Chief Appraiser- Assessors

This posting closes at 5:00 pm on the closing date.

Responsible for the overall directing, planning, coordinating, and supervision of the residential and commercial appraisal functions of real property appraisal and assessments.  Ensures that all duties and functions are accomplished according to NM state statutes and applicable regulations (Property Tax Code) in a timely, effective and progressive manner.

A position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties, which may be found in a position of the class. An individual must be able to perform the essential functions listed below and a reasonable accommodation may be made available to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Schedules and assigns projects or duties to subordinate employees and sets deadlines in which to accomplish those projects.
• Reviews and checks the progress of duties assigned to employees by reviewing written weekly performance reports submitted by each employee.
• Reviews applications for tax exemption by non-governmental entities, Approves or denies exemptions with guidance of applicable state laws, regulations and county attorneys.
• Instructs and trains new personnel in the procedures of Real Property appraisal, including data collection and analysis, computer software, and customer service.
• Assists the public in person and by telephone with questions about their property value, exemptions, or general information about county procedures.
• Uses computer systems and software to assist in determining correct property values and in the planning and directing of the department’s activities.
• Schedules and coordinates formal hearing dates with the State Property Tax Division and confirms such dates and times with the Protest Board Members.
• Presents cases before the Valuation Protest Board when an application for tax exemption is denied and protested. Assists subordinates in the preparation and presentation of difficult cases before the Board.
• Performs all of the duties as assigned under the Appraiser and Senior Appraiser job description at any given time.
• Responsible for the Appraisal Department budget.
• Assists with the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Management or closely related field.

Experience. Two (2) years of full-time experience in the field of ad valorem and/or fee simple appraisal; plus two (2) years of experience using Windows-based software and aptitude to learn CAMA (Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal) software are required. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, or Quattro Pro is preferred.

Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County Policy.

Licenses/Certifications. Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain satisfactory driving record in accordance with county policy. Must have successfully completed the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) course I and II; along with two others offered by IAAO or equivalent.

Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must pass background check, and maintain a current driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: Must have skills to read and interpret construction plans, effective decision-making, planning, and supervisory skills, able to communicate effectively, and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.