Commercial Appraiser POS # 125000017

Join Tax Administration as a Commercial Appraiser and conduct appraisals of commercial and industrial real estate and real property for tax purposes. Using established policies, procedures and standards you will determine the appraisal values and work directly with property owners. Determines daily route using map systems, drives to locations being appraised and performs data collection/inspection for use in appraising property; measures and sketches property improvements and structures; determines interior and physical characteristics and impervious area with concentration in commercial property for use in appraising property Uses accepted methods, procedures and schedules to estimate market values of land and improvements utilizing sales comparison, cost and income approaches Work involves, but is not limited to review of building permits, interpretation of plats, maps and surveys Completes and transfers collected field data and applies proper codes directly into the digital computer record or on paper data and transliteration sheets to be used by data entry staff; calculates square footage and other factors using mathematical formulas, verifies data input on property record and approves value to submit for final approval Interprets technical language and specifications obtained from blueprints, contractors, engineers, architects, fee appraisers and other sources to assess property and improvements Researches and obtains information from automated data base, building plans, property records, soils data, zoning, physical location, sale data and income surveys and reports Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business, economics, public administration, or closely related field and two (2) years of experience in real property appraisal, real estate, or a related area; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Manager's Preference:

Commercial appraisal experience preferred. Knowledge of the North Carolina Machinery Act and of the County's policies and procedures governing the appraisal and valuation of commercial real property Knowledge of current construction costs and materials, current property values and future commercial real estate and property issues Knowledge of the geographic and socioeconomic layout of the County Knowledge of the organization and functions of County government, particularly the functions and procedures of the Tax Department Knowledge of the application of information technology to commercial property appraisal and records maintenance Ability to read and interpret land descriptions, tax maps subdivision plats, etc. Ability to sketch commercial construction projects Ability to accurately use measurement devices necessitated by work assignments and to make computations accurately based on fair market value and the value schedules Ability to use computers, calculators, fax machines, cameras and other equipment utilized in commercial property appraisal and recordkeeping Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms to interpret and explain policies and procedures and to deal with the public courteously and tactfully Ability to coordinate and work effectively in appeals and controversial tax evaluation situations Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with County officials, attorneys, realtors, contractors, builders, property owners, and the general public

Conditions of Employment:

A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301 Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire. Certification by the N.C Department of Revenue as a Real Property Appraiser which includes completion of IAAO Course 101 and Fundamentals of Property Tax Listing and Assessing within 24 months of appointment is required. Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer. Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.