Chief Appraiser

The Cullman County Commission's is accepting applications for the position of Chief Appraiser for the Reappraisal Office. The positionappraises and fixes value on all residential, commercial, industrial, and rural properties in the county. Measures and lists all new construction. Supervises, assigns, and reviews work of office personnel. Plans and organizes time schedules, collection of data, and field reviews to be conducted, data to be entered into the CAMA system, and other various activities. Interviews applicants, assists in hiring new employees, and conducts performance evaluations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements For The Position

• Knowledge of county rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the Cullman County roadway system.
• Reading skills to comprehend policies and procedures, technical materials, maps, laws, etc.
• Writing skills to prepare reports, correspondence and memos.
• Drawing skills for sketching buildings.
• Math skills to calculate values, costs if improvements, measure buildings, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, taxpayers, state and local officials and the general public.
• Must possess practical experience in extensive commercial, industrial apartment, farm and residential property commensurate with the requirements of the Department of Revenue guidelines for an appraiser in the State of Alabama.
• Must possess certification as an Alabama Certified Appraiser through the Alabama Department of Revenue with the ability to maintain certification requirements.
• Must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable driving record that meets the County insurance carriers standards for coverage.
  
  

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of college level courses in business administration, accounting, taxation, law, property valuation or related fields preferred. Prior appraisal training with five years of practical experience preferred.