Appraiser

Appraiser

Salary

$47,361.60 - $54,465.84 Annually

Location

Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

09200

Department

Tax Administration

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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General Statement of Duties

Forsyth Countys Department of Tax Administration has an opening for an Appraiser. The Appraiser performs technical work in the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. This position is responsible for determining a fair, reasonable and consistent valuation for real property in county on which an ad valorem tax is levied.

Distinguishing Features

A successfull candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to obtain cost, sales, and income data and to use them in appraising real estate.

Ability to determine value of property using established guidelines.

Ability to interpret and explain laws, policies and procedures relating to the listing and assessing of property.

Working knowledge of construction, building materials and landscaping costs.

Working knowledge of the principles, laws, and methods of real property appraisal for tax assessment purposes.

Working knowledge of residential property in the county, economic factors and trends.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED and successful completion of a basic course in real property appraisal from the IAAO (IAAO 100, 101 or their equivalents), or at least 30 educational hours from courses approved by the North Carolina Appraisal Board.

Department Preferences:

One years work experience directly related to the appraisal of real property.

Two or four-year college degree in a related area.

Candidates must be certified by the Property Tax Division of the NC Department of Revenue as real property appraiser within two years of appointment.

Must have a valid N.C. drivers license.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Esstional duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Identifies values for residential properties situated on a business zoned parcel.

Appraises new construction and properties with additions or improvements.

Consults deeds, tax and other maps, aerial photographs, zoning ordinances and other sources; and resolves discrepancies between conflicting sources.

Meets with individual property owners to answer questions or complaints and to explain appraisal practices and procedures.

Makes investigative field inspections of property, inspects exterior of any improvements, describes the property and relevant characteristics, makes new measurements, and determines construction quality and costs.

Analyzes and corrects sketches and compiles income and expense data.

Makes recommendations to the Board of Equalization and Review on appeals; answers questions and defends value.

Maintains current property records regarding measurements, listing of new construction, adding/deleting improvements, revaluing parcels, etc.

Performs related work as required.

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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 best describes your level of education?

• Did not finish High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

03

If you have a degree, what field is your degree in? If you have no degree, please enter N/A

04

Have you successfully completed a basic course in real property appraisal from the IAAO (IAAO 100, 101 or their equivalents), or at least 30 educational hours from courses approved by the North Carolina Appraisal Board?

• Yes
• No

05

Please indicate which basic courses in real property appraisal that you have successfully completed.

• R-1
• R-2
• R-3
• G-1
• IAAO Course 101
• Have not completed any classes

06

What best describes the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the appraisal of real property?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years or more

07

This position requires employee to be certified by the Property Tax Division of the NC Department of Revenue as a real property appraiser within two years of appointment. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Forsyth County (NC)

Address 201 N. Chestnut St.

Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101

Phone 336-703-2400

Website http://www.forsyth.cc