The Butts County Board of Assessors is currently searching for a skilled Appraiser, with an open position for either an Appraiser I or II, tailored to the credentials of applicants, as mentioned on their official website. The ideal candidate for this role will tackle the responsibility of appraising residential property, requiring a detail-oriented mindset and minimal oversight. According to Butts County's job posting, the selected individual should also bring to the table excellent customer service capabilities.
Duties outlined for the position demand participation in the creation of the annual real property digest, acquisition and review of building permits with an associated real property parcel number and they must also execute field reviews of real property, this includes engaging with property owners to gather the necessary data for appraisals, the process demands also capturing and uploading images of properties, not to mention feeding all pertinent appraisal data and sketches into the system. The job description highlights the necessity of assembling data for real property appeals processing, including scrutinizing sales ratios, pinpointing comparable properties, and crafting corresponding letters to address any changes or no changes for the appeal.
The qualifications for the role are precise, necessitating a knowledge base and competency level typically paired with specialized field training that complements a basic high school education, experience-wise, candidates should have one to two years under their belt in a similar or apprentice role that would acquaint them with the job’s essential principles. Moreover, applicants must have specific certifications, like a valid State of Georgia driver’s license (Class C) and an Appraiser I or II certification from the State of Georgia Department of Revenue, and they need to clear a criminal background check along with a drug screening to be considered for employment, based on experience and qualifications the salary is variable.
For those eyeing this career opportunity, Butts County has streamlined the application process, inviting potential appraisers to apply directly online, with a link conveniently provided on their job announcement page. In the ever-evolving landscape of local governance and community service, the role of an Appraiser at the Butts County Board of Assessors represents not just a job, but a chance to serve the public trust and ensure the integrity of property valuation in the service of the community's progression and fair taxation.
