Bring your customer service skills and attention to detail to a career that supports the community every day. As an Appraisal Clerk, you'll work alongside a dedicated team to maintain property records, assist residents, and help ensure the fair and accurate administration of property assessments. If you're looking for a meaningful role with purpose and opportunity to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
JOB SUMMARY
The Liberty County Board of Assessors is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Appraisal Clerk. This position is responsible for providing clerical and customer service support to the Assessor's Office.
MAJOR DUTIES
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Answers the telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; assists in resolving property owner inquiries.
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Transfers real estate property; enters deeds to computer and makes corrections; inputs all changes to real property and mobile homes.
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Inputs and processes exemptions, taxpayer returns, and motor vehicle appeals.
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Prints, sorts, and mails assessment notices.
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Reviews Department of Natural Resources records to identify newly registered boats; reviews FAA records to identify new aircraft.
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Examines business license lists to determine business status and to ensure all business are submitting returns.
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Visits mobile home dealers to obtain a physical count of inventory.
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Drafts and types routine correspondence.
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Maintains office files and records.
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Collects, sorts, and distributes mail.
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Makes copies of maps.
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Performs data entry duties.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
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Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
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Knowledge of state and county laws, rules, and regulations regarding property tax and appraisal methods.
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Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
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Skill in customer service.
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Skill in oral and written communication.
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Skill in reading and interpreting maps.
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Skill in maintaining files.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
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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
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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More than one (1) year of related experience required.
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Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
WORK SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS
This position typically works Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The Assessor's Office is located in the Liberty County Courthouse Annex in downtown Hinesville, Georgia.
Liberty County government offers a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes:
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401(a) retirement plan with employer match
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13 paid holidays
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Paid vacation and sick leave
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Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
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Free term life insurance
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Health & wellness program
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office at (912) 391-1247 or [email protected].
Salary Description
$38,771 per year ($18.64/hour)
