Auditor-Appraiser Manager

The Kings County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder’s Office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

$85,529.60 - $ Annually

Kings County is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking professional to manage the Business and Personal Property division within the Assessor/Clerk/Recorder’s Office. In this role, you will oversee staff and operations, ensure accurate and compliant property tax audits, appraisals, and assessments, and support key statistical and administrative functions essential to the County’s assessment process.

This management position provides leadership within the assessor function, contributing to policy development, process improvements, and strategic decision-making that helps serve the public and support organizational goals.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Business and Personal Property division as assigned, including but not limited to, auditing and appraisal to ensure the accuracy, equity and compliance of property assessments and related financial operations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the assigned division; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the division and department budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with County specifications and service quality.
• Assists staff with property tax law interpretation and assessor operations.
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other County departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in auditor appraiser processes and procedures.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files.
• Ensures staff compliance with County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• May act for the County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder in matters of Assessment Appeals Hearings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also…