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SENIOR PROPERTY APPRAISER I DAWSON COUNTY TAX ASSESSORS Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for appraising mobile homes, managing mobile home data entry, auditing conservation covenants, auditing homestead exemptions, maintaining real property permits, and assisting other staff members with support and projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Examine field information for commercial, industrial, or retail buildings, structures and facilities. • Maintains database of building permits issued; cross-references by owner and property location. • Maintaining Personal Property files. • Entering address assignments and updates for real and personal property. • Analyzing and entering data for the valuation mobile homes. • Locating properties, utilizing maps and legal descriptions. • Interpreting and entering real property field information into system. • Sketching buildings, identifying building characteristics and features, and entering real property • Retrieval and entry of permit information from both the city and county planning departments. • Performing audits on mobile homes, conservation covenants, and homesteads. • Maintain the training requirements to hold a minimum of an Appraiser I certification from the Georgia Department of Revenue. • Provide general information to taxpayers over the phone and in the office relating to property information, homestead exemptions, and mobile home valuations. This classification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and other task than those stated in this specification. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE OF: • Modern principles and practices used in property appraisal. DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233 Dawsonville, GA 30534 (706) 344-3501 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 • Materials used in and the types and quality of building construction. • State statutes and administrative rules applicable to property appraisal. • Principles and practices used in the appraisal of agricultural and timber property. SKILL IN: • Reading and understanding appraisal manuals. • Communicating effectively, both orally and in written communication. • Performing arithmetic computations as needed. • Excel, Word, Power Point and Adobe Acrobat. • Gathering and evaluating data and preparing reports. ABILITY TO: • Read, understand, interpret and apply State statutes and administrative rules governing property appraisal. • Interpret appraisal, aerial, soil and topographical maps. • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. • Interact with the public and others in a courteous and tactful manner, sometimes under stressful situations. • Establish and maintain effective working relations with supervisors, co-workers, other County employees, taxpayers and the Assessors. • Present data and evaluations in a comfortable and informative manner. • Attend work as scheduled and/or required. CONTACTS • Contacts are typically co-workers, elected officials, and the general public. • Contacts are typically to exchange information and provide services ADA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Scope of Performance: The purpose of this position is to ensure the data kept by the Dawson County Tax Assessor’s Office is current and correct. Physical Ability: The work is typically performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching or stooping. The employee is frequently required to lift light, up to 10 pounds regularly, and 20 pounds occasionally. Environmental Factors: The majority of the work is performed in an office. Fast paced, requiring dexterity and flexibility in handling a variety of functions simultaneously. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY • Works under the general supervision of the Chief Appraiser who assigns and reviews work for conformance with established appraisal procedures, department policy and results achieved. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS • Applicant must be 21 years of age or older. • Applicant must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license and have no adverse driving record or felony conviction. • Applicant must possess a minimum Appraiser I certification from the Georgia Department of Revenue. Opportunity will be given to obtain Appraiser II certification from the Georgia Department of Revenue. • Applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent plus a minimum of three years of experience in Real Property field appraiser work with an Assessor Office or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the skills and abilities necessary to perform primary job duties. • Applicant should have knowledge and understanding of standard property appraisal methods, techniques, tax assessment laws, policies and procedures for Georgia. • Individual should be able to interact well with the public, provide good customer service, have an understanding of modern office equipment and display good computer skills. • Applicant must be able to complete on-site field checks and perform other related duties as assigned. • Applicant should have common skills in conducting basic mathematical equations and effective communication skills, both oral and written. • Applicant must be able to work with the public and respond to request in a timely manner. • Applicant must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. I have read the above job description and I understand the requirements. Signature: Date: Witness: Revised on 5/7/2024