Chief Personal Property Appraiser – Tax Assessor

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Lead the operations of the Personal Property Section .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesLead💰 $74,068 - $114,899 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in personal property assessment, compliance with governing requirements, and effective staff supervision. Proficient in administrative duties, dispute resolution, and maintaining knowledge of relevant laws and policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

State Certified Appraisal CertificatePersonal Property AssessmentAlabama Tax Code Title 40Experience in Disputes of ValuationSpreadsheet Creation for Calculations

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Hard Skills

Appraising EquipmentAppraising FurnitureAppraising FixturesPerforming AuditsWriting Reports

Soft Skills

Staff SupervisionCommunicationProblem SolvingFeedback and Training

Certifications & Qualifications

State Certified Appraisal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Personal Property SectionTaxable Personal PropertyProtests of Assessed Property ValuesCompliance with Governing RequirementsAdministrative Duties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the operations of the Personal Property Section
Plan, direct, and coordinate staff work to ensure personal property is accurately assessed and properly classified
Oversee a department or division and coordinate staff activities
Review subordinate work for technical accuracy and compliance with governing requirements
Perform administrative duties, including writing reports, maintaining files, drafting correspondence, communicating information, and providing assistance
Assist taxpayers with personal property issues, including completing forms, answering questions, and resolving complaints
Oversee and/or conduct business inspections to identify taxable personal property and assess appropriate tax amounts
Develop, interpret, and/or implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and laws for the department
Gather evidence and review documentation related to protests of assessed property values and court cases
Make decisions and render judgments based on property-related evidence in response to protests and court cases
Supervise staff by assigning and distributing work, directing duties, monitoring progress, and providing feedback and/or training
Engage in professional development and maintain awareness of developments, practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Possession of a State Certified Appraisal Certificate (i.e., from any state)
Coursework in basic principles of accounting
Experience creating spreadsheets to perform calculations
Experience performing audits
Experience appraising equipment, furniture, and fixtures
Experience in disputes of valuation (e.g., protests, appeals, litigation)
Experience with Alabama Tax Code Title 40 (Revenue and Taxation) (targeted qualification)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave