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Assessors

SOC 13-2021.01

Appraise real and personal property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Zone 3 Business and Financial Operations

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Speaking

3.8

Active Learning

3.5

Social Perceptiveness

3.5

Writing

3.4

Judgment and Decision Making

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Mathematics

4.0

Law and Government

4.0

Clerical

3.8

Computers and Electronics

3.7

English Language

3.6

Building and Construction

3.4

Economics and Accounting

3.3

Key Tasks

1Determine taxability and value of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.

2Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.

3Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.

4Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.

5Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.

Also Known As

Agricultural Appraiser Appraiser Assessor Auditor Appraiser Certified General Mass Real Estate Appraiser City Assessor Commercial Appraiser Commercial Real Estate Appraiser County Assessor County Tax Assessor