Appraiser Supervisor (Commercial Division)

Under minimal supervision, collects property information, and determines market value and property valuation for an assigned/specialty appraisal district; works independently to ascertain values for both individual and mass property appraisal, using cost, market, and income approaches to property value; responsible for quality control of work products related to the assigned appraisal district. Reviews market studies, supervises and approves the determination of market value and property valuation; supervises the activities of assigned staff, assigns priorities and workload, resolves technical and personnel issues, assures the quality of work performed and compliance with policies.Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration or a related field and four years of experience in property valuation OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. New Mexico public sector experience is desirable.
• Two years of supervisory experience. 

 
Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
• International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) training and certifications I, II, III and IV OR an active or inactive Appraisal license

• Determines valuation of properties in an assigned market area of Sandoval County; inspects properties, measures and sketches improvements, identifies property characteristics, confirms map details, inputs data into and generates reports from Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system.
• Reviews and qualifies Agricultural and grazing land forms for current and future land classification status; inspects properties with accordance to state statutes and office policies to approve or deny such classification changes.
• Performs hiring interviews and participates in final selection of new hires; trains, mentors, and coaches lower-level appraisers in all aspects of generally accepted principles and practices of appraisals in accordance with pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizes, prioritizes, schedules, assigns, and monitors the activities of assigned staff.
• Supervises staff through project assignments and work supervision; assigns duties, responsibilities, and resources; conducts performance evaluations; trains staff in proper assessment procedures.
• Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload, priorities, tax code interpretation, documentation standards, and technical issues.
• Conducts field reviews and appraisal reviews completed by staff; performs quality control functions of values and market studies; identifies and corrects errors, and assures accuracy of appraisal data.
• Assists with the development of policies and procedures.
• Works with property owners to schedule appointments, coordinate access issues, and resolve problems; responds to property owner inquiries and concerns; performs formal and informal protests.
• Supervises the processing of technical documents; assures the quality of work performed, the fair and equitable valuation of property, and compliance with state tax code and County policies.
• Assures maintenance of all property assessment records in accordance with New Mexico statutes.
• Fulfills and maintains the goals, standards and objectives of the Assessor's Office and Sandoval County.
• Stays abreast of current and proposed statutory regulations and requirements, technologies, valuation methods, and market conditions.
• Recommends mass value changes within appraisal region.
• Performs or assists with all duties required of lower level appraisal job functions as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Position reports to the Chief Assessment Officer and exercises supervision over Department staff.

Salary : $67,350 - $80,808