What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraisal Manager (Hybrid) position at Wake County?
What You'll Be Doing
We’re Hiring: Appraisal Manager – Wake County Tax Administration!
Wake County Tax Administration is looking for a motivated and team-oriented Appraisal Manager to help lead our Real Property Appraisal Division. In this role, enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, work from home and in the office. Work closely with the Appraisal Director and other managers to support our staff, improve processes and keep everything running smoothly. If you're a strong communicator, enjoy working with people and have a solid background in property appraisal, we’d love to hear from you!
As a Real Property Appraisal Manager, You Will
Wake County Tax Administration is looking for a Real Property Appraisal Manager to join our team. As an Appraisal Manager, you will enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits and lead a team that focuses its work in the most fiscally responsible, customer focused and service driven approach possible. It’s an exciting opportunity to become part of a team-oriented group of managers. It’s true, not many taxpayers enjoy receiving a property tax bill, even though taxes go to support the many important services needed in a community. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure the citizens of Wake County receive a fair and accurate assessment. The many local, state, and national awards we have proudly earned reflect our dedication to innovative first-rate service and performance. With over 440,000 parcels, properties in Wake County range from vacant land to single family residences to apartment buildings to commercial high rises, all needing to be assessed fairly and equitably. Our office encourages continued professional growth through working towards IAAO designations and other continuing education opportunities.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: 8:25 - 5:10
Hiring Range: 84,519 - 118,323
Market Range: 84,519.00 - 152,126.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/12/2025
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
We’re Hiring: Appraisal Manager – Wake County Tax Administration!
Wake County Tax Administration is looking for a motivated and team-oriented Appraisal Manager to help lead our Real Property Appraisal Division. In this role, enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, work from home and in the office. Work closely with the Appraisal Director and other managers to support our staff, improve processes and keep everything running smoothly. If you're a strong communicator, enjoy working with people and have a solid background in property appraisal, we’d love to hear from you!
As a Real Property Appraisal Manager, You Will
- Oversee the daily duties of real estate senior appraisers, appraisers, appraiser associates and support staff within the real property appraisal division of the Tax Administration
- Specialize in supervising the detailed work necessary for commercial revaluation including commercial market study analysis
- Supervise annual listing and valuation of the commercial new construction
- Hire, mentor and coach real estate appraisal and support staff
- Identify and implement, if necessary, changes to business processes
- Coordinate with the Wake County Information Services department and external vendors to implement and maintain software platforms necessary to produce sound appraisals
- Work collaboratively with other appraisal managers and provide backup for residential revaluation and annual real property assessment tasks
- With the Appraisal Director, develop and monitor work plans, operational and revaluation budgets
- Assist in developing requests for proposals and managing contracts
- Assist the Appraisal Director with/on special projects or external inquiries as needed
Wake County Tax Administration is looking for a Real Property Appraisal Manager to join our team. As an Appraisal Manager, you will enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits and lead a team that focuses its work in the most fiscally responsible, customer focused and service driven approach possible. It’s an exciting opportunity to become part of a team-oriented group of managers. It’s true, not many taxpayers enjoy receiving a property tax bill, even though taxes go to support the many important services needed in a community. Our team goes above and beyond to ensure the citizens of Wake County receive a fair and accurate assessment. The many local, state, and national awards we have proudly earned reflect our dedication to innovative first-rate service and performance. With over 440,000 parcels, properties in Wake County range from vacant land to single family residences to apartment buildings to commercial high rises, all needing to be assessed fairly and equitably. Our office encourages continued professional growth through working towards IAAO designations and other continuing education opportunities.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
- Four years of experience in accounting or appraisal
- North Carolina Department of Revenue - Real Property Appraiser II within 1 year of employment
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
- Four years of management experience working in an urban government setting
- Strong understanding of all approaches to valuation including cost, sales comparison and income
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of local government taxation and of the North Carolina Machinery Act
- Extensive experience with appraisal and assessment of real property
- Robust data extraction and analysis skills
- Significant experience with report generation and distribution
- IAAO designation of CAE, RES and/or AAS preferred but not required
- Strength in exercising independent and sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions involving a variety of fiscal and business areas
- Exceptional communicator with the ability to express oneself clearly, concisely, and factually with tact and diplomacy
- Strong conflict resolution abilities to effectively manage concerns and disputes
- Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated history of continuous improvement and strong leadership and management experience
Location: Justice Center Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: 8:25 - 5:10
Hiring Range: 84,519 - 118,323
Market Range: 84,519.00 - 152,126.00
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/12/2025
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
