Tax Appraiser

Tax Appraiser

Salary

$50,901.00 - $63,626.00 Annually

Location

County Office Building 124 West Elm Street, Graham, Alamance County, NC

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

202500301

Department

Tax Administration

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Job Purpose

Performs specialized appraisal of residential real estate for County tax purposes. Collects pertinent data, enters the data into the Mass Appraisal computer system, proofs and performs final review to produce a tax listing and appraised tax value. Provides service to the public related to residential real property tax appraisal. Reviews appeals of residential properties to make corrections and/or present values to the Board of Equalization and Review as needed. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Appraiser.

Responsibilities

• Performs field visits to list, measure and assess the pertinent characteristics of residential land and improvements. Documents visit with a photograph.
• Inputs listing information into the CAMA system, making all needed changes. Proofs work to ensure the quality of data entry.
• Determines the tax value of residential real property including dwellings, outbuildings, site improvements and land, utilizing the approved schedule of values, maintaining equalization with similar and/or neighboring properties, and recognizing a wide range of influences on value.
• Interacts with the public to provide information and answer citizen questions. Reviews residential listings and values with citizens upon request. Displays professional conduct when interacting with the public both in the office, field and via phone/email.
• Reviews appeals of residential real property, including informal Board of Equalization & Review and Property Tax Commission cases. Visits property as needed, reviews pertinent sales and assessment data, reviews submitted information, communicates with appellant, tracks the case on approved form, makes notes regarding the case for future reference, produces material for submission to appeal boards, presents case before appeal board and answers board questions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school (or equivalent)
• One year of realtor, appraiser, construction or mortgage related training and one year of experience in the real estate brokerage, appraisal, construction or mortgage field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Valid NC Driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Successful completion (within two years of employment) of UNC SOG Listing and Assessing and IAAO 101 Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal.

Skills & Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of policies, guidelines, and procedures used in appraising residential property.
• Considerable knowledge of construction costs, building materials and land values.
• Working knowledge of tax listing procedures and forms.
• Working knowledge of deeds and laws affecting the transfer of real property.
• Working knowledge of mathematics.
• Working knowledge of grammar and composition.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to effectively and appropriately respond to difficult or confrontational behaviors by members of the public.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in the evaluation of residential properties and work with very little supervision.
• Ability to perform light office & field work, including standing, walking, sitting, stair climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, twisting, driving, use of the phone, use of a measuring tape, occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs, and 4 hours daily exposure to temperatures from 30 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit

Health Insurance - Full-time employees are eligible for medical/health (Cigna Insurance) benefits upon the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Alamance County Government currently offers three plans of medical/pharmacy benefit options including 2 Standard PPO plans and a High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA.

Dental Benefit - Alamance County offers one dental insurance (Delta Dental) plan for FT employees at no cost. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment.

Vision Insurance - A voluntary vision program (Superior Vision) is available to FT employees. The current PPO style plan allows employees to seek treatment and hardware from any vision care provider of their choice. The plan, if elected, would be effective the first of the month following 30 days of FT employment. Coverage must be elected within your first 30 days of FT employment or upon a qualifying event.

Voluntary Benefits: Alamance County Government provides a variety of voluntary health related benefits (Voya) to allow employees to purchase protection from what life may bring. A sampling of voluntary benefits includes Flexible Spending Accounts with dependent care opportunities, Health Saving Account with an employer contribution, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Cancer Protection Plan, Group Critical Care Insurance and more.

Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance is the amount of one times the annual salary (no greater than $70,000) is provided for all FT employees. Additional coverage is available for purchase through payroll deductions for employee and eligible dependents.

Retirement Benefits - Membership in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees (working more than 1,000 hours annually). Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed.

Time Off Accruals:

Vacation Time - Annual Leave is accrued based on years of service. Employees can accrue from 10-25 days per year.

Sick Time - All County full time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.

County Observed Holidays - Alamance County will observe the State of North Carolina Holiday Schedule.

Wellness Benefits & Programming:

Employee Assistance Program: There are times when everyone needs a little help or advice. The confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through a local provider can help you with things like stress, anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, relationship issues, legal issues, parenting questions, financial counseling and dependent care resources. Best of all its free for County employees and available for your household to utilize. Utilization of the EAP is completely confidential and participation isnt recorded.

Help is available 24/7/365 by telephone.

Alamance County Employee Health Center: Available to employees and spouses who are covered under the Alamance County Insurance Plan and their covered dependents, 18 years of age and older. Retired employees under age 65 are also eligible to use the health center. Depending on insurance coverage elected, care at the clinic ranges from free to a fair market value cost.

Services Available:

Treatment of injuries or illnesses such as flu, sinus Infection, pink eye, sprains, strains or fever.

Monitor chronic conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Health Disease, Asthma, etc...)

Assistance with finding a Primary Care Provider

Health Education and Counseling

Triage and referrals to specialists when appropriate.

Alamance County provides a variety of additional benefits including bereavement pay, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Leave to focus on work-life balance initiatives, Volunteer Time Off (paid time) opportunities to be a part of the Alamance Community, to opportunities for professional certification pay.

Employee Fitness Center:

Alamance County encourages all employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle both at home and at work. In support of this philosophy an Employee Fitness Center is available for all County employees to use at their convenience during non-work hours and is open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Monday-Sunday. This center includes weight training equipment, cardio equipment, a small aerobics room along with restrooms, changing room and lockers.

Employer Alamance County Government

Address 124 West Elm Street

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-570-4035

Website http://www.alamance-nc.com