Head Appraiser

The Head Appraiser leads and manages the county’s property appraisal division, ensuring accurate, equitable, and timely valuation of real and/or personal property for tax assessment purposes. This position oversees appraisal staff, ensures compliance with state laws and appraisal standards, and collaborates closely with the County Assessor to support fair taxation and efficient departmental operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise, train, and evaluate appraisal staff, including assigning work, reviewing performance, and providing professional development.
• Establish standards, procedures, and quality controls for appraisal workflows.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for complex or high‑value appraisal cases.
• Oversee and participate in the appraisal of residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial properties using accepted mass appraisal methodologies.
• Ensure all appraisal practices comply with state statutes, regulations, and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
• Review and approve valuation decisions, adjustments, and final property values.
• Manage annual appraisal cycles to meet statutory deadlines for assessment rolls, notices of valuation, and appeals.
• Maintain accurate appraisal records, property characteristics, and valuation models within the county’s CAMA (Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal) system.
• Monitor market data, sales ratios, and economic trends to maintain valuation accuracy.
• Represent the assessor’s office in Board of Equalization hearings, protests, and appeals.
• Communicate effectively with property owners, real estate professionals, and other stakeholders regarding valuations and appraisal methods.
• Address complex taxpayer concerns with professionalism, transparency, and fairness.
• Work with GIS, legal, IT, and tax departments to ensure consistent data integrity and workflow efficiency.
• Assist in budget preparation, resource planning, and reporting for the appraisal division.
• Participate in countywide initiatives involving property data, taxation policy, or process modernization.
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Talents

• In‑depth knowledge of mass appraisal systems, GIS mapping tools, market analysis, and statistical modeling.
• Strong understanding of state statutes related to property taxation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict‑resolution skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, public administration, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certification or licensure as required by state law (e.g., Registered County Appraiser, Licensed Appraiser, Certified General Appraiser, etc.).
• 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in property appraisal, including supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be able to sit, stand, operate a computer and office equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to indoor and outdoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35