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District Of Columbia

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

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Currently Employed: 219

Yearly Projected Openings: 10

Typical Hourly Wage: $32.84 - $50.26

Typical Annual Salary: $68,300 - $104,500

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Apprenticeship

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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.
Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine appraisal value.
Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings.
Prepare and maintain current data on each parcel assessed, including maps of boundaries, inventories of land and structures, property characteristics, and any applicable exemptions.
Establish uniform and equitable systems for assessing all classes and kinds of property.
Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.
Issue notices of assessments and taxes.
Write and submit appraisal and tax reports for public record.
Complete and maintain assessment rolls that show the assessed values and status of all property in a municipality.
Analyze trends in sales prices, construction costs, and rents, to assess property values or determine the accuracy of assessments.

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