NCAI Job Posting - Commercial Appraiser

Job Title:
Commercial Appraiser

Organization:
Greenwood County

Location:
Greenwood, SC

Job Description:
Greenwood County is currently recruiting for a highly qualified COMMERCIAL APPRAISER to join our team. The ideal candidate, under general supervision of the Assessor, performs appraisals and mass appraisals of commercial property and other complex property for ad valorem tax purposes. This position involves all aspects of the appraisal, analysis and classification of complex residential and commercial real property to establish and review values for assessment purposes. Inspects, appraises, and evaluates improved and unimproved land/lots and new construction, measures and sketches new improvements, performs property splits/combinations and value allocation, as well as examines commercial properties every five years for reassessment, as denoted in the SC Code of Laws.

Requirements:

  • Working with state and local agencies for damage assessments.
  • Conforming to Title 12 Taxation of the SC Code of Laws and requirements/opinions given in USPAP.
  • Attending and testifying at Board of Assessment Appeals as well as Administrative Law Court cases on behalf of Greenwood County.
  • Assisting taxpayers in understanding complex tax laws and procedures.
  • Communicating and providing information to realtors, business owners, and taxpayers on valuation practices related to property taxes.
  • Analyzing building practices and quality of construction for commercial improvements.
  • Staying current on city and county ordinances as well as zoning and their effect on value.
  • Assisting and interviewing public by telephone and in person concerning information regarding appeals, plats, ownership, assessments, taxes, records, exemptions, sales information, details about their property, or any other items.
  • Experience in appraising a wide array of commercial property types is preferred. The nature of the work requires the employee to be detail oriented and time sensitive to mandated deadlines.
  • The Appraiser also assists in appeals and performs market analysis and research as needed.
  • The principal duties of this job function are performed in a general office environment and in the field. The duties of the job require the Appraiser to drive to various locations in the County.
  • The position also requires attendance of educational courses and seminars consistent to maintaining appraiser’s license. Performs all other related duties assigned by Assessor or Deputy Assessor.

Salary/Benefits:
$42,007 - $63,009

To Apply:
Qualified applicants may email resumes AND a completed job application to [email protected] or apply in person at 600 Monument Street, Park Plaza, Room 102, Greenwood, SC 29646. Apply on our website at  www.greenwoodsc.gov.