build a confirmed sales
  database for real estate evaluation
  • Process parcel splits and combinations
  • Assist the public and County agencies by providing and interpreting real estate information
  • Identify and update parcels for zoning changes
  • Provide technical support to other agencies and the public regarding valuation results, the
  appraisal process, and protest or appeal procedures
  • Investigate and processes building permits to implement property value change
  • With direct supervision, review property valuation appeals, prepares written documentation for
  valuation defense, including investigation and formal response to protests, appeals and
  complaints, represents the city at hearings, and testifies in court as required

  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  Experience:
  Minimum of one year of experience related to the measuring, listing of structures and/or data collection
  for appraisals.

  Education:
  Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  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 Department of Revenue certification as a County Real Property Appraiser within two years of
  hire

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of IAAO Course 101
  • Completion of Machinery Act
  • Basic Knowledge with Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems, GIS applications,
  ArcView, and PC applications
  
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  Knowledge of
  • Principles, practices, methods and requirements of private sector business accounting of real
  estate appraisal
  • Basic understanding of Real estate principles, practices, markets, and values
  • Pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards
  applicable to the work
  • Standards for measuring and listing real property
  
  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 with direct supervision
  • Data analysis, sound judgment and strong problem solving skills
  • Assist with 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

  Computer Skills

  • Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
  
  
  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.

  
  

• About the company

  83 Mecklenburg County is a county located in the southwestern region of the state of North Carolina, in the United States.

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