Assistant Chief Appraiser

Description

Under general direction, to assist with the managing, planning, organizing and directing of a real property appraisal program for tax assessment purposes.

Typical Tasks

• Assists in planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing all phases of the real property appraisal program;

• Assumes full authority for the work of the division and supervision of staff in the absence of the Chief Appraiser;

• Reviews and evaluates appraisal results and recommends actions to be taken;

• Interviews, selects, trains, and evaluates staff;

• Determines, evaluates, and reviews workload standards and performance;

• Prepares written and statistical reports related to the assessment roll;

• Coordinates the processing of the annual assessment roll program;

• Maintains the Division's roll calendar and tracks completion of tasks;

• Provides assistance and advice on special appraisal problems;

• Assists with budgetary and personnel control and evaluation;

• Interprets policies, legislation, and regulations to subordinates;

• Assists in training staff in appraisal techniques and procedures;

• Appears as expert witness on appraisals before the County Assessment Appeals Board;

• Maintains contact with State and County agencies, boards, and the public;

• Responds to inquiries from the general public and/or other governmental agencies regarding assessment roll information;

• Develops and revises methods and procedures to conform with changes in legislation, assessment practices, policy and software applications and systems;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;

• Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards

Sufficient education, training and experience which demonstrates the attainment of the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are acquired through education and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree.

AND

Five (5) years of professional experience in property valuation, real property appraisal, or assessment appeals, two (2) years of which must have been in a County Assessor's Office.

AND

Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience, in any position.

Possession of a valid California driver's license and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit.

Special Requirements:

• Permanent certification by the California State Board of Equalization as an Appraiser for property tax purposes;

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision, management, organization, and administration applicable to government agencies;

• Property tax laws, rules and regulations affecting appraisal for tax assessment purposes;

• Economics, business administration, and revenue laws pertaining to the Office of Assessor;

• Building materials, equipment, fixtures, workmanship, and general construction quality as applied to all classes of buildings;

• Law and court decisions affecting the appraisal of land and buildings;

• Personnel administration, employee training and supervisory methods;

• California Revenue and Taxation Code sections relevant to the appraisal and assessment practices of a California Assessor's Office;

• General principles, methods and techniques of real and personal property valuation;

• Office methods, practices and procedures;

• Principals and usage of modern information systems.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, assign, direct and evaluate the activities of a technical and clerical staff engaged in assessment roll production and appeals resolution and related assessment activities necessary to produce the local assessment roll;

• Analyze and implement legislative changes affecting assessment programs and processes and reason logically in solving administrative related problems;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and written;

• Analyze and effectively resolve difficult tax assessment problems;

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, co-workers, representatives of other offices and the general public;

• Prepare and present written and oral reports, before large and small groups.