County Assessor Leader — 4-Day Week, Public Service Impact

Greenwood County Government; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Paid holidays

Paid vacation leave

Paid sick leave

Health benefits

SCRS retirement

Job summary

Greenwood County Government is seeking an experienced County Assessor to lead the Assessor’s Office and oversee real property and mobile home assessments across the county. This senior role manages staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives accuracy in valuation while partnering with county leadership and taxpayers.

The ideal candidate has a decade of appraisal experience, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to balance technical expertise with excellent customer service in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts, political science, or related field.
• Ten years of appraisal experience including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in local government and interacting with taxpayers.
• Knowledge of applicable property assessment laws, regulations, and appraisal practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the personnel and operations of the Greenwood County Assessor’s Office.
• Ensure appraisal and assessment functions are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with South Carolina laws and regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees, including performance evaluations and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Deputy Assessor and appraisal staff to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Communicate with taxpayers and resolve complex property assessment questions.
• Conduct research involving property ownership, boundaries, market values, and information necessary for property taxation.
• Compile and analyze market data to establish real estate values using mass and individual appraisal practices.
• Assist with commercial appeals, ATI matters, and reassessments.
• Interpret and apply laws and regulations and ensure procedures and forms are compliant.
• Develop and administer the department’s annual operating budget.
• Coordinate with Auditor, Treasurer/Tax Collector, GIS, IT, and Data Processing.
• Review processes and software for improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Attend appeal conferences and assist with complex appraisal matters.
• Communicate with County administration and County Council about departmental activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Taxpayer communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, liberal arts, political science, or related field

Job description

Greenwood County Government is seeking an experienced County Assessor to lead the Assessor’s Office and oversee real property and mobile home assessments across the county. This senior role manages staff, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives accuracy in valuation while partnering with county leadership and taxpayers.

The ideal candidate has a decade of appraisal experience, strong supervisory skills, and the ability to balance technical expertise with excellent customer service in a