SALARY RANGE: $39,982 - $59,354

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs administrative and professional duties in the assessment of real property for tax evaluation purposes. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising and appraising real estate for tax purposes, checking permits and listings to locate structure and additions not on the tax books, and sketching structures. Work also includes guiding the county-wide revaluation project, appraising subdivisions and land splits, measuring to get footage or acreage, and doing research and comparisons to determine appropriate values. Work involves heavy public contact and may involve controversial and appealable decisions. Work requires extensive independent judgment and initiative and responsibility for implementing new systems for the County and serving as the coordinator for the revaluation team. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through conferences, review of work, records and documents, and feedback from citizens.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from a two year college or business school with specialized courses in real estate or appraisal and considerable supervisory experience in real estate, tax evaluation, or dealing with real property; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain certification from the N.C. Department of Revenue as a Real Estate and Personal Property Appraiser. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

APPLICATION PROCESS: County employees who wish to make a change in employment to this position must apply on-line through the Munis applicant tracking system. All outside applicants must apply on-line at www.lenoircountync.gov under Employment and Employment Opportunities. On-line applications must be submitted to be considered for the position. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be processed.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER