Chief Appraiser – Property Valuation Leader

County of Napa; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Napa County is actively seeking its next Chief Appraiser to join the Assessor Valuation Division within the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Department. The Chief Appraiser directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates valuation activities, including valuing and auditing real and personal property and overseeing complex appeals.

This at-will classification requires a Bachelor's degree in economics, civil engineering, accounting, or related field, plus five years' appraisal/auditing experience with

Qualifications

• Five years of increasingly responsible property appraising or auditing experience including three years of supervisory responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in economics, civil engineering, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession of a Permanent Real Property Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization.
• Possession of an Advanced Real Property Appraiser's Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities of the Assessor Valuation Division.
• Value and audit real and personal property and handle complex appraisals.
• Oversee assessment appeals and provide advisory interpretation on complex valuations.
• Lead division objectives, programs, policies, and procedures; may serve as Deputy Assessor when needed.

Skills

Property appraisal

Auditing

Leadership

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's degree (economics/public administration/related)

Job description

Napa County is actively seeking its next Chief Appraiser to join the Assessor Valuation Division within the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Department. The Chief Appraiser directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates valuation activities, including valuing and auditing real and personal property and overseeing complex appeals.

This at-will classification requires a Bachelor's degree in economics, civil engineering, accounting, or related field, plus five years' appraisal/auditing experience with