Tax Appraisal Clerk

Maintains, updates, and files property records and provides administrative support within the guidelines of departmental policies and procedures and supervisory instructions. Reports to the Assistant Deputy Chief Appraiser (Personal Property) or other designated person and works with co-workers, the public, auditors, banks, lawyers, businesses, and employees to provide accurate and accessible records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Process real estate transfers/homestead exemptions.
• Provides assistance with questions concerning property valuations, ownership, parcel locations, business returns. Accepts returns and appeals.
• Enters data gathered by Assessors’ office into computer files.
• Makes copies of deeds and plats for the Geographical Information System.
• Types and provides bond letters.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Process real estate transfers/homestead exemptions.
• Enters data gathered by Assessors office and enters into computer files.
• Answers phones; assists public and co-workers.

Education:  High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:  Three (3) years customer service and data entry experience, usually associated with completion of apprenticeship/internship.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of office practices, reporting and record keeping procedures, and generally accepted accounting and appraisal procedures
• Familiarity with federal and state laws, County ordinances, and departmental policies regarding property assessments and reporting
• Proficiency in map reading, auditing, research, and specialized software used in record keeping
• Mastery of operating a computer and standard office equipment
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated ability to work independently

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class typically require: walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Work is performed in an office setting.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.