Real and Personal Property Appraiser III
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Real and Personal Property Appraiser III
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Nature of Work The purpose of this job is to perform valuation and appraisal of Commercial, Industrial and Residential properties in order to maintain an accurate assessment roll. Defends values placed on the ad valorem assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Assists in the maintenance of the special acts rolls which include properties that have been granted tax abatements and exemptions as well as specific taxes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluates new construction through on-site inspections, interviews, measuring, photography and review of construction plans.
Calculates new property values for commercial, industrial and residential parcels approved for parcel line splits and/or combinations.
Prepares Valuation Disclosures for submission to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and presents that Valuation Disclosure in court.
Appraises commercial, industrial and complex residential properties that have physical changes due to new construction, fire damage or any other factor that impacts property value.
Creates new sketches or alters existing sketches using sketching software; enters field data into the Equalizer Assessing software.
Determines the appropriate approach to value for the property being appraised, analyzes results, and compares them to collected market data to confirm reasonableness of value.
Evaluates and analyzes commercial, industrial and complex residential appeals submitted at Assessor's Review, adjusting assessed and taxable values if warranted; testifies at the Board of Review as needed.
Creates and maintains assessments for properties on special tax rolls such as the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) Roll, Industrial Facilities Tax Abatement (IFT) Roll, Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Roll, Downtown Improvement District (DID) special assessment roll, etc.
Determines the taxable status of parcels and assists in maintaining Special Acts rolls, including IFT, OPRA, NEZ, and TRCTA, and in the creation and maintenance of special assessment rolls.
Reappraises residential neighborhoods annually to maintain accuracy of property records; develops more accurate estimates of value and complies with State Tax Commission mandates.
Reviews, creates and assigns permit work to the appropriate appraiser.
Provides training and/or assistance to lower‑level appraisers.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Training and Experience
Bachelor’s degree
At least four (4) years of experience in appraising residential, commercial, and industrial real property
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications
Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (3) certification
Michigan Certified Personal Property Examiner certification
Michigan driver’s license
Other Necessary Qualifications – Knowledge of:
Legal terminology and court procedures
Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
Current and past building construction techniques, building materials, and processes
Local real estate market
Assessing software and other internet‑based resources
The methods and principles used in property appraisal
Michigan State Tax Commission Rules and Guidelines for calculating assessed and taxable values
Skill in:
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Verbal and written communication
Organization and time management
Delivering testimony at Michigan Tax Tribunal
Ability to:
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Read and analyze construction plans
Take field notes, draw a field sketch, and calculate square footage to accurately reflect the building’s features
Analyze sales documents, legal descriptions, and surveys
Provide training and guidance to lower‑level appraisers
Additional Postings available from City of Grand Rapids
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Nature of Work The purpose of this job is to perform valuation and appraisal of Commercial, Industrial and Residential properties in order to maintain an accurate assessment roll. Defends values placed on the ad valorem assessment roll before the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Assists in the maintenance of the special acts rolls which include properties that have been granted tax abatements and exemptions as well as specific taxes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluates new construction through on-site inspections, interviews, measuring, photography and review of construction plans.
Calculates new property values for commercial, industrial and residential parcels approved for parcel line splits and/or combinations.
Prepares Valuation Disclosures for submission to the Michigan Tax Tribunal and presents that Valuation Disclosure in court.
Appraises commercial, industrial and complex residential properties that have physical changes due to new construction, fire damage or any other factor that impacts property value.
Creates new sketches or alters existing sketches using sketching software; enters field data into the Equalizer Assessing software.
Determines the appropriate approach to value for the property being appraised, analyzes results, and compares them to collected market data to confirm reasonableness of value.
Evaluates and analyzes commercial, industrial and complex residential appeals submitted at Assessor's Review, adjusting assessed and taxable values if warranted; testifies at the Board of Review as needed.
Creates and maintains assessments for properties on special tax rolls such as the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) Roll, Industrial Facilities Tax Abatement (IFT) Roll, Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Roll, Downtown Improvement District (DID) special assessment roll, etc.
Determines the taxable status of parcels and assists in maintaining Special Acts rolls, including IFT, OPRA, NEZ, and TRCTA, and in the creation and maintenance of special assessment rolls.
Reappraises residential neighborhoods annually to maintain accuracy of property records; develops more accurate estimates of value and complies with State Tax Commission mandates.
Reviews, creates and assigns permit work to the appropriate appraiser.
Provides training and/or assistance to lower‑level appraisers.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Training and Experience
Bachelor’s degree
At least four (4) years of experience in appraising residential, commercial, and industrial real property
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications
Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer (3) certification
Michigan Certified Personal Property Examiner certification
Michigan driver’s license
Other Necessary Qualifications – Knowledge of:
Legal terminology and court procedures
Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
Current and past building construction techniques, building materials, and processes
Local real estate market
Assessing software and other internet‑based resources
The methods and principles used in property appraisal
Michigan State Tax Commission Rules and Guidelines for calculating assessed and taxable values
Skill in:
Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Verbal and written communication
Organization and time management
Delivering testimony at Michigan Tax Tribunal
Ability to:
Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Read and analyze construction plans
Take field notes, draw a field sketch, and calculate square footage to accurately reflect the building’s features
Analyze sales documents, legal descriptions, and surveys
Provide training and guidance to lower‑level appraisers
Additional Postings available from City of Grand Rapids
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