Appraisal Clerk

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Liberty County Board of Assessors is seeking applicants for the position of Appraisal Clerk. This position is responsible for providing clerical and customer service support to the Office of the Tax Assessors.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; assists in resolving customer complaints.
• Prints, sorts, and mails assessment notices.
• Reviews Department of Natural Resources records to identify newly registered boats; reviews FAA records to identify new aircraft.
• Examines business license lists to determine business status and to ensure all business are submitting returns.
• Visits mobile home dealers to obtain a physical count of inventory.
• Transfers real estate property; enters deeds to computer and makes corrections; inputs all changes to real property and mobile homes.
• Inputs and processes exemptions, taxpayer returns, and motor vehicle appeals.
• Drafts and types routine correspondence.
• Maintains office files and records.
• Collects, sorts, and distributes mail.
• Makes copies of maps.
• Performs data entry duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of state and county laws, rules, and regulations regarding property tax and appraisal methods.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps.
• Skill in operating such office equipment as a computer, typewriter, copier, and blue line printer.
• Skill in maintaining files.
• Skill in oral and written communications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than one (1) year of related experience required.
• Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver’s license.

WORK SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS

This position typically works Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Liberty County Courthouse Annex in downtown Hinesville, Georgia. Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes:

• 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
• Free term life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & wellness program

Application Special Instructions

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office at (912) 391-1247 or hr@libertycountyga.gov.