Chief Appraiser

Government of the District of Columbia

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Chief Appraiser

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is the steward of the Government of the District of Columbia's (District's) finances. Since its creation in 1996, OCFO's mission is to ensure the financial integrity and long-term fiscal health of the District. OCFO accomplishes this mission by ensuring balanced budgets, unqualified or "clean" audit opinions, and access to quality credit markets with high and improving bond 's operational responsibilities include forecasting the District's revenues and financial condition, developing and managing the District's budget, administering the District's taxes, and executing and recording the District's financial transactions. In addition, OCFO administers the District's lottery and gaming programs, and oversees the finances of the University of the District of Columbia and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC).

We are in search of a Chief Appraiser. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), Real Property Tax Administration (RPTA). The incumbent plans, directs, and coordinates the activities both automated and manual, of the Assessment Division, comprised of professional assessors (GIS & CAMA), assessment technicians, legal instruments examiners and cartographers in the operation of assessment programs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Administering assessment programs and projecting and scheduling work assignments
• Directing quality control and establishing uniform standards, procedures, and techniques
• Assisting with planning and developing projects and goals and overseeing the acquisition, classification, and analysis of data for accurate assessments
• Establishing land valuation standards and procedures and developing tools to determine land value map content
• Deriving mass valuation methods and techniques
• Recommending and collaborating with consultants or staff on revisions to automated assessment practices, models, and procedural manuals
• Staying informed of business trends, court decisions, legal opinions, tax laws, and emerging assessment practices and disseminating information to staff
• Directing long-range planning to anticipate trends or determine legislative needs
• Participating in drafting legislation
• Reviewing proposed legislation and resolving issues related to tax laws
• Preparing background materials to support budget requests and legislative presentations
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Seven (7) years of progressive experience managing and administering assessments, appeals and other special programs; at least three (3) years at the managerial level directing professional appraisal, assessment, or technical staff; experience managing CAMA or comparable assessment systems; and interpreting or applying valuation standards, income-based assessment techniques, and real property tax laws.

In addition – Successful completion of International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) courses 101, 102, 112 and 300 or equivalent is required. All required certificates must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. Applicants who possess a bachelor's degree and IAAO courses 311/312, 400, and the 15-hour Uniformed Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) course are desired.

For initial review, please submit your resume or to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources.

To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit and reference announcement number: 26-AD-OTR-0022.

The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance