Appraiser - Equalization

Under the supervision of the Equalization Director, serves as an experienced appraiser and conducts studies of all classifications of real and personal property to determine its true cash value and to assist the Equalization Director in determining an equalization factor for each taxing unit in the County. Appraises all properties in an assigned area of the County.

Starting pay is dependent on an applicant's relevant experience.

**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or a qualified candidate is identified. This position could close at any time.**

• Appraises commercial, agricultural, industrial and some residential properties using State Tax Commission approved techniques and standards of value to determine the estimated property value.
• Analyzes property sales by township to establish market value for all classes of real property. Works with local assessors to identify representative sales data.
• Conducts field inspections of property and interviews sellers and purchasers to verify date of sale, sale price, substantiate accuracy of property descriptions, determine value of personal property and to obtain details such as condition of structures, property improvements and land use.
• Assists in conducting the Economic Condition Factor studies used to adjust the State's pricing manual to current local market value.
• Measures structures and parcels of land, draws up legal property descriptions, determines soil categories, field content and usages, prepares sketches of floor plans and building layouts, calculates acreage and the square and cubic footage of buildings, silos and grain bins and other structures.
• Gathers and organizes data from deeds, tax rolls, parcel maps and descriptions for sales studies and appraisals.
• Makes drawings of property descriptions on appraisal cards for appraisal studies and calculates acreage and road rights of way.
• Prepare field cards and supporting information and assists with department appraisal records.
• Assists local assessors with the more complex appraisals when requested and provides them with information on changes in assessment procedures and tax laws.
• Assists taxpayers, real estate personnel and others with interpreting maps and property cards, explaining the assessment process and providing other information related to departmental activities.
• Participates in the preparation of reports to compile and monitor assessment changes and special reports for the assessment rolls.
• Serves as an appraiser of record and appears at hearings as an expert witness when required.

Other Functions:

• May conduct personal property audits by examining personal property statement, verifying calculations, reviewing tax records and other documents and determining the estimated true cash value.

This list may not be inclusive of the total scope of job functions to be performed. duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.

Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent with advanced coursework in assessment administration and property appraisal or closely related area.

Four years experience appraising all classes of real property.

Must possess a Level II certification from the State Assessors Board. Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License and a good driving record.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical Requirements :
(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements):

• Walking over uneven terrain to conduct appraisals of property and structures.
• Climbing stairs in order to conduct appraisals of structures.
• Bending, stooping and kneeling to make measurements and appraisals.
• Ability to enter and access information from a computer terminal.
• Ability to travel throughout the County
• Ability to lift and carry tax rolls, maps and other items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to file and retrieve documents from departmental files.

Working Conditions :

• Travels to various sites throughout the County to make appraisals and examinations.
• Works outside in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to animals on properties being studied.
• Exposure to noise, fumes and heat of factories and other properties being studied.

This position is benefited and is subject to the Personnel Policy.

Eaton County offers a variety of benefits that will support our employees both during their career and after. View the Benefit Page for more information.

The current group contract can be viewed Here.