Chief Assessor - Full-time

Armstrong County; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, pension

Paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Armstrong County seeks a full-time real estate appraiser to evaluate county property and determine tax values on land, buildings, and improvements, ensuring transfers comply with regulations. Hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

The role includes supervising staff, budgeting, maintaining records, and representing the county at assessment appeal hearings. Requires a degree in Public Administration or related field, a Certified PA Evaluator license, and 3 years of appraisal experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a degree in Public Administration or related field.
• Certified PA Evaluator license required and current biennially.
• At least 3 years of experience in real property appraisal for tax purposes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate county real estate to determine tax values.
• Supervise staff, assign work, and manage department budget.
• Represent County at assessment appeal hearings in local/state courts.
• Maintain accurate property records and tax base statistics.
• Coordinate with external agencies and other county/state offices.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Real estate appraisal

Tax assessment knowledge

Education

Degree in Public Administration

Certified PA Evaluator license

Driver's license

Job description

This is a full-time position at $55,000.00 per year, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, M - F.

Overall Responsibilities:
To evaluate all County real estate/property, to determine a tax value on land, buildings and improvements, and to transfer ownership of properties in accordance with applicable state and county regulations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Supervises staff, assigns and reviews work and handles all related personnel issues; develops annual budget and oversees all expenditures within department; assesses, analyzes and evaluates property, changes or appeals on property and assures records are recorded in books; provides real estate tax base figures and statistics to determine how much revenue is generated from real estate and per capita; conducts assessments on major commercial and industrial properties; answers questions and resolves problems regarding real estate and valuations to property owners and general public; represents County at all assessment appeal hearings in local/state courts; maintains accurate records, new construction, tax base and other assessment information as required and assures required reports are completed in timely manner; interacts with external companies, agencies, staff and internal County and state departments and offices.

Minimum Qualifications :
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Degree in Public Administration or related field preferred. Must possess Certified PA Evaluation License certification from State Bureau of Professional and Occupation Offices and remain current every 2 years.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
3 years experience in appraisal of real property for tax purposes, real estate, and assessment principles, or any acceptable combination of experience and training.
LICENSES REQUIRED :
1. C.P.E., Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator. Must maintain license and fulfill mandatory education courses required and approved by Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission.
2. Must have valid driver's license.

Comprehensive benefit package includes contributory healthcare, dental, vision, short-term disability, and lump sum death benefit; contributory pension; monthly vacation and sick day accrual, 14 paid holidays.

Armstrong County considers qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, service animals, familiar status, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status.