Appraisal Supervisor

Overseeing the collection of data, ensuring the prompt reporting of taxpayer appeals, and maintaining accurate and equitable valuations of residential property in Richmond County within the guidelines of federal, state and county law with generally accepted accounting principles, standard operating procedures and instructions from the Assistant Deputy Chief Appraiser (Real Estate). Reports to the Deputy Chief Appraiser-Real Estate. Works with corporate and individual taxpayers, attorneys, elected officials, co-workers and the general public to provide accurate and accessible records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Manages assigned staff, including establishing workloads; prioritizing work assignments; evaluating employee performance; developing, interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures; resolving staff issues; making hiring or termination recommendations; and administering disciplinary actions as required.
• Manages the collection of data on the physical and economic characteristics of all tangible property.
• Formulates estimates of value of commercial and industrial property.
• Inspects residential buildings, prices and grades property, audits commercial and industrial property records, and determines ownership and leasehold status of property.
• Manages the appeals process; prepares cases and defends values to Board of Equalization, Hearing Officers and/or Arbitration Officers before the Richmond County Superior Court.
• Reviews appraisals, maintain appraisal records and/or classifies property by category and estimated useful life.
• Advises property owners and the general public concerning methods and procedures used in determining property values, answers questions relative to property values and appraisal techniques, and furnishes information, assistance, and advice on matters of property ownership, Ad Valorem taxes, the assessment process, and exemptions.
• Serves as resource to subordinate personnel.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Oversees the collection of data, ensuring the prompt reporting of taxpayer appeals, and maintaining accurate and equitable valuations of residential property in Richmond County; formulates estimates of value of tangible taxable and exempt property based on analysis of data submitted.
• Performs field inspections and directs assigned personnel in the field.