Chief of Real Property - Office of the Assessor-Recorder (0931) - (165971)

Chief of Real Property - Office of the Assessor-Recorder (0931) - (165971) Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below: Compensation Range: $158,210 - $201,942 (Range A) San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth and innovation, urban development, arts and entertainment, as well as social issues and change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. Our Office The Office of the Assessor-Recorder is responsible for fairly and accurately executing property assessment functions in accordance with the State Constitution and State and local laws. Our core responsibilities include identifying all taxable property in the City and County of San Francisco, establishing a taxable value, and applying all legal exemptions. Property broadly includes real property as well as personal property owned by businesses. The Office is also responsible for recording documents and securing public records. We ensure each document meets recording requirements and make them accessible to the public. We record over 400 different types of documents annually, including deeds of trust, reconveyances, liens, maps, and public marriage certificates. Additionally, the Office is responsible for collecting any transfer tax due upon a change in property ownership and performing audits to ensure the correct property value basis for taxation. In all that we do we seek to advance the values of fairness, care, equity, and excellence in service to our diverse constituents and communities. What We Do Each year we prepare an assessment roll that reflects the taxable values of land, improvements, and personal property. The assessment roll is the basis for San Francisco’s property tax revenue. We enroll property tax value by discovering new construction or changes in ownership. The work of our Office in enrolling property valued at approximately $352 billion generates an estimated $4.1 billion in property tax revenue for the City and County of San Francisco. Property tax revenue represents over one-third of the City's General Fund which pays for crucial services ranging from public safety, affordable housing, and education to neighborhood improvements and health and family support services. Chief of Real Property Under the direction of the 0953 Deputy Assessor of Operations, the 0931 Chief of Real Property (“Chief”) is a key member of the Assessor-Recorder’s senior leadership team. The Chief oversees the day-to‑day operations of the Real Property Section, ensuring that appraiser, analytical, and clerical staff fairly and accurately appraise and manage the property tax assessments that form the foundation of San Francisco’s annual property tax revenue. The Chief ensures that assessments resulting from new construction and changes in ownership are properly enrolled and that appraisal practices remain consistent, equitable, and compliant with all legal standards. The Chief also ensures the city is expertly represented in assessment appeals hearings. The Chief oversees multiple Real Property teams supported by deputies and supervising Principal Appraisers, reviews all appraisals of properties valued at $200 million and above, and may personally conduct the most complex real property appraisals. The Chief helps lead personnel decisions for the division, develops training plans, sets and enforces division standards, and establishes data‑driven work assignments and performance expectations that align with the department’s goals and objectives. The Chief may also represent the Assessor-Recorder before the Assessment Appeals Board as well as in other forums. Essential Duties Use performance data to plan, organize, and administer the activities of a subsection of the Real Property Division to achieve maximum operational efficiency, improve technical performance and reduce overall operating costs. Responsible for the quality and efficiency of the section’s customer service functions including providing accurate information and related services to the general public either in person, over the phone, and by mail or email. Interact with and coordinate the activities of the Real Property Division and represent the department in working with the City Attorney’s Office, the State Board of Equalization, Assessment Appeals Board, other divisions within the Assessor-Recorder Office, other City departments and the general public to resolve complex problems and issues involving real property tax and/or taxpayer complaints, often under stressful conditions. Responsible for the training, monitoring, evaluating, and coaching of subordinate employees engaged in the daily activities of the Real Property Division to meet all service expectations and commitments and improve performance. Interpret and enforce California laws, City ordinances, and regulations governing real property taxes and assessments and their applications as set forth by the California Revenue and Taxation Codes. Use real property assessment and appraisal systems, supervise and verify difficult and complex accounting, financial and operational records and documents pertaining to real property; ensure department’s standards and procedures are followed by subordinate staff: work with colleagues to revise procedures as technology and policies change. Responsible for the implementation of Division strategic goals, objectives, performance measures, policies, procedures and guidelines, and input into their development. Responsible for the maintenance of taxpayer records and operational reports as mandated by State and local laws and ensure the proper use of the department’s document management system. Participate in the Department’s management team, developing and implementing the Department’s strategic plans, goals, and objectives. Assist in the development, improvement and maintenance of the department’s website to provide the general public, especially non‑English speaking taxpayers, with reasonable and timely access to important and updated information pertaining to real property assessments. Analyze new and proposed legislative changes to property tax laws and related activities to determine operational impact and make appropriate recommendations. Work with other managers and staff to evaluate and implement goals, responsibilities, policies and procedures of the division and department. Coordinate with the Information Technology division in development and implementation and operation of new property tax software solutions. Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, or a closely related field; AND Experience: Six (6) years of professional experience in the appraisal and assessment of real property for property tax purposes; this experience must include at least: Two (2) years of experience appraising large commercial, industrial, or income‑producing properties; and Three (3) years of experience supervising professional staff, which may include appraisers, analysts, or other staff engaged in real property assessment or valuation work. Substitution: Additional qualifying professional experience in real property appraisal or assessment may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. Desirable Qualifications Extensive leadership experience in real property appraisal, assessment, or valuation within a government agency. Experience managing complex assessments involving large commercial, industrial, or income‑producing properties. Five (5) or more years of supervising professional staff in a high‑volume appraisal or property tax environment. Demonstrated ability to lead in a data‑driven culture, bridging the gap between analytics and strategic, human‑centered decision‑making. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zuckerberg San Francisco General