Chief Appraiser

Posting number: 26-AD-OTR-0022

Department: Office of Tax and Revenue

Division: Real Property Tax Adminsitration

Job classification: Chief Appraiser

Posting type: Open

Categories: Tax Administration

Summary

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources
POSITION SERIES: DS-1171  
POSITION GRADE: DS-15  
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: April 9, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS-15    
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY:  Office of Tax and Revenue  
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), Real Property Tax Administration (RPTA). The incumbent plans, directs, and coordinates the activities both automated and manual, of the Assessment Division, comprised of professional assessors (GIS & CAMA), assessment technicians, legal instruments examiners and cartographers in the operation of assessment programs. Duties include but are not limited to: administering assessment programs and projecting and scheduling work assignments; directing quality control and establishing uniform standards, procedures, and techniques; assisting with planning and developing projects and goals and overseeing the acquisition, classification, and analysis of data for accurate assessments; establishing land valuation standards and procedures and developing tools to determine land value map content; deriving mass valuation methods and techniques; recommending and collaborating with consultants or staff on revisions to automated assessment practices, models, and procedural manuals; staying informed of business trends, court decisions, legal opinions, tax laws, and emerging assessment practices and disseminating information to staff; directing long-range planning to anticipate trends or determine legislative needs; participating in drafting legislation; reviewing proposed legislation and resolving issues related to tax laws; and preparing background materials to support budget requests and legislative presentations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of duties

Seven (7) years of progressive experience managing and administering assessments, appeals and other special programs; at least three (3) years at the managerial level directing professional appraisal, assessment, or technical staff; experience managing CAMA or comparable assessment systems; and interpreting or applying valuation standards, income-based assessment techniques, and real property tax laws.

In addition – Successful completion of International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) courses 101, 102, 112 and 300 or equivalent is required. All required certificates must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. Applicants who possess a bachelor's degree and IAAO courses 311/312, 400, and the 15-hour Uniformed Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course are desired.

Qualifications

Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Supplemental information

STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI):

Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: 

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.