Employment Opportunities

Field Appraiser – Atascosa County Appraisal District

The Atascosa County Appraisal District (ACAD) is accepting applications for the position of Field Appraiser.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to office and field work associated with the appraisal of residential, rural, commercial and personal properties, including sales analysis.    Duties also include data collection, inspection, analysis, and application of appropriate valuation approaches and techniques. 
Appraisers assist with taxpayer inquiries, prepare data and represent the District in the informal and formal protest hearing process.

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate
• Must have experience with the use of a personal computer and the Windows operating system.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to perform mathematical tasks associated with appraisal.
• Ability to work effectively with others and the general public.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must register with TDLR and have attained or working toward a TDLR Appraiser License/Certification.
• A valid Texas driver’s license with proof of liability insurance is mandatory with a verified acceptable driving record.

Closing Date:  This position will be opened until filled.   An application is available on our website:  www.atascosacad.com  Application/Resumes should be submitted to:

Atascosa County Appraisal District
PO Box 139,
Poteet, TX 78065

A background check will be performed.

(posted Apr. 16, 2013)

Assistant Chief Appraiser

Atascosa County Appraisal District is accepting resumes for the position of Assistant Chief Appraiser.

JOB SUMMARY:  Plans and directs all activities relating to the proper valuation of all real and personal property within the jurisdictional limits set by law.  Oversees all appraisal district staff and functions as necessary. Heavy interaction with other departments, jurisdictions, and the public is required. Assists the Chief Appraiser in all phases of the appraisal district administrations.

Must have a strong working knowledge of mass appraisal theory and techniques and the Texas Property Tax Code.  Must be familiar with Data Processing functions in mass appraisal.  Performs other duties assigned by the Chief Appraiser.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.  Previous appraisal management experience required.  Must be a Registered Professional Appraiser in Texas, or have an outside designation through a recognized appraisal association. Must have extensive knowledge of the Comptrollers’ Property Value Study process. Any other duties assigned by the Chief Appraiser.

For more information contact the Appraisal District at 830-742-3591.
An application may be obtained from the District’s website at
www.atascosacad.com

Resumes and applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Submit resumes to:

Atascosa County Appraisal District
PO Box 139
Poteet, TX 78065
Email:  michelle.cardenas@atascosacad.com

(posted Apr. 11, 2013)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician, GIS / Analysis Appraiser

Williamson Central Appraisal District is accepting applications for:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician: Full time entry level GIS tech position.  Responsibilities will include maintenance of records in WCAD’s GIS; maintenance of ownership records, parcel attributes, and property descriptions in WCAD’s CAMA system. Provide support services for appraisal staff in the form of map and special project request. Must have a working knowledge of ESRI’s ArcGIS suite (10.0 or higher preferred) and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc…). Must have a working knowledge of key cartographic concepts and skills. Good communication skills. Preferred education: B.S. degree in Geography, GIS or related field. A degree may be substituted with 4 years relevant GIS experience.

GIS / Analysis Appraiser: Full time GIS / Analysis Appraiser position.  Responsibilities will include the use of  Esri’s ArcGIS software for GIS project and analysis, provide support services for appraisal staff in the form of GIS and special project requests, engage in implementation/proposal of mass appraisal techniques, and provide supportive reconciliatory and data analysis to appraisal support.  Must have a working knowledge of Esri’s ArcGIS, advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access and statistical software, ability to implement independent study on appraisal datasets, and ability to read legal descriptions, deeds, subdivision plats, maps and software procedure manual or help files. Good communication skills. Education requirements: B.S. degree in GIS, Real Estate or related field (degree may be substituted with 4 years relevant GIS and/or appraisal analyst experience).  Preferred experience: mass appraisal and/or experience in analytic software and map editing in an ArcGIS environment.   

For more information, please visit www.wcad.org/employment
Qualified applicants should submit cover letter, application and resume to:

Williamson Central Appraisal District
Attention: Human Resources
625 F.M. 1460
Georgetown, TX 78626

Or submit digitally at www.wcad.org/employment

(posted Apr. 11, 2013)