Real Property Assessment Aide

Full Job Description

The purpose of this job is to collect data as it relates to real property appraisal and assessment. Inputs data, draft, and updates sketches and photos of real property into the assessment appraisal software. Provides support for Real and Personal Property Appraisers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Measures, inspects and takes photos of residential real property. Records building dimensions, story height, building characteristics, foundation type, quality of construction and size.
• Observes and notes building condition and amount of physical depreciation and enters data into the BS&A Assessing.NET software and building sketches into the APEX Sketch software.
• Read deeds, Property Transfer Affidavits and Principal Residence Exemption Affidavits (PRE) and enters the transfer of ownership information and PRE data into applicable assessing software.
• Audits records for Principal Residence Exemption status and issues denial of Principal Residence Exemption when applicable.
• Interviews residential property owners and provides residential appraisal and related information as requested by the public.
• Reviews deeds and records for type of sale, updates the assessment database to reflect changes and enters appropriate appraisal information from forms to the permanent record.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma, supplemented by business courses related to appraisal methods or related technical fields and no experience, or High School diploma

--AND--

• (1) year of experience in real estate listing, property appraisal, surveying, building trades or closely related technical field

--OR--

• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license from the State of Michigan.
• Michigan Certified Assessing Technician certification from the State Tax Commission is preferred.

Additional Information

Benefits for this position include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, starting on first day
• 6% Employee & 6% Employer matching 401a
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to master’s degree
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness program
• Voluntary benefits including: term life insurance, flexible spending account, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options

Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application

The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please Note:
This position is subject to the provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement and all relevant civil service rules. For additional information, links to union agreement and Civil Service Rules are provided below.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

Civil Service Rules