Property Appraiser II

Buncombe County Government
Asheville, NC
Property Appraiser II Location Asheville, NC : Job Title: Property Appraiser II Department: Tax Appraisal Hiring Range: $25.02 - $29.22 Compensation Grade: 2007 Compensation Pay Range: $25.02 - $35.03 Posted Internally and Externally Job Posting End Date: May 15, 2024 Purpose of the position: The purpose of this position is to perform moderately complex appraisal work in connection with examining, analyzing, and evaluating improved and vacant residential, commercial, industrial and special use properties to determine the fair value of, and assess taxes on real property in the County. Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field including or supplemented by courses in appraisal work and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in real property appraisal; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Training and Experience (required at time of hire): Preferred successful completion of IAAO courses 101- fundamentals of real property appraisal, 102- income approach to valuation, 112- advanced income approach to valuation, 300- fundamentals of mass appraisal, 311-residential modeling concepts, 312- commercial modeling concepts and North Carolina Machinery Act. Considerable knowledge and experience working with software and databases related to excel, access, crystal reports, power point and ArcMap. Licensed as a certified or general appraiser by the North Carolina Appraisal Board preferred. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Must be able to obtain certification as a real property appraiser from the North Carolina Department of Revenue within one year of employment. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license. Essential Functions of the position:
  • Collect data and perform more specialized appraisal related work in determining the taxable value of real property in the County for tax purposes.
  • Assist Tax Assessor and/or Chief Appraiser with training and other duties as needed.
  • Assist the Present Use Value/Exempt division with the collection of data, requesting information from property owners and processing new applications and/or requalifications.
  • Resolve and process valuation complaints and/or appeals and assist taxpayers in correcting real property data.
  • Evaluate land records data related to ownership, subdivisions, plats, land splits and combinations.
  • Analyze selling price of vacant land and improved parcels and maintain property transfer (sales) records which are used to perform county-wide revaluations.
  • Develop, apply, defend, and explain property values to the public.
  • Perform specialized appraisal analysis as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
    • Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in real property appraisal work including appraising improved and vacant residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
    • Knowledge of current construction costs, including building materials and land value.
    • Knowledge of the geographical layout of the County.
    • Knowledge of the methods and procedures of the County Assessor Department's appraisal division.
    • Knowledge of the three approaches to market value (cost, income, and market) of real property.
    • Knowledge of appraisal statistics.
    • Knowledge and mastery of mathematics.
    • Ability to use independent judgement and initiative in correctly evaluating a variety of properties and accurately collect appraisal data.
    • Ability to plan, assign and review the work of subordinate personnel.
    • Ability to make accurate computations with or without a calculator.
    • Ability to navigate and drive to all areas of Buncombe County as directed.
    • Ability to physically navigate in and around active & non active construction sites in all types of terrain and weather situations while collecting and recording data.
    • Ability to use a computer and learn specific computer programs associated with daily assignments.
    • Ability to develop, apply, defend, and explain property values to the public.
    • Ability to defend property values for both formal and informal appeals, this includes writing, preparing, and presenting the case before the Board of Equalization and Review.
    In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions. Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective. It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition, Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.
Posted 2026-01-16

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