Lead County Assessor: Shape Property Values & Serve

Greenwood County; 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

Professional growth

Job summary

Greenwood County is seeking an experienced County Assessor to lead the appraisal of real property and mobile homes across the county. This senior role oversees the Assessor's Office, guiding staff, ensuring accuracy, and complying with South Carolina laws, while delivering exceptional public service to taxpayers.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive appraisal knowledge, proven supervisory experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with elected officials, other departments,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, liberal arts, political science, or a related field.
• Ten years of appraisal experience, including supervisory experience involving performance evaluations, coaching, and employee discipline.
• Experience working in local government and interacting with taxpayers.
• Knowledge of applicable property assessment laws, regulations, and appraisal practices.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

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 conducting performance evaluations and providing opportunities for professional growth.
• Work closely with the Deputy Assessor and appraisal staff to meet departmental deadlines and objectives.
• Communicate with taxpayers and investigate and resolve complex property assessment questions and concerns.
• Conduct research involving property ownership, boundaries, market values, and other information necessary for property taxation.
• Compile and analyze market data to establish real estate values using accepted mass appraisal and individual appraisal practices.
• Complete commercial appeals, ATI matters, and reassessments with assistance from appraisal staff.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations and ensure departmental procedures and forms remain compliant.
• Develop and administer the department’s annual operating budget.
• Coordinate with other County departments, including the Auditor, Treasurer/Tax Collector, GIS, IT, and Data Processing.
• Review processes, data, forms, and software and recommend improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Attend appeal conferences and assist with complex or non-routine appraisal matters.
• Communicate regularly with County administration and County Council regarding departmental activities and issues.

Skills

Appraisal experience

Supervisory experience

Public service

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Certified Residential Appraiser or Certified General Appraiser

Job description

Greenwood County is seeking an experienced County Assessor to lead the appraisal of real property and mobile homes across the county. This senior role oversees the Assessor's Office, guiding staff, ensuring accuracy, and complying with South Carolina laws, while delivering exceptional public service to taxpayers.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive appraisal knowledge, proven supervisory experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with elected officials, other departments,