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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Assessors division is seeking to fill an Appraiser I position.
Position Summary
The Appraiser class performs paraprofessional appraisal work requiring an understanding of State, County, and City laws and regulations and an understanding of the requirements and standards accepted and distributed by professional appraisal organizations. These positions require technical knowledge and skill in the application of the principles, practices, and techniques of appraisal. In addition, Appraisers may be required to be licensed or certified by the State. Appraisers are responsible for conducting annual assessments of residential, commercial, personal, and industrial property to maintain the tax rolls so the City can levy and collect property taxes. Determines taxability and value of properties using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis
Inspects properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or
replacement costs to determine appraisal value
Explains assessed values to property owners and defends appealed assessments at public hearings
Prepares and maintains current data on all real and personal property parcels regardless of taxable status, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions
Establishes uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property
Inspects new construction and improvements to existing structures and estimates building replacement costs using building valuation manuals to determine values
Writes and submits appraisal reports for public record that outline methods by which the
estimations were made and meet appraisal standards
Completes and maintains assessment rolls that show the taxpayer of record, the unique parcel identifier, the legal description, the taxable status, the property class, the current assessed, SEV, and taxable values
Applies one or more of the basic valuation approaches to appraise a variety of properties such as single-family homes, standard office space, or unimproved vacant lots
Reviews appraisal reports written by Appraisers covering properties with well-defined boundaries and uses. Properties are clearly comparable with others in terms of type, location, use, and other similar characteristics.
Researches, evaluates, and advises realty specialists on specific aspects of properties, such as estimating standard construction costs or rental rates, or conducting highest and best use studies for properties with limited, readily apparent uses; Analyzes trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments; Reviews information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary
Conducts regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in value due to new construction, additions, demolitions, and/or market conditions
Identifies the ownership of each piece of real and personal property
Interviews landowner, tenants, and others, and observes and inspects properties and
improvements to secure adequate and accurate descriptions required for the appraisal of
properties history and zoning classification
Explains assessed values to property owners and defends appealed assessments at public hearings
Investigates and resolves taxpayer complaints, City Council Petitions, and request for property tax exemptions and abatements
Defends assessments at all levels of appeal as needed
Utilizes Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software, Geographic Information
Systems, and Aerial and Street Level Photography to automate the valuation process
Assists in the preparation of petitions, assessment forms, and appraisal records
Processes Personal Property Statements
Performs special projects and other duties as assignedThese minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or license(s), which are required for employment in the classification. Minimum qualifications increase based on the level of the position. Additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position.
Education
For all Appraisers, it is a requirement to have completed High School graduation or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
Experience
For entry into the Appraiser position, no work experience is required; however, the minimum education requirements must be met. One year of experience involving Real Estate appraisal is preferred but not required. Appraisers must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Assessors division is seeking to fill an Appraiser I position.
Position Summary
The Appraiser class performs paraprofessional appraisal work requiring an understanding of State, County, and City laws and regulations and an understanding of the requirements and standards accepted and distributed by professional appraisal organizations. These positions require technical knowledge and skill in the application of the principles, practices, and techniques of appraisal. In addition, Appraisers may be required to be licensed or certified by the State. Appraisers are responsible for conducting annual assessments of residential, commercial, personal, and industrial property to maintain the tax rolls so the City can levy and collect property taxes. Determines taxability and value of properties using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis
Inspects properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or
replacement costs to determine appraisal value
Explains assessed values to property owners and defends appealed assessments at public hearings
Prepares and maintains current data on all real and personal property parcels regardless of taxable status, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions
Establishes uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property
Inspects new construction and improvements to existing structures and estimates building replacement costs using building valuation manuals to determine values
Writes and submits appraisal reports for public record that outline methods by which the
estimations were made and meet appraisal standards
Completes and maintains assessment rolls that show the taxpayer of record, the unique parcel identifier, the legal description, the taxable status, the property class, the current assessed, SEV, and taxable values
Applies one or more of the basic valuation approaches to appraise a variety of properties such as single-family homes, standard office space, or unimproved vacant lots
Reviews appraisal reports written by Appraisers covering properties with well-defined boundaries and uses. Properties are clearly comparable with others in terms of type, location, use, and other similar characteristics.
Researches, evaluates, and advises realty specialists on specific aspects of properties, such as estimating standard construction costs or rental rates, or conducting highest and best use studies for properties with limited, readily apparent uses; Analyzes trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments; Reviews information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary
Conducts regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in value due to new construction, additions, demolitions, and/or market conditions
Identifies the ownership of each piece of real and personal property
Interviews landowner, tenants, and others, and observes and inspects properties and
improvements to secure adequate and accurate descriptions required for the appraisal of
properties history and zoning classification
Explains assessed values to property owners and defends appealed assessments at public hearings
Investigates and resolves taxpayer complaints, City Council Petitions, and request for property tax exemptions and abatements
Defends assessments at all levels of appeal as needed
Utilizes Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software, Geographic Information
Systems, and Aerial and Street Level Photography to automate the valuation process
Assists in the preparation of petitions, assessment forms, and appraisal records
Processes Personal Property Statements
Performs special projects and other duties as assignedThese minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills, and/or license(s), which are required for employment in the classification. Minimum qualifications increase based on the level of the position. Additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position.
Education
For all Appraisers, it is a requirement to have completed High School graduation or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
Experience
For entry into the Appraiser position, no work experience is required; however, the minimum education requirements must be met. One year of experience involving Real Estate appraisal is preferred but not required. Appraisers must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.
Equivalency
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Evaluation Plan
- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
- Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point
LRD: 03/18/2024
Employment Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
