Appraisal Manager

This position is responsible for managing, supervising and directing the work of the appraisal staff of the Tax Assessor's Office as well as performing appraisal duties for all classes of property.

Directs, organizes and plans the work of appraisers involved in the appraisal of all property types; supervises subordinate employees by counseling, disciplining and evaluating performance; determines the value of all classes of property using appropriate approaches, methods and techniques; updates and maintains files and works with other departments to attain correct appraisal data; manages and directs all phases of appraisals and revaluations; directs office procedures and techniques related to the appraisal process; plans and conducts necessary training programs for subordinate appraisal personnel; ensures that correct guidelines are used to value all classes of property; reviews work of appraisals performed by subordinate staff; assists taxpayers and the general public with questions and/or problems; testifies before the Board of Equalization, Hearing Officers, and Superior Court as expert witness, if necessary; maintains knowledge of the appraisal process by taking and successfully completing appraisal courses.

Bachelors Degree in a related field.
 
Five years of increasing responsible experience in the appraisal field; two years of appraisal experience may be substituted for each year of college required.
 
Must be State Revenue Appraiser III  prior to designation. Successful completion of the State Revenue Appraiser IV examination within one year of employment in this position.
 
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job is acceptable. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Must be 21 years of age. 
 

Knowledge of all appraisal techniques including mass appraisal; knowledge of all phases of revaluation; knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting; knowledge of the three approaches used to value personal and real property; knowledge of supervisory practices; knowledge of state, county and department policies and procedures regarding property appraisals; knowledge of county personnel policies and procedures; knowledge of county building codes and ordinances and construction techniques; knowledge of court proceedings and processes including discovery and interrogatories as well as preparing for depositions; skill in accounting and in reading maps; skill in oral and written communications and in effective interpersonal relations; ability to manage subordinate employees.

It is the policy of Henry County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics or disability.