Senior Real Property Appraisal Supervisor

Hamilton County Mayor's Office; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Assessor's Office seeks an experienced administrator to plan, coordinate, and supervise property appraisal and assessment operations for ad valorem taxation across Hamilton County. The position leads appraisal staff, ensures quality-control, handles complex property valuations, and defends values in appeals before boards, with field inspections and data analysis.

This is an in-person county role.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of a high school diploma and eight years of progressively responsible real‑estate appraisal experience.
• Experience with residential and commercial real property and at least one full reappraisal cycle.
• Tennessee Master Assessor (TMA) designation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, coordinates, and reviews appraisal staff work to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Provides training, onboarding, and performance evaluation for appraisers.
• Oversees quality-control procedures, reappraisals, and market analysis for property types.
• Performs and reviews complex valuations using multiple approaches to value.
• Prepares and defends values in informal and formal appeals before boards.

Skills

Mass appraisal

Laws & regs

Real estate markets

Supervisory

Training & coaching

Reporting

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Mass appraisal software

GIS mapping

Databases & spreadsheets

Job description

Hamilton County Assessor's Office seeks an experienced administrator to plan, coordinate, and supervise property appraisal and assessment operations for ad valorem taxation across Hamilton County. The position leads appraisal staff, ensures quality-control, handles complex property valuations, and defends values in appeals before boards, with field inspections and data analysis.

This is an in-person county role.