Education/Experience Required:
• High school diploma or G.E.D
• State Statute K.S.A.19-430 states (1) A certified general real property appraiser pursuant to article 41 of chapter 58 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto; (2) a registered mass appraiser
pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the secretary of revenue.

Position Summary:
This is an appointed position subject to the regulations, policies, and education requirements outlined in K.S.A. 19-430. Under the administrative direction of the Board of County Commissioners, this position is responsible for the management and operation of the County Appraiser's office to ensure that property values are fairly and accurately established, reviewed, updated, and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Property Valuation Division and applicable State statutes. This position is under the general supervision of the County Administrator, Assistant County Administrator, and/or his/her designee.

Property Appraisal/Mapping
• Oversee and complete the appraisal of all real estate, tangible personal property, mapping, and oil/gas for Finney County
• Oversee the collection, maintenance, and retention of records and data relating to the property within the County; coordinate appraisal services provided by employees and consultants.
• Determine property tax assessment and verify that all appraisal records conform to the guidelines of the Property Valuation Division and applicable State statutes.
• Prepares or reviews plans and specifications for the supplies, services, and contracts.
• Administers, represents, defends, and participates in property valuation protests and appeals. Assist in the defense of appraisal values in hearings (i.e., informal, Payment Under Protest, Small Claims
Division, Board of Tax Appeals). May be required to compile appraisals on individual properties and improvement structures for appeal purposes of verification of software and values.
• Prepares certification roll for County Clerk.
• Performs analysis and studies for land, depreciation, income and expense, cost modeling, linear regression market modeling, and trend.
• Development of a yearly plan of operations to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, legislation, and policies.
• Perform all direct reports’ duties as required.

Supervises appraisal staff and directs operations of the department
• Supervises department employees; duties may include, planning/assigning work, coaching/training, setting priorities, reviewing work, making hiring and termination decisions, delivering performance evaluations and
disciplinary actions, making pay adjustment and promotional decisions, responding to complaints/grievances, and maintaining personnel records. Ensure that all training is compliant will all applicable regulations, statutes,
and policies.
• Manage timekeeping for the department including approving/denying all employee leave time.
• Assist with financial planning, budget administration/monitoring, statement balancing, controlling expenditures, and provision of input on revenue sources.
• Develop short-term and long-term goals, policies, and procedures for the department. Advise on matters relating to department and county-wide operations.
• Coordinate department activities with internal and external groups.

Manage and facilitate public and internal relations functions
• Perform public education, speaking, and as required.
• Field questions, concerns, and complaints from the public.
• Manage the receiving and investigation of public inquiries about
• Department operations and follow-up to ensure adequate resolution.
• Assist other departments with their responsibilities as needed.

Complete additional support functions as required
• Complete continuing education as required and specified in K.S.A 19-430.
• Purchase necessary equipment and supplies for the department.
• Research the type of equipment to purchase or programs to support, prepare bid specifications for equipment, projects, and supplies; determine cost alternatives with pros and cons, and provide recommendations.
• Perform quality control functions of the software system.
• Attends all additional meetings with internal and external parties as required.
Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and Rx Insurance
No cost employee clinic
Life Insurance
KPERS retirement
457(b) / 401(a) matching
PTO
Paid Holidays