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

Sample Job Titles

1.	Agricultural Appraiser

2.	Appraiser

3.	Assessor

4.	Auditor Appraiser

5.	Certified General Mass Real Estate Appraiser

6.	City Assessor

7.	Commercial Appraiser

8.	Commercial Real Estate Appraiser

9.	County Assessor

10.	County Tax Assessor

11.	Deputy Assessor

12.	Director of Assessing

13.	Easement Man

14.	Easement Worker

15.	Farm Appraiser

16.	Field Appraiser

17.	Field Assessor

18.	Industrial Property Appraiser

19.	Insurance Appraiser

20.	Licensed Mass Real Estate Appraiser

21.	Multi-Township Assessor

22.	Personal Property Appraiser

23.	Personal Property Assessor

24.	Property Appraiser

25.	Property Condition Assessor

26.	Real Estate Appraiser

27.	Real Estate Assessor

28.	Real Property Appraiser

29.	Real Property Evaluator

30.	Residential Appraiser

31.	Review Appraiser

32.	Right of Way Appraiser

33.	Sole Assessor

34.	Supervising Appraiser

35.	Tangible Personal Property Appraiser

36.	Tax Appraiser

37.	Tax Assessor

38.	Utility Appraiser

Job Tasks

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

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

	Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings. Interpret financial information for others.

	Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions. Maintain data in information systems or databases.

	Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property. Develop business or financial information systems.

	Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values. Appraise property values.

	Issue notices of assessments and taxes. Inform individuals or organizations of status or findings.

	Write and submit appraisal and tax reports for public record. Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

	Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality. Prepare financial documents.

	Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments. Analyze market conditions or trends.

	Review information about transfers of property to ensure its accuracy, checking basic information on buyers, sellers, and sales prices and making corrections as necessary. Verify accuracy of records.

	Conduct regular reviews of property within jurisdictions to determine changes in property due to construction or demolition. Evaluate condition of properties.

	Maintain familiarity with aspects of local real estate markets. Update professional knowledge.

	Approve applications for property tax exemptions or deductions. Verify application data to determine program eligibility.

	Identify the ownership of each piece of taxable property. Examine financial records.

	Calculate tax bills for properties by multiplying assessed values by jurisdiction tax rates. Calculate data to inform organizational operations.

	Provide sales analyses to be used for equalization of school aid. Analyze business or financial data.

	Supervise staff members. Supervise employees.

	Serve on assessment review boards.

	Hire staff members. Administer personnel recruitment or hiring activities.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
	Appraisers and assessors of real estate provide an estimate of the value of land and the buildings on the land usually before it is sold, mortgaged, taxed, insured, or developed.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
	Although appraisers and assessors of real estate work in offices, they often spend a large part of their day visiting properties. Most work full time during regular business hours.

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