Appraisal Manager

About the role

The Real Property Appraisal Manager reports to the Appraisal Director and works in collaboration with other Appraisal Managers to manage staff and work processes of the Real Property Appraisal Division. This position oversees the daily duties of real estate senior appraisers, appraisers, appraiser associates, and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in managing the detailed work and research necessary for annual listing and valuation of commercial new construction and associated processes.
• Aid in interviewing and hiring real estate appraisal and support staff.
• Identify and implement, if necessary, changes to business processes.
• Collaborate 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 new construction, commercial revaluation, and commercial appeals.
• Assist the Appraisal Director in developing and monitoring work plans, operational and revaluation budgets.
• Aid in developing requests for proposals and managing contracts.
• Assist the Appraisal Director with/on special projects or external inquiries as needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• Preferred Education and Experience:
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated history of continuous improvement and strong leadership and management experience.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Knowledge of local government taxation and the North Carolina Machinery Act.
• Data extraction and analysis skills.
• Report generation and distribution skills.
• Experience with appraisal and assessment of real property.
• IAAO designations (CAE, RES, AAS).

Benefits

Competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a focus on fiscally responsible, customer-focused, and service-driven approaches.

Pay

Hiring Range: $88,538 - $123,949
Market Range: $88,538.00 - $159,359.00

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:25am - 5:10pm