Chief Appraiser

Recruitment will remain open until filled.

Under general direction, plans, directs, organizes and manages the operations of the Valuation Divisions of the Assessor's Office; responsible for real and personal property appraisal process; and performs related work as required.

Chief Appraiser in this class reports directly to the Assessor and Assistant Assessor; directs and supervises the real property division and business personal property division of the Assessor's Office; engaged in the application of the laws, rules, regulations and appraisal principles in the determination of taxable values of all taxable property in San Benito County. Formulation of assessment procedures, including appraisals, record keeping and standardization of practices are functions of this class.

Incumbent has responsibility for overall coordination and direction of divisions involved in appraisal activities within the Assessor's Office and to supervise the real and personal property valuation units through subordinate supervisors. This position is distinguished from the Supervising Appraiser and Supervising Auditor-Appraiser by the responsibility for program management, developing policies and procedures in the Valuation Division. It is further distinguished from the Assistant Assessor in that the latter has the overall responsibility to assist the department head in planning, organizing, and directing for all functions within the Assessor's Office.

Incumbent may act in the Assessor and Assistant Assessor's absence.

Assessor and Assistant Assessor

Supervising Appraiser and Supervising Auditor-Appraiser

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-manual coordination; lift and move objects up to 25 lbs; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment to include computer, telephone, printer, plotters, calculator, copier and FAX.

Work is performed in an office environment; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

Plans, directs, organizes and manages the operation of the real and personal property divisions of the Assessor's Office; plan, implements and oversees the division projects and procedures; sets objectives for individual and division performance; monitors processes, timelines, and evaluates outcomes; develops division standards; encourages cooperation and teamwork among staff; assists with the development of new programs and enhancements relating to appraisal division responsibilities and maintains records of division activity and monitors workflow activity.

Directs day-to-day divisional activities through subordinate supervisors; reviews and analyzes legislation case law and other regulations that may impact the Assessor's Office; communicates changes to staff; may present, supervise or assist in the preparation of cases for presentation before the local Assessment Appeals Board; assists with preparation and production of assessment rolls.

Recommends hiring of appraisal personnel and provides instruction for training of subordinates; plans, coordinates, assigns and reviews Assessor's Valuation Divisions work activity; meets with supervising staff to ensure that objectives are accomplished; maintains work standards; evaluates performance and recommends any corrective action; reviews division work for accuracy; reviews and may participate in the appraisal, audits, and assessments of the largest and most complex properties in the County.

Assists the Assessor and Assistant Assessor in the formulation of departmental goals and objectives; evaluates operational performance…