Deputy Assessor

Colleton County; Walterboro, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colleton County is seeking a Deputy Assessor to support the Assessor in administering the office. The successful candidate will plan and supervise staff involved in mapping, appraisal, and assessment of property for tax purposes, coordinating with multiple agencies to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

The position requires an IAAO-trained high school graduate with 6–9 years of mass appraisal experience, supervisory skills, and a valid SC Real Estate Appraiser license or certification, plus driving

Qualifications

• High school diploma with IAAO courses or training.
• 6–9 years of experience in mass appraisal real estate or related field, with some supervisory experience.
• SC Real Estate Appraiser license or certification; valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Assessor under limited supervision in department administration.
• Plan and supervise staff engaged in mapping, appraisal, and property assessment for tax purposes.
• Coordinate activities with other county departments, divisions, and outside agencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff planning

Administrative skills

Property assessment knowledge

Education

High school diploma with IAAO courses

SC Real Estate Appraiser license/certification

Job description

Colleton County is accepting applications/resumes for the Deputy Assessor position in the Assessor’s Office. The successful candidate will under limited supervision assist the Assessor in the administration of the department. Will plan and supervise the work of staff engaged in mapping, appraisal, and assessment of property for tax purposes; coordinate assigned activities with other County departments, divisions, and outside agencies. Will provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the County Assessor.

Requires a high school diploma with completion of IAAO (International Association of Assessing Officers) courses and training and six (6) to nine (9) years of experience in mass appraisal real estate or a related field including some supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training that provides the required abilities, skills, and knowledge. Must possess a SC Real Estate Appraiser license or certification, a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Submit a 3-year driving record. Pre-employment drug screen and a satisfactory background check also required.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Colleton County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.