PROPERTY APPRAISER, SENIOR

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in real estate, construction, business or related field is required; supplemented by three (3) years of experience in property evaluation, appraisal or assessment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must obtain and maintain Appraiser IV certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
 
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Veterans’ Preference:

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure, please  click here.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to conduct complex appraisals of residential property in the County to determine fair market value for taxation purposes and to maintain an accurate and equitable valuation of the property. Responsibilities include defending fair market values through testimony before governing boards or a court of law, reviewing taxpayer appeals, collecting construction cost data for various types of buildings, and obtaining financial documentation from property owners and/or their representatives. This classification is distinguished from the Residential Property Appraiser in that this class supervises assigned staff and performs residential property appraisals, whereas the later does not perform supervisory functions.

Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Appraises residential property for tax billing purposes; conducts field reviews; locates assets and property for appraisals; gathers and records data effecting values; makes calculations and applies data to appraisals; prepares detailed records for use in calculating appraised values; applies and interprets state and local laws pertaining to property assessments and appraisals; appraises fair market value of taxable residential property.

Reviews various records and documentation in association with determining appraised values; verifies sales and market data; verifies ownership for proper classification; identifies other factors impacting value of existing properties, such as features, depreciation, lending rates/terms, sales/ratio analysis, cost data, cost schedule changes, or other factors; audits property records; and researches discrepancies.

Calculates appraised values; calculates approximate amount of taxes due; maintains fair market value, uniformity, and equalization of comparative property; enters appraisal data into computer; enters previously collected field data into computer; and generates reports from computer system.

Verifies permitted improvements to property; conducts field reviews; gathers and records data effecting values; measures and calculates changes in square footage; determines type and quality of construction and grade of improvement; verifies extent of renovations to property; determines how improvements impact valuations.

Provides information and assistance regarding residential property valuations, tax assessment rules/regulations, procedures, or other issues; explains tax policies involving the levy and collection of taxes; researches problems and initiates problem resolution.

Responds to formal appeals related to property valuations or other department operations: provides information; verifies records; conducts additional research and field reviews; provides documentation; defends appraisal values and/or makes recommendations to Board of Equalization; and modifies appraisals as appropriate.

Provides guidance and training to new employees; instructs employees and answers questions regarding policies, procedures, and computer system functions according to established protocols.

Maintains listing, assessment and appraisal information on residential property within the County; updates and maintains department records and files and databases; and enters and retrieves data from information systems; and generates computerized reports.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new methods, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends continuing education courses, seminars, and training sessions as appropriate.

Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.

• Leadership Under Pressure: Demonstrates calm, confident leadership when managing complex appraisal issues, tight deadlines, or challenging interactions with property owners.
• Operational Planning & Execution: Effectively plans, organizes, and executes appraisal tasks to ensure accurate valuations and compliance with county and state standards.
• Adaptability & Rapid Problem-Solving: Quickly adjusts to changing property conditions, regulations, and field challenges while identifying practical solutions.
• Team Cohesion & Communication: Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively with colleagues, taxpayers, and other departments to support accurate and transparent appraisal outcomes.
• Safety & Risk Awareness: Maintains strong situational awareness and follows safety protocols during field inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: 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.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with and apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others to coordinate programs or activities of a project, and resolve typical problems associated with the responsibilities of the job.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.