Real Estate Appraisal Program Director

Santa Fe County; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe County is seeking an experienced manager to oversee the Real Estate Appraisal Program under the Assessor’s Office. You will supervise staff, ensure accurate processing of ownership changes, and guide appraisal workflows with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

Responsibilities include resolving complex property valuation issues, data analysis of parcels and deeds, and producing tax-related reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Real Estate, Business or Public Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Five years of experience in property appraisal, real estate, management, economics, or related field, with supervisory experience.
• New Mexico Certified Appraiser or IAAO designation required.
• Ability to supervise, train staff, and manage multiple appraisal programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Real Estate Appraisal Program of the County Assessor’s Office.
• Supervise daily operations and staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee property ownership changes, valuations, exemptions, and tax schedule corrections.
• Resolve complex appraisal issues for owners and agencies and provide guidance to staff.
• Prepare reports and analyze property records, plats, and deeds for assessments.
• Support other supervisors and assist with all assessment-related projects.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Property appraisal knowledge

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business or Public Administration, Economics, or related field

Five years of experience in property appraisal or related field with supervisory experience

New Mexico Certified Appraiser or IAAO designation

Tools

Proval

Ascend

AS400

APPX document manager

APPX workflow Manager

Maps/Google Chrome/Earth

Job description

Santa Fe County is seeking an experienced manager to oversee the Real Estate Appraisal Program under the Assessor’s Office. You will supervise staff, ensure accurate processing of ownership changes, and guide appraisal workflows with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

Responsibilities include resolving complex property valuation issues, data analysis of parcels and deeds, and producing tax-related reports.