Data Collector

POSITION SUMMARY

Under regular supervision of the Deputy Assessor, performs responsible technical work in the measuring, sketching, and listing of real property for assessment purposes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for mapping daily routes for maximum efficiency.;

• Informs taxpayers of their presence on their property and explain the purpose of the visit.

• Measures, diagrams, and list real property for assessment purposes.

• Conducts field investigations and inspects the property for changes or modifications.

• Prepares sketches of dwellings, including additions or modifications; incorporates outside dimensions with sketches of individual rooms, ensuring documentation of total square footage.

• Calculates dimensions of various structures.

• Completes appropriate worksheets and enters data into Appraisal software for each property visited.

• Prepares, maintains, and processes reports and files.

• Measures 20-25 new construction, simple houses per day and add 75 new construction simple houses to Assesspro per week.

• Measures 20-25 mobile homes per day and add 75 mobile homes to Assesspro per week.

• Ability to measure simple commercial structures to Assesspro as needed.

• Conduct field checks, measurements, and data collection for 40-50 permits per day.

• Process 150 permits in Assesspro per week.

• Assists taxpayers, realtors, attorneys, bankers, and surveyors with tax-related questions and problems.

• Performs related tasks as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, and fingering; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles and equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and office equipment including an automobile, calculator, computer, copier, fax, printer, scanner, telephone, etc. Must be able to use and interpret real estate and appraisal terminology; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Some knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate appraising for assessment purposes; some knowledge of building construction practices and building and land values; skill in the use of tools and equipment involved in assessment activities; ability to read and understand building construction plans and specifications; skill in freehand; ability to write clear and concise reports and mechanical lettering and in the use of drafting instruments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and co-workers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School diploma or GED equivalent with some experience in general office work as well as performing work in the field and a minimum of 6 months of experience.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• All regular full-time and part-time employees of Spartanburg County are required by state law to participate in the South Carolina Retirement System.

• Possession of a valid driver's license issued in South Carolina.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/BENEFITS

• Longevity pay increase after 18 months of employment (new hires)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,939.00 - $47,424.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person