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Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 07872 Department: Tax Administration Opening Date: 08/13/2025 Closing Date: Continuous General Statement of Duties Forsyth County's Department of Tax Administration has an opening for a Sr. Appraiser. The Sr. Appraiser will supplement both the residential appraisal and commercial appraisal staff as needed for reappraisal research and valuation activities. The Sr. Appraiser will also assume some duties of a tax analyst. Distinguishing Features A successful candidate should have the following knowledge skills and abilities: Ability to operate office machines including a personal computer. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Ability to determine value of property using established guidelines, costs, sales, and income data. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Considerable knowledge of construction, building materials and landscaping costs. Considerable knowledge of industrial, commercial, farm and residential property in the county, economic factors and trends. Considerable knowledge of the principles, laws and methods of real property appraisal for tax assessment purposes. Ability to interpret and explain laws, policies and procedures relating to the listing and appraising. Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from high school or GED and successful completion of basic courses in real property appraisal, and at least two year's work experience directly related to the appraisal of real property. The real property appraisal courses may be IAAO courses 101 and 102 or any combination of the following courses from a North Carolina Appraisal Board approved sponsor: Basic Appraisal Principles 30 Hours Basic Appraisal Procedures 30 Hours The 15-Hour National USPAP Course or its equivalent 15 Hours General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use 30 Hours Statistics, Modeling and Finance 15 Hours General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach 30 Hours General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach 30 Hours General Appraiser Income Approach 60 Hours General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies 30 Hours Appraisal Subject Matter Electives 30 Hours (May include hours over minimum shown above in other modules) Prefer a two or four year college degree in a related area. Candidates must be certified or immediately certifiable by the Property Tax Division of the NC Department of Revenue as a real property appraiser. Must have a valid N.C. driver's license. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Determines base land rates for each property classification from qualifying sales of commercial sites and adjusts for location and size. Represents the County before the State Property Tax Commission upon appeal of decision of the Board of Equalization and Review. Documents and completes complex and detailed narrative reports for each appraisal. Performs maintenance of the current data base; measures and lists improvements or additions and revalues parcels that have been divided, consolidated, rezoned, or changed use. Uses the Computer Aided Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system to conduct statistical analysis of reappraisal properties. Gathers and analyzes the tree approaches to determine the value of commercial property. Reviews appraisal of residential, commercial, farm, and industrial property. Makes recommendations to the Board of Equalization and Review on appeals; answers questions and defends value. Meets with individual property owners to answer questions or complaints and to explain appraisal practices and procedures. Makes investigative field inspections of commercial property, inspects exterior of any improvements, describes the property and relevant characteristics, makes new measurements and determines construction quality and costs. Click to view information. Click to view information. These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits. 01 The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I accept and agree
• No, I do not agree

02 What is your highest level of completed education?

• No degree
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or above

03 Do you have an two year or four year degree in a related field?

• Yes
• No

04 If you have an Associates Degree or higher, what is your degree in? If you do not have a degree, put N/A. 05 How many years of experience do you have working directly with the appraisal of real property?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

06 Please indicate which courses you have successfully completed.

• IAAO Course 101
• IAAO Course 102
• Basic Appraisal Principles 30 hours
• Basic Appraisal Procedures 30 hours
• The 15-Hour National USPAP course or its equivalent
• General Appraiser Market Analysis and Highest and Best Use 30 hours
• Statistics, Modeling and Finance 15 hours
• General Appraiser Sales Comparison Approach 30 hours
• General Appraiser Site Valuation and Cost Approach 30 hours
• General Appraiser Income Approach 60 hours
• General Appraiser Report Writing and Case Studies 30 hours
• Appraisal Subject Matter Electives 30 hours
• Have not completed any courses

07 Are you certified or can you be immediately certified by the Property Tax Division of the NC Department of Revenue as a real property appraiser?

• Yes
• No

08 Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license or can you obtain one within 60 days of employment?

• Yes
• No

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