Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, as part of an assessment appraisal team, the Property Appraiser 1 performs responsible appraisal and assessment work. The Property Appraiser 1 performs maintenance, clerical, and appraisal technician support. The Property Appraiser 1, with a basic understanding of appraisal systems, policies, and procedures, performs or supervises the examination, verification and maintenance of property assessment valuation and appraisal data. This position will also perform technical audit functions, develop, or install revised appraisal procedures.
Required Tasks
Sorts and files correspondence, and performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering telephones, and responding to correspondence
Interviews taxpayers, realtors, contractors, builders, and other relevant parties to obtain information needed to appraise and subsequently assess real property.
Compiles and analyzes data on construction costs, sale prices, leases and other factors affecting land and building values
Prepares and/or revises land value and tax maps and real property descriptions
Calculates appraisal and assessment values from collected data.
Investigates and resolves taxpayer complaints, Board of Review and/or Michigan Tax Tribunal petitions, and requests for property tax exemption.
Classifies and organizes assessment data for presentation.
Defends assessments at all levels of appeal, as required.
Investigates and makes recommendations on taxpayers' requests for property tax exemption.
Explains assessment appraisals and procedures to taxpayers.
Maintains property assessment records.
Enters vacant and/or vandalized buildings to determine extent of damage and remaining value
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational/Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or it's equivalent; AND
Valid State of Michigan Operator License. Employees in this class will be required to provide and operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis.
NOTE: Persons appointed to this class must acquire and maintain valid Michigan Certified Assessment Technician (MCAT) designation or above. Progress toward obtaining the certification will be evaluated at the end of the initial six-month probation period with a conditional six-month extension possible, after which, failure to comply may lead to termination.
The Charter County of Wayne
The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents. Wayne County Government
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