This position typically provides for the appraisal of real property and maintenance of related records; inspects properties and records information; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establishing value of all commercial and residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
• Appraising Berkeley County commercial real property via Mass Appraisal approach as well as narrative or summarized valuation reports under supervision of the Assessor.
• May be required to assist with Residential valuations as the need arises.
• Discusses assessment issues with taxpayers and explains appraisal criteria relative to values and appraisal techniques under supervision of the Assessor.
• Plans and performs efficiently the daily work flow tasks under the supervision of the Director (indirect supervision via Residential Appraisal Supervisor) and may assist other appraisers in the field with collection of building construction data, land improvements and related matters affecting the valuation of real estate.
• Solves complex and difficult assessment problems.
• Researches recent sales data to determine asking/sales prices in given areas.
• Conducts studies to confirm depreciation/appreciation after remodeling, additions, rezoning or other economic influences.
• Processes appeals from initial request for review to potential litigation at all State level appeal forums.
• Processes rollbacks and tax bill adjustments.
• Enters information and edits reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred;
• Must have and maintain a valid SC Certified General or Certified General Mass Appraiser's license throughout employment;
• Five (5) years of related Appraisal experience;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for South Carolina with safe driving record.

• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

• Knowledge of personal computers, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Appraisal software applications including Patriot, AS400 and URAR.
• Ability to make arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to stay organized and detail oriented and multi-task.
• Ability to understand laws pertaining to appraisals.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data for revaluation.

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach, pull and push with hands and arms; crouch, kneel or stoop; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.