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Career Details : Assessors

Description

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

Experience

A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Tasks

Appraises real and personal property, such as aircraft, marine craft, buildings, and land, to determine fair value.

Inspects property, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs, to determine appraisal value.

Writes and submits appraisal and tax reports for public record.

Interprets property laws, formulates operational policies, and directs assessment office activities.

Assesses and computes taxes according to prescribed tax tables and schedules.

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Important Abilities

General Work Activities

Important Skills

Frequent Work Context

Objective or Subjective Information
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
Consequence of Error
Frustrating Circumstances

Related Majors

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Finance/Real Estate
Finance/Real Estate/Law
Real Estate
Real Estate Development
Real Estate/International Business
Real Estate/Metropolitan Development

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