Chief Real Estate Appraiser

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

37d

About The Position

Plans, directs, coordinates and monitors the operational, financial and personnel activities of the Tax Assessor's Office. Ensures all residential, agricultural, commercial, industrial, and personal property is assessed equitably and fairly.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Real Estate or related field.
Seven years property appraisal experience of which at least three years is in a supervisory capacity.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.
Georgia Department of Revenue Appraiser IV Certification. Must meet annual requirements to maintain certification.
Valid Class I Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Knowledge of mass appraisal and property valuation principles, practices and alternative approaches regarding real property.
Knowledge of the techniques and methods of personal property appraisal.
Knowledge of tax laws and regulations governing taxable property and its depreciation.
Knowledge of accounting methods relating to depreciation.
Knowledge of basic materials and methods used in residential, industrial and commercial building construction.
Knowledge of real estate practices and activity in the area.
Knowledge of Agricultural Conservation Use Program.
Ability to make mathematical calculations and tabulations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to plan, assign, supervise and direct the work of subordinate employees.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Responsibilities

Directs activities and staff of the Hall County Tax Assessor’s Office to assure all residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property is assessed equitably and fairly.
Directs the development of sales ratio studies; compares sales ratio results with current appraisals to assess accuracy and ensure fair and equitable valuation of all property in Hall County.
Directs the processing of personal property business returns to determine fair market value on inventory, machinery, and equipment owned by Hall County businesses; locates and processes business accounts not in compliance with personal property tax regulations.
Directs audits of various retail and industrial accounts regarding inventory and field assets.
Directs appraisal program for all mobile homes located in Hall County.
Serves as secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors; coordinates meetings with taxpayers, provides technical advice, assists in policy development, etc.
Acts as liaison between the Board of Tax Assessors and Board of Equalization; coordinates and attends appeals hearings.
Supervises the assessment and reassessment of all taxable and non-taxable real and personal property, and the maintenance of all County records pertaining to properties. Retains property records according to State and Department of Revenue requirements.
Interviews, hires, assigns work, reviews and evaluates performance of professional and clerical support staff engaged in the valuation of real and personal property; trains, counsels, and disciplines staff as necessary.
Develops annual departmental budget for submission to Board of Tax Assessors and County Commission; monitors expenditures and approves purchases and requisitions to ensure proper use of funds.
Maintains knowledge of Agricultural Conservation Use Program, including delineating property lines over soil maps, determining acreage within each soil type, and determining qualifying use of land for the program.
Interprets rules and regulations involved with Agricultural Conservation Use Program, Exempt properties guidelines, Freeport exemptions and explain to taxpayer in a simple and understanding manner.
Answers taxpayer inquiries concerning property assessment problems; reviews property assessment cases requesting appeals.
Conducts appeal hearings related to the valuation of property; defends assessments with the Board of Tax Assessors, Board of Equalization, and Superior Court as necessary.
Prepares department annual report; submits progress to the Board of Tax Assessors; makes recommendations related to policy, procedure, and regulation changes as necessary.
Coordinates and monitors educational requirements of department staff and board members to ensure all parties maintains and/or attains Georgia Department of Revenue certification.
Serves as liaison between Board of Assessors, County Commission, County Attorney, Department of Revenue and other public agencies and private entities.
Serves as advisor and liaison to the Gainesville Hall County Development Authority, Economic Development Council and City of Gainesville Tax Allocation District committee.
Prepares and makes presentations to neighborhood groups and agencies as needed.
Responds to media inquiries and conducts interviews and appearances.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.