Chief Appraiser

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is direct the programs, services, staff and resources of the County Tax Assessor's Office.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Plans, develops and directs department programs, services, resources and staff; formulates long and short range goals, objectives and plans; develops policies and procedures; ensures that operations comply with policies, procedures and related State laws; and directs the implementation of programs and services through subordinate supervisors and staff.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Chief Administrative Officer of the Appraisal and Office Staff.

Monitors and evaluates department programs and services; assesses department performance; and identifies and implements changes to maximize use of resources and achieve goals and objectives as established by the Board of Tax Assessors.

Directs the mapping of parcels, parcel splits, new subdivision plats and deeds; supervises the editing and maintenance of property mapping databases; oversees the preparation of the Tax Digest; and prepares and reviews annual consolidation and total sheets by tax District for review by the State Department of Revenue. Responsible for Meeting Regulatory Deadlines.

Supervises and/or conducts research, studies and analyses of internal ratio, property management compliance issues, market issues, and proposed legislation; prepares reports of analyses, findings and recommendations; identifies areas with property value problems; and develops and implements corrective solutions. Provides guidance to staff regarding difficult and upper level appraisal issues and tasks and the interpretation of policies.

Performs complex appraisals for industrial and commercial properties; provides guidance to staff regarding difficult appraisal issues and the interpretation of policies; and negotiates and arbitrates the settlement of appeals and the other complaints/problems.

Manages department financial resources; develops and administers the department’s budget; reviews and approves expenditures; and prepares and/or reviews financial reports.

Serves as a representative of the Tax Assessor's Office by working directly with citizens, property owners, elected officials, taxing authorities, and community stakeholders to promote understanding of the office's functions, property assessment processes, exemptions, appeals procedures, and applicable tax laws. Develops and maintains positive relationships with the public through educational outreach and community engagement activities. Represents the office by speaking and presenting at community organizations, homeowner association (HOA) meetings, civic groups, business organizations, educational institutions, including local colleges, and other public events.

Provides information, answers questions, and promotes transparency to help citizens better understand the property appraisal process and the role of the Tax Assessor's Office in serving the community.

Responds to inquiries and provides information to the property owners, taxpayers, general public, elected officials, government agencies, the media and other departments regarding property values, ownership and other department issues; reads, responds and/or assigns communications received via e-mail, telephone and written correspondence.

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