Teams at Buncombe County

Performs advanced analysis of county operating and capital budgets, reviews expenditures, develops forecasts, monitors spending, evaluates compliance, and prepares financial reports and presentations. Provides budget consultation and technical assistance to departments, analyzes fiscal impacts of policy and program changes, identifies discrepancies and risks, and recommends solutions to management and leadership.

Supports the Planning Director in managing department operations, strategic planning, policy implementation, compliance, budgeting, grants, contracts, staff supervision, stakeholder relationships, and community engagement. The role analyzes data, develops recommendations, prepares reports and presentations for leadership and public bodies, resolves sensitive inquiries, and leads continuous improvement initiatives across planning, development, environmental, transit, and housing programs.

Performs complex property appraisal and reappraisal analysis for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Develops and refines valuation models, audits parcel and sales data, analyzes market trends, and supports countywide property reevaluations. Provides technical guidance to appraisal staff, assists with software and procedure development, responds to public inquiries, and resolves assessment appeals before review boards. The role also requires data validation, statistical analysis, staff coordination, public presentations, and occasional site visits.