The Role
Oversee countywide real property valuation and tax assessments, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining fair, accurate evaluations. Supervise assessment staff, establish policies and procedures, provide technical guidance on complex property tax matters, and respond to property owners and stakeholders. The role also requires reviewing staff work, explaining appraisal processes, and communicating effectively with the public and county personnel.
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Description
Amenities:
The County of Northumberland offers a full benefits package to employees including health insurance, prescription, vision, dental, vacation, holiday, sick, personal time, and retirement.
The Chief Assessor is responsible for overseeing the accurate assessment of properties within the county for tax purposes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in property assessment, leadership experience, and a commitment to maintaining fair and equitable tax assessments.
Requirements
- Oversee the valuation and assessment of all real property in Northumberland County.
- Ensure compliance with state and local laws regarding property assessments.
- Supervise and manage assessment staff.
- Develop and implement assessment policies and procedures.
- Provide technical guidance on complex property tax matters.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for property owners and other stakeholders regarding assessment inquiries.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of real property appraisal.
- Knowledge of the State and County laws, regulations and policies governing real property appraisal.
- Knowledge of the types and methods of instruction used in industrial, commercial and residential property.
- Skill in the evaluating of all types of real property for tax purposes.
- Ability to explain assessment and appraisal procedures and to deal with the public in a courteous and effective manner.
- Ability to assign and review the work of subordinate technical staff.
- Ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
Education and Experience:
- CPE Certificate preferred
- Strong knowledge of property tax laws, assessment practices, and appraisal methods.
- Experience in a supervisory role or leadership capacity is preferred.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Employment Category:
- Full-Time
- 33 hours per week
Skills Required
- CPE Certificate
- Strong knowledge of property tax laws, assessment practices, and appraisal methods
- Experience in a supervisory role or leadership capacity
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Knowledge of real property appraisal principles, practices, methods, and techniques
- Knowledge of state and county laws, regulations, and policies governing real property appraisal
- Ability to evaluate all types of real property for tax purposes
- Ability to supervise, assign, and review subordinate technical staff
- Effective oral and written communication skills
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