An Appraisal Technician, under the supervision of the Director of Equalization, Deputy Director of Equalization or an Assessment Equalization Manager performs and assists in the field and office assignments pertaining to the appraisal of both real and personal property.  An employee in this class measures the physical characteristics of real property, evaluates cost records of personal property and assists in the preparation of formal appraisal reports. An Appraisal Technician assists in analyzing a variety of maps and legal descriptions, initially examines and sketches building configurations from architectural drawings and construction plans; draws, plots, scales, traces or inputs property boundaries for legal descriptions, and interviewing owners and occupants of property or tangible business assets to perform an accurate appraisal and performs related duties as required.

1.    Possess an Associate’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or Public Relations preferred or a minimum of two (2) years full time college level coursework in any field; OR

2.    Be a high school graduate or have successfully completed the General Education Development test (GED); AND have at least one of the following:

a.    Possess a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certification from an accredited college or university; OR

b.    Demonstrate 6 months of work experience in GIS, Equalization Department, Planning Department or Building Inspections, or Real Estate; OR

c.     Possess 15 or more credit hours in direct GIS classes; OR

d.    Have at least one year of experience performing residential field inspections in an Assessor’s office; OR

e.   Possess two or more years of paid, full-time teaching experience; OR

f.    Possess a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) or Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO) certificate or higher Assessment Administration certificate or possess a valid Appraisal License issued by the State of Michigan.

3.   Must obtain a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician (MCAT) certification within one (1) year of hire date to maintain employment.

4.    Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

5.    Must be able to provide personal transportation for appraisal and related duties if a County-owned vehicle is not available.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class must be in good physical condition to allow for the occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less and for spending extended periods of time walking, bending and stooping while performing field appraisals.  Must have the mobile and visual capacity to negotiate difficult terrain during the performance of appraisal duties.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

An Appraisal Technician works at the locations of the Equalization Department and is required to perform frequent field appraisals throughout Muskegon County.

EVALUATION CONTENT
The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a County appointed physician before the first day of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test.  Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.  Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
 
APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant’s employment application.  Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.
 
PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system.  For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.  This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.