APPRAISAL/ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATOR

Job Title

The purpose of this position is to manage the staff and operations of an assigned division in the Tax Assessor's Office.

Examples of Duties

• Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems, and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and department directors; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate.
• Manages the collection of data impacting property valuation; ensures the collection of data on physical and economic characteristics of property, construction costs for various types of buildings, land development costs, income information, sales data, etc.; and ensures the verification of the physical and financial conditions impacting the reported sale price of property.
• Manages the review and validation of sales and statistical data; manages validation and verification process for sales data; research, monitors, and adjusts sales ratio utilizing standards established by the Georgia Department of Revenue; re-evaluates properties according to market sales study indicators; and performs computations and statistical analyses to calibrate each of the models of market behavior.
• Manages appeals process for the Board of Equalization, Hearing Officer, Arbitration, Mediation, and Superior Court; ensures that taxpayer appeals are resolved promptly and equitably; meets with taxpayers and/or their representatives as appropriate; gathers and evaluates information regarding appeals; assists in answering interrogatories and discovery motions; provides testimony as needed; conducts research; makes recommendations regarding appeals; and assigns and monitors appeals processed by subordinate employees.
• Manages appraisal and audit of tangible personal property; determines appropriate exemption and classifications; provides training and guidance for practical application of cost, sales, and income approaches to valuations; provides guidance and direction for appraisal of unique or complex properties; and assigns and monitors appraisals processed by subordinate employees.
• Assists property owners, attorneys, tax representatives, governing authorities, and the general public with tax-related matters; and provides information and answers questions regarding appraisal methodology, appeals process, parcel ownership, parcel mapping, land characteristics, physical improvement data, and current or historical valuation.
• Assists in the development and implementation of budget for assigned area, and monitors expenditures for compliance with approved budget.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes, and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
• Communicates with supervisor, other County employees, builders, real estate agents, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Requires a bachelor's degree in real estate, Property Appraisal, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; and five (5) years of related experience in appraising residential, commercial, and personal property, to include lead or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license. Must possess and maintain Appraiser IV certification.

Special Requirements:

None.

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities / Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of local government operations, tax assessment related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evening meetings.
• Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Ability to work with and process payments for accounts within the budget and department.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
• Ability to operate a copying machine.

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

Henry County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described in this job description. Henry County encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Henry County will comply with all applicable federal regulations and Henry County's insurance requirements governing workplace anti-drug and alcohol programs. Henry County employees shall be subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.