THIS POSITION MAY BE FILLED AT ANY OF THE FOUR LEVELS. All applicants must apply online. A RESUME IS WELCOMED BUT WILL NOT REPLACE THE COMPLETION OF APPLICATION. The purpose of this job is to learn and assist in appraising real estate, vacant land and mobile homes to determine fair value and assess taxes for Dorchester County, to maintain accurate and up-to-date appraisal records, and to perform related work as required. This position works under close supervision according to set procedures. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists in conducting field investigations of mobile homes, vacant land and real estate properties within Dorchester County; inspects, measures and calculates square footage. Researches plats, deeds and other legal documents to obtain property information. Reviews photographs, blueprints, and other real estate documents for changes and locations of property improvements. Obtains additional needed information through interviews with owners, contractors, realtors and others. Researches, gathers, and analyzes sales cost and income information to support appraisal values. Prepares charts and analyzes sales data of comparable properties to determine depreciation and other classifications. Processes special assessment applications. Processes building permits, moving permits, legal residence forms, use forms, and special assessment applications. Maintains and updates property record cards. Enters new construction values and legal data into Assessor's CAMA database. Assists appraisers with reviewing and preparing appeal cases. Makes copies of maps. Provides a variety of information to the public regarding property appraisal procedures, policies and methods. Maintains a variety of logs and records related to work assignments and inspection activities. Performs other related job duties as assigned. A PPRAISER TRAINEE Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: •High School Graduation or GED equivalent. Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses: •Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. •Automatic promotion from Appraiser Trainee to an Appraiser Apprentice upon obtaining applicable license. APPRAISER APPRENTICE Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: •High School Graduation or GED equivalent. Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses: •Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. •Must possess and maintain an Appraiser Apprentice license through the South Carolina Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Department. •Must obtain licensure as a Certified Residential Mass Appraiser within 24 months of promotion or date of hire. APPRAISER I Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: •High School Graduation or GED equivalent. Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses: •Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. •Must possess and maintain Licensure as a Licensed Appraiser, including or excluding mass designation, through the South Carolina Labor, Licensing, and Regulation department. •Automatic promotion from an Appraiser Apprentice to an Appraiser I upon obtaining applicable license. APPRAISER II Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: •High School Graduation or GED equivalent. Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses: •Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. •Must possess and maintain a Certified Residential, including or excluding mass designation, Appraiser License through the South Carolina Labor, Licensing, and Regulation department •Automatic promotion from an Appraiser Apprentice based on qualifications and obtaining applicable license for Appraiser II.