Lead Real Property Appraiser (FT)

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Lead Real Property Appraiser (FT)
Department: Tax Assessor
Starting Salary: $21.95/hour 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Posting Date: March 24, 2026
Closing Date: April 7, 2026

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for managing the field work for themselves and two other field appraisers.  A person needs to acquire within two (2) years and maintain an appraiser 2 certification.  This role assigns work to and manages two other people within the office.

Major Duties:

·         Analyzes data to make recommendations for neighborhood adjustments for residential and agricultural properties.

·         Understands and utilizes sales ratio analytics to help locate areas of concern within the county for residential and agricultural properties.

·         Prepares information for and presents BOE hearings.

·         Works with Systems Analyst and Office Manager to formulate recommendations to Chief Appraiser for valuation adjustments.

·         Directly assigns field work to field appraisers.

·         Conducts field work to make sure the county maintains reviews on a third of the county each year.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

·         Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

·         Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.

·         Ability to meet necessary requirements of Appraiser I as mandated by the Georgia as mandated by the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Must pass a Background/Reference Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screenings prior to the start of employment.

To Apply: All applicants must complete a Habersham County employment application. Applications can be found online at www.habershamga.com.  Applications and a detailed job description can be picked up at the Habersham County Human Resources Department, Administration Building located at 130 Jacob’s Way, Clarkesville, GA 30523 in room 303. For more information please call (706) 839-0214.
Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.