Listing Summary

Chief Appraiser Position:  Candler County Chief Appraiser [Appraiser III].

Job Description: Successful candidate will be the Chief Appraiser of a small, mostly rural county and responsible for all aspects of the Candler County Tax Assessors Office as required under the provisions of O.C.G.A., Title 48, Chapter 5, Department of Revenue Rules and Regulations; the Appraisal Procedures Manual; and the Candler County Board of Assessor’s Policies.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates should have experience in real property appraisal, real property transactions, taxation or local government. 

Candidates must also possess and maintain the following:

• A valid Georgia Driver’s License;
• The capability to handle job responsibilities, including, but not limited to, analyzing data and creating new schedules when needed; an extensive knowledge of covenants;
• Computer skills, specifically WinGAP;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to the staff, and taxpayers;
• A full understanding of all aspects of the appraisal process and digest preparation.

Certification Requirement:       

Appraiser III Certification from the State of Georgia is required for this position

An applicant may be considered without existing certification if they demonstrate skills and experience required for the position and the ability to obtain the required certification within 12 months of employment.  Employer will consider applicants who may obtain certification and will structure compensation, training and travel costs reflective of experience and certification level.

Benefits:  Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, life, health, dental and vision insurance, and retirement plan.

Salary Range:  $50,000 to $56,000 [depending upon experience].

Real Parcels:     6,967.

Personal Property:   1,074.

Pre-Bill M/H’s:    435.

Application Deadline:     Open until filled

Applications may be obtained from the Candler County Board of Commissioners’ office; or the

website, https://qpublic.net/ga/candler > CONTACT US.

Please attach a résumé to the returned application. Send to Letrell Thomas, 25 Daniel Street, Suite B, Metter, GA 30439.

Candler County is an equal opportunity employer.