Job Details

Appraiser Trainee

• $33,548 - $37,736/ Year
• Applicants who are a Michigan Certified Assessing Officer may be considered at a higher starting salary ranging from $40,594 - $45,659 depending on qualifications.
• Applicants who are a Michigan Advanced Assessing Officer may be considered at a higher starting salary ranging from $49,117 - $55,252 depending on qualifications. 
• Full Benefits Package

Duties:

• Operates computer appraisal software and related programs.
• Reviews real property deeds and sales information for viability, completeness, and accuracy.
• Appropriately handles confidential property related information.
• Formulates credible real property sales studies from raw sales information in a proper and timely manner.
• Using information from suitable sources, assists in preparation of all county equalization reports by statutorily required deadlines.
• Establishes and maintains digital and hard copies of equalization information.
• Performs field inspections of applicable real estate properties and properly collects relevant information in an organized manner.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director and/or Director, or designee.
• This description is intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid, unrestricted vehicle operator’s license is required.
• Must maintain regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds, walk for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, and work in all weather conditions.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to exercise sound independent judgement and critical thinking in developing supportable conclusions with respect to property valuation considerations and methods.
• Proficient in performing basic mathematical calculations, paying attention to detail, and adapting to changes in law and directives.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with people of all social/economic backgrounds and cultures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and data entry.

Typing Requirement:

• Must have a typing speed of 40 words per minute net. 

• Please contact Personnel by phone or email to schedule a typing test if you have not taken one before with our office. 

• We are unable to process and forward your application until you have taken and successfully passed the typing test at the net speed required.