REAL PROPERTY APPRAISER

April 29, 2026POSITION: Real Property AppraiserSTARTING SALARY: $42,974 for fully qualified$39,732 for traineeDEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until FilledWORK DESCRIPTION: This job requires daily travel to structures that are in all phases of construction. Essential duties include technical work in listing and assessing buildings and/or land to accurately reflect true market value. Documenting field measurements, determining grade of materials/quality of workmanship and entering information into tax appraisal software are key elements for this position. Must use independent judgement and be a self-starter. Work may subject employee to inside and outside environments and hazards. Excellent people skills are required in dealing with taxpayers who may not agree with property assessments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments and the public are a must.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Must have a high school diploma or GED and education equivalent to one year of college. Must possess a valid driver's license and must obtain certification by the State of North Carolina as a County Real Property Appraiser within 1 year of employment. Employee shall during the first year of employment and at least every other year thereafter attend a course of instruction in his/her area of work. At the end of the first year of their employment, employee shall also achieve a passing score on a comprehensive examination in property tax administration conducted by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit state application (Form PD-107) to the Human Resources Director at 75 Peachtree St, Murphy NC by the deadline above. The application may be found on the county website on the Human Resources page. The application can be obtained and found on-line at the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources website (https://oshr.nc.gov/documents/nc-state-government-application-employment-pd-107) or at NCWorks Career Center, 800 West US Hwy 64, Murphy, NC 28906 (located next to Waffle King in Murphy). Resumes will not be accepted. Cherokee County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, disability, color, genetic information, veteran or military status, and/or national origin. Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check is required.