Principal Appraiser

Real Property Appraiser

Berkeley County Government

$69,254.97 - $79,643.22 Annually

Location : 1003 N. Highway 52, Moncks Corner

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 01609

Department : Real Property Services

Opening Date : 07 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position typically provides for the appraisal of real property and maintenance of related records; inspects properties and records information; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Establishing value of all commercial and residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
• Appraising Berkeley County commercial real property via Mass Appraisal approach as well as narrative or summarized valuation reports under supervision of the Assessor.
• May be required to assist with Residential valuations as the need arises.
• Discusses assessment issues with taxpayers and explains appraisal criteria relative to values and appraisal techniques under supervision of the Assessor.
• Plans and performs efficiently the daily work flow tasks under the supervision of the Director (indirect supervision via Residential Appraisal Supervisor) and may assist other appraisers in the field with collection of building construction data, land improvements and related matters affecting the valuation of real estate.
• Solves complex and difficult assessment problems.
• Researches recent sales data to determine asking / sales prices in given areas.
• Conducts studies to confirm depreciation / appreciation after remodeling, additions, rezoning or other economic influences.
• Processes appeals from initial request for review to potential litigation at all State level appeal forums.
• Processes rollbacks and tax bill adjustments.
• Enters information and edits reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

Special Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach, pull and push with hands and arms; crouch, kneel or stoop; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Scheduled hours / days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including :