Job Details

This is the entry level of class for appraisal work and incumbents will perform basic tasks related to the appraisal of real property for tax assessment purposes.

Incumbents will work under close supervision while being trained and will gradually work more independently as knowledge and skills are acquired; routine work will be assigned to this class. An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties: (These examples DO NOT include ALL of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform.): 

1. Make general investigations and analyze data in the appraisal of real property; gather information and measure and plot land and improvements 

2. Makes and verifies computations involved in cost estimating and appraising. 

3. Maintains updated records on all residential and vacant land sales 

4. Assists with the entry of deeds, Property Transfer Affidavits, Principal Residence Exemptions, and splits and combinations. 

5. Assists with the March, July and December Board of Review 

6. Assists with Personal Property 

7. Communicates with other appraisers, real estate agents, residents, and county agencies regarding property record cards and property assessments. 

8. Inputs and verify data on the computer within BS&A Software and Apex

9. Performs other duties as required

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 12 credit hours from an accredited college. Coursework in any field.

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Must obtain an MCAO (Michigan Certified Assessing Officer) within two (2) consecutive testing cycles offered from the date of hire in order to progress to Appraiser II. 
• Failure to obtain MCAO will result in removal from classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

1. Ability to write legibly and make sketches and computations of moderate difficulty.
2. Ability to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and visual standards of the job, with special emphasis on patience and tact in dealing with the public.