Senior Real Property Appraiser - Jefferson County

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About The Position

The Jefferson County Board of Equalization Department is seeking a well-qualified and motivated Senior Real Property Appraiser. Employees in this classification are responsible for appraising residential and commercial properties to establish fair market value for ad valorem tax purposes in accordance with applicable state and federal guidelines. Senior Real Property Appraisers conduct property inspections and gather relevant data to determine accurate property valuations. In addition to appraisal duties, incumbents assist in the development, interpretation, and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budgets, and applicable laws. This position requires the consistent exercise of sound judgment and strict adherence to established policies, procedures, and state law. Work is performed throughout the county and requires regular travel to various locations to conduct property appraisals. Senior Real Property Appraisers provide oversight to Appraisers by training, assigning, reviewing, and approving work; motivating staff; evaluating performance; and providing constructive feedback.

Requirements

• Driver's license.
• Alabama Certified Real Property Appraiser (ACA) through Alabama Department of Revenue.
• Experience appraising residential and commercial properties utilizing all approaches to value (i.e., cost, sales comparison, and income).
• Experience in valuation of disputes (e.g., protests, appeals, litigation).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser or Certified General Real Property Appraiser through Alabama Real Estate Appraiser's Board.
• Experience supervising others to include delegating tasks, training/instructing regarding appraisal matters, and evaluating the performance of subordinates.
• Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE) from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO).
• MAI (Member Appraisal Institute) designation from the Appraisal Institute.

Responsibilities

• Inspects real properties (e.g., commercial) and related documentation (e.g., property records, maps) on behalf of the Jefferson County Board of Equalization in order to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design.
• Gathers information and specifications from building plans in order to evaluate important property characteristics (e.g., improvement dimensions, construction materials, structural information, functional design).
• Completes valuations and/or assessments of real properties on behalf of the Board of Equalization to determine the amount of property tax owed by property owners.
• Identifies and documents various property characteristics (e.g., land, structures) that affect market value.
• Performs administrative duties (e.g., writing reports, maintaining files, drafting mail correspondence, communicating information, providing assistance) in order to maintain efficient departmental operations.
• Gathers evidence and reviews documentation (e.g., income and expense statements, private appraisals, deeds, liens, mortgages, market trends, attorney general opinions, case law, blueprints, sketches and drawings, legal descriptions) in order to obtain relevant information related to citizen protests of assessed property values and/or related court cases.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
• Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

Benefits

• Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed