Personal Property Appraiser I

The Personal Property Appraiser I is a junior position requiring first-level certification, responsible for appraising personal property.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.The following duties are representative of the work required for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Process business personal property returns and update mailing addresses
• Work appeals of business personal property returns
• Prepare valuations and work appeals of boats
• Update new businesses and delete businesses that have closed
• Enters data in software system
• Maintain folders for the personal property division
• Pull & file folders for the Personal Property staff
• Process return mail and locate change of address and owners
• Measures, lists, and value pre-bill mobile homes
• Work TAVT car appeals
• Answer incoming phone calls and work front desk as needed
• Other duties as assigned

The Personal Property Appraiser I must be at least 21 years of age, possess a high school diploma or GED; and be in good physical and mental health; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have taken Courses I and IA and received a score of 70 or better on the Appraiser I exam or achieve within twenty-four (24) months.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

TRAVEL: The Personal Property Appraiser I will be required to travel within Macon- Bibb County.The Personal Property Appraiser I must be knowledgeable of the following principles, procedures, and concepts:

• Have the aptitude to learn to perform assigned tasks, including reviewing maps and photography; locating property and gathering all information necessary to determine value; performing basic research on costs and sales data for cars and boats; computing appraisal values for personal property.
• Knowledge of mass appraisal techniques.
• Have the ability to deal effectively with the general public and with other governmental agencies.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of local government organization and administration.
• Ability to resolve problems in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with the use of computers, including software programs (Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report preparation.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize work; set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to meet necessary requirements of Appraiser I as mandated by the Georgia Department of Revenue.

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