REAL ESTATE APPRAISER TECHNICIAN

Responsible for performing routine, professional and technical work associated with the mass appraisal of real property for ad valorem taxation. Position is responsible for inspecting and measuring real property, calculating appraised value of property, preparing documentation, and maintaining records, researching, and collecting data, providing information to taxpayers, and performing other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts field reviews of real property; locates and identifies real property, referring to various maps, plats, aerial photographs, and other documents; physically verifies information contained in blueprints, site plans, and specifications; measures property size, shape, and square footage; collects and records data relating to number of rooms, type of construction, age, building materials, terrain, appearance, property, improvements, or other conditions effecting values; ascertains quality of workmanship and materials; identifies various types of construction; draws/sketches and makes photographic records of existing structures and new construction/additions; re-sketches audited properties as needed; documents changes to property records; prepares detailed property record cards for use in calculating appraised values
• Reviews various records and documentation in association with determining appraised values; verifies sales data; verifies ownership for proper classification of property; identifies other factors impacting value of existing properties, such as remodeling, new features, depreciation, changes in classification, zoning changes, or external forces such as noise, traffic, pollution, or other factors; takes such factors into consideration in determining appraised values
• Reads and interprets blueprints, maps, plats, surveys, building permits, or other documents in order to gain more accurate information of real property and/or improvements
• Performs research functions; researches legal records such as deeds, deeds of trust, leases, assessments, or other records; resolves discrepancies in information
• Analyzes market data to establish value and level of assessment; analyze sale ratios to measure and improve equality
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, spreadsheet, or other software programs
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, property record cards, or other documents
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, deeds, property record cards, blueprints, building permits, site plans, specifications, tax maps, zoning maps, plats, aerial photographs, valuation guides, tax digests, codes, regulations, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
• Assists in defending appraised values and appeals as needed
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, county officials, property owners, taxpayers, government agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems
• Has basic knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operates a motor vehicle to conduct site visits or other work activities
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed
• Performs other related duties as required

Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to an associate degree in Real Property Appraisal, Assessment, or a related field; supplemented by 3 years of previous experience and/or training involving real property appraisal and/or assessment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Special Qualifications:
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check. Must possess and maintain a Commonwealth of Virginia drivers license. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria; includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives
• Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations
• Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions
• Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information
• Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures
• Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives
• Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting. May require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, or traffic hazards when at a property. 
 
Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.
 
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
 
General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.