Reappraisal Manager

Chatham, County of (NC); Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County is seeking a Real Property Appraiser to lead the county-wide reappraisal program. You will plan and direct appraisal projects, gather data, and develop schedules of value to ensure equity across neighborhoods and property types.

The role requires knowledge of appraisal practices, strong data analysis, and the ability to communicate results clearly to property owners and the public. A valid NC driver's license is required, with certification within one year of employment.

Qualifications

• Formal knowledge of real estate appraisal methods and procedures.
• Ability to analyze data and determine values using established guidelines.
• Strong communication skills for explaining appraisal results to owners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the county-wide real property reappraisal process.
• Gathers and analyzes data; prepares and defends the Schedule of Values.
• Collaborate with GIS to integrate sales data for geographic analysis.
• Explain appraisal and reappraisal processes to property owners; assist with informal/formal appeals.

Skills

Real estate appraisal

Data analysis

Communication with property owners

Education

Associate/Technical degree in real estate or related field

Tools

GIS software

Database packages

Job description

Join a fast-growing county where you can grow professionally, help build a strong and collaborative team, and make a meaningful impact in your community. We offer a supportive work environment, outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a culture that values teamwork, flexibility, and work-life balance. Be part of a team where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your potential for growth is encouraged. If you’re ready to build relationships, develop your skills, and make a difference, we’d love to have you on our team!

Performs responsible administrative and technical work in the countywide tax reappraisal process. Responsible for planning and assigning reappraisal work to others, collecting and analyzing data, developing rates and schedules of values, and assisting with the development, implementation, and continuous maintenance of the technological update plan for the reappraisal program. Performs advanced technical and analytical work in the appraisal of all types of real estate. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Tax Administrator. The following essential functions serve as a general guide for this position. Position functions are subject to change based on departmental needs and external factors including, but not limited to, regulatory requirements.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the reappraisal of real property within Chatham County;
• Gathers, analyzes, and compiles current building cost; develops cost and depreciation tables;
• Prepares, presents, and defends the Schedule of Values for reappraisal projects;
• Develops and enforces reappraisal and real property appraisal policies and procedures;
• Reviews statistical data to determine the level of assessment and equity of valuation by neighborhood/property type;
• Works closely with the GIS department in order to convert sales data into geographical-related representation in order to better analyze the data;
• Makes investigative field studies and analyzes data in the appraisal of residential, commercial, farm, and industrial property;
• Meets with property owners and explains appraisal, reappraisal, and ad valorem tax process;
• Answers inquires during informal/formal appeals;
• Assists with training of new employees;
• Conducts periodic audits on property valuations and neighborhoods;
• Appraises new construction and properties with improvements annually;
• Represents the County before the Board of Equalization and Review, Property Tax Commission, and State Courts as required;
• Assist the Tax Administrator in the annual budget and valuation estimates;
• Performs sales ratio study for NCDOR;
• Participates in various trainings for the Tax Department;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associate/Technical degree with course work in real estate, business, or related field and four (4) years of experience in real estate appraisals preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. A designation with IAAO, ASA, or Appraisal Institute is desired.

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate appraising for assessment purposes;
• General knowledge of building construction practices and of building and land values;
• Some knowledge of the state laws and ordinances relating to real property assessing;
• Ability to determine the value of property using established guidelines, costs, sales, and income data;
• Ability to use various software database packages;
• Ability to analyze factors that tend to influence the value of property and to exercise judgment in the determination of property values;

• Ability to write clear and concise reports;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, associates, tax representatives, and the public;
• Ability to interpret data as to source and application;
• Knowledge of Chatham County geography;
• Ability to read maps.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking, hearing and repetitive motions, frequently requires touching or feeling and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; work requires vocal communication to express or exchange ideas orally; work requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally performed in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Must possess or obtain an NC Department of Revenue certification as a Real Property Appraiser within 1 year of employment.