Personal Property Appraiser Trainee - Revenue - Baldwin County Commission

Successful applicants must pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.

1. Identifies businesses within the taxing jurisdiction using all available sources, including but not limited to real property appraisal reports and Property Record Cards; state, county and city business licenses and sales tax accounts; telephone directories; news media; and physical canvasses.

1. Compiles and maintains an accurate listing of all businesses within the taxing jurisdiction. 
2. Respond to routine taxpayer inquiries regarding assessment notices and general personal property functions.
3. Maintain data integrity by inputting mass appraisal data such as acquisition costs, asset descriptions, and depreciation codes into the assessment software.

1. Calculates the market value of personal property using the three approaches to value: cost, sales comparison, and income as well as the Grid Method as outlined in the Alabama Personal Property Appraisal Manual.

1. Performs review audits on returns filed each year and telephone audits as instructed.
2. Assist in physical inspection audits, detailed desk audits, and detailed on-site audits of small to medium size businesses.

1. Assists in the performance of on-site physical inspections of the assets located at each business.
2. Compares listing of assets as reported by the taxpayer on their Personal Property Return with assets as observed during inspections.
3. Gathers necessary information to accurately list all observed assets.
4. Makes appropriate adjustments so that all assets are correctly assessed.

F. Office Management:

1. Cross-training among other staff positions within the Revenue office. 
2. Locate parcel numbers or PPINs for personal property returns and related real property parcels.
3. Answer telephone.
4. Filing as needed.
5. Maintain accurate daily report of amount of work and time spent.

1. Hold or assist in informal hearings to assist property owner and amend incorrect appraisal data as needed. 
2. Explain appraisal methods and values.
3. Give reports to the Board of Equalization as necessary.

1. High school diploma or equivalent with two (2) years of college level courses in business administration, accounting, taxation, law, property valuation or related fields.   Prior appraisal training and/or closely related experience may be considered in lieu of college education. 
2. Completion of Property Tax Education courses (Alabama Personal Property Appraisal Manual and IAAO 101 Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal) required for advancement toward Alabama Certified Personal Property Appraiser designation after hire.
3. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable through the County Commission.  

1. Must be 20 years of age.
2. Willing to travel throughout the county.
3. Willing to work overtime and weekends as required.
4. Willing to attend appraisal training in and out of state.
5. Must be willing to work at any Baldwin County Revenue Commission office location as assigned.

1. Knowledge of mathematics to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages as needed to calculate data such as personal property market values, assessed values and taxes.
2. Ability to communicate in writing to include proper usage of English, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and business writing to prepare letters, memoranda, reports, and forms.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals such as coworkers, taxpayers, taxpayer agents, government officials and attorneys to obtain and provide information.
4. Ability to assist other appraisal personnel performing personal property clerical and discovery activities.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers and coworkers.
6. Ability to operate standard office equipment including printer, scanner, calculator, fax machine, and copier.
7. Basic computer skills, including Excel, Word, and the ability to learn and use department software for data entry and analysis.
8. Ability to research records, identify issues, and work through tasks in a logical order.
9. Ability to follow and apply departmental rules, regulations, and procedures.
10. Ability to work safely and efficiently in office and field environments, and to drive safely while performing appraisal fieldwork.

Physical Characteristics

1. See well enough to read fine print, maps and aerial photos.
2. Hear well enough to respond to verbal communication.
3. Ability to communicate clearly, courteously, and effectively with the public and coworkers.
4. Body movement or mobility to be able to move about on all types of construction sites and different terrain.
5. Stamina to withstand adverse weather conditions such as heat and cold when reviewing parcels in the county.
6. Physical ability or mobility to successfully perform in an office environment including everyday tasks such as typing, sitting, standing, bending, lifting, moving, or carrying file boxes or boxes of paper.