Gillespie Central Appraisal District
Job Announcement
Position: Appraiser for governmental entity
Application: All applicants must complete a Gillespie Central Appraisal District Employment Application to be considered. Applications may be found on our website.
Education: High school diploma required. Prefer possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Must possess RPA license.
Description & Details: Appraiser
Responsible for field and office appraisals of commercial property (about 2,000 accounts) and a portion of residential, farm and ranch, special-purpose and vacant properties; visit properties to gather, record, analyze, and maintain data for property appraisals; gather and maintain a variety of data such as zoning, selling and asking prices, income, and building costs in order to make appraisals; receive and investigate complaints about property assessments, conduct reappraisals, and submit recommendations for consideration at review hearings; prepare and support technical cases to defend contested assessments in Appraisal Review Board or other hearings; and update file property information.
Requirements for position include:
· Experience appraising complex commercial properties
· tremendous work ethic and honesty
· good communication skills
· proficient computer skills
· possess a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable by the District’s insurance provider
· able to obtain and maintain licensing through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
· able to complete education requirements and spend up to a week at a time at classes out of town
· submit to background check and drug testing
Essential Physical Demands: Requires sitting, walking on all types of terrain, climbing, standing, driving vehicle, bending, kneeling, reaching and twisting upper body. Must be able to hear and speak both in person and by phone. Must be able to see and read fine print and lift up to 50 pounds. The position requires considerable concentration, ability to manage time effectively and work without supervision. It is subject to stress caused by a changing public environment, diversity in the organization, heavy workload, high call volume, and mandatory deadlines. Requires the ability to assess information, ask questions, make decisions, and execute assignments.
Work schedule: Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.
Pay and Benefits: This is a salaried position with the salary based on experience. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, sick leave, and vacation.
Gillespie Central Appraisal District is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested persons must complete the Gillespie Central Appraisal District application, which is located on our website, GillespieCAD.org. Applications may also be picked up in our office. Please email application with cover letter or deliver application and cover letter to:
Scott Fair, Chief Appraiser
Gillespie CAD
1159 S Milam St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you possess a current RPA license?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fredericksburg, TX 78624: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person