Senior Borough Assessor — Property Valuation Leader

Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB); Binkley (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) seeks a Borough Assessor to lead the Assessment Department, ensuring accurate valuation of all taxable real and personal property within the borough.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of progressive assessor experience are required; professional certification (CAEs/RES, SRPA/SREA or ACAA) is preferred. Strong public speaking and budget oversight are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field plus six years of progressively responsible assessor experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of real property appraisal laws, rules and regulations.
• Strong public speaking skills and ability to manage programs under public scrutiny.

Responsibilities

• Manages and evaluates activities of property appraisers and support staff; ensures deadlines for assessment rolls are met.
• Develops and maintains procedures for production of assessment and tax rolls and related notices.
• Assesses and improves appraisal processes; oversees accuracy of department outputs.
• Supervises staff performance appraisals and coordinates budget administration.
• Negotiates settlements with property owners over disputed appraisals and represents the department before boards or courts as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Real property appraisal knowledge

Leadership/management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a closely related field

Job description

The Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) seeks a Borough Assessor to lead the Assessment Department, ensuring accurate valuation of all taxable real and personal property within the borough.

A bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of progressive assessor experience are required; professional certification (CAEs/RES, SRPA/SREA or ACAA) is preferred. Strong public speaking and budget oversight are essential.