Chief Appraiser - Assessor

$95,596 - $124,737/Yr

Weld County - Greeley, CO

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Greeley, CO

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This position is a senior level professional position in the Assessor's Office. It is responsible for supervising and directing operations and personnel of the appraisal division of the Assessor's office which includes the teams of business personal property, commercial, data collection, natural resources, residential, and special projects. It coordinates appraisal analysis associated with the application of mass appraisal and performs supervisory functions such as hiring, training, appraisal reviewing and assigning work to staff. The Chief Appraiser functions as a member of the Assessor's Senior Management Team working closely with the Chief Analyst and Chief Administrator. The position also serves as a member of the Management Team. This position performs a variety of duties requiring confidentiality and independent, logical judgment. The ability to work in an ever-changing work environment is required. This position works under the direct supervision of the Chief Deputy Assessor. Supervises the entire appraisal division and is the direct manager for the Senior Residential Appraisers, Senior Commercial Appraiser, Senior Appeals/Data Collection/Special Project Appraiser and Senior Natural Resources Appraiser. In addition to the Weld County benefits, the Assessor's Office offers flexible work schedules for well-performing employees including modified work week and hybrid remote work opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the appraisal division of the Assessor's Office. Assigns, coordinates, and directs work of appraisers and trainees. Provides training guidance to staff as necessary.
• Conducts appraisal staff meetings to coordinate status of annual objectives, (new construction, sale verification, etc.).
• Implements different assessment approaches to property values including market, cost, income, and mass appraisals.
• Coordinates project analysis on each property class.
• Coordinates appraisal staff annually for valuation appeal, County Board of Equalization, and third level appeals (binding arbitration, BAA, and district court).
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the effective operation of the division. Interprets statutory requirements and tax guidelines and updates staff of changes.
• Prepares and reviews appraisal reports from staff, for presentation before various State and County appeal boards along with district court.
• Implements review procedures for staff for efficiency and accuracy.
• Coordinates all continuing education requirements identified in C.R.S. for licensure.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, governmental agencies, professionals, builders, and the public.
• Communicates effectively in verbal and written form with administrative staff, appraisal staff, supervisors and managers.
• Answers complex questions regarding the appraisal process from the public and staff. Investigates complaints and resolves appraisal problems.
• Works closely with County Attorney and appeals appraisers during third level appeals.
• Testifies as an expert witness in appeal hearings to assist appeal appraisers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in math, computer science, business administration, real estate, or statistics or 4 years equivalent experience.
• 4 years appraisal or statistical analysis experience.
• 2 years management experience.
• Certified General Appraiser Upon Hire Preferred OR Certified General Appraiser within 1-1/2 Yrs Required.
• Candidate must pass criminal background check by employment start date.

Nice-to-haves

• 4 years assessor's office experience.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules including modified work week and hybrid remote work opportunities.