DEFINITION:
The Appraiser Supervisor supervises the appraisal staff working in designated areas/ section of the island or working in a specialized field, such as income producing property. The Appraiser Supervisor trains employees in the more complex and difficult appraisal where accuracy and independent judgment are necessary. Work is performed under the direction of a higher level officer who assigns duties, but the employee is allowed considerable latitude in executing his/her responsibilities.

DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):
1. Reviews appraisals made by subordinate Appraisers to ensure uniformity and to check for errors in judgment.
2. Reviews and coordinates reassessment programs.
3. Reviews complaints/appeals from property owners to the Board of Tax Review
4. Conducts training classes for new Appraisers in field and office procedures
5. Directs and supervises the Appraiser of residential, commercial, Industrial and multifamily properties
6. Directs and supervises appraisal-oriented data collection/data clean up efforts
7. Assists in training and updating staff in new programs
8. Analyzes and evaluates the work of all Appraisers on a continuous basis and prepares reports of accomplished activities
9. Reviews appraisals and makes recommendations as to whether or not assessments should be adjusted within the legal requirements and makes appearances before the Board of Tax Review to defend property values
10. Overseas the entry data into computer system and the pulling of reports as needed and as scheduled
11. Ensures the proper training of staff in current automation applications and relevant software packages
12. Keeps informed on current developments affecting property appraisal functions including legislative changes in local policies and procedures
13. Interprets and explain statutory requirements rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to the appraisal/assessment process including administrative review procedures to Employees, Taxpayers, their agents and Attorneys
14. Performs related work as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge abilities and skills
• Extensive knowledge of statutes, court's rulings and other regulations pertaining to the appraisal of Real Property for tax assessment purposes;
• Extensive knowledge of Appraisal methods and techniques used in the assessment of Real Property and land for purposes of tax assessment;
• Extensive knowledge of building construction practices and of building and land values;
• Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of field and office employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; • Ability to devise and install new and revised procedures and methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of office and field operations; • Ability to train subordinates appraisers;
• Ability to apply advanced principles of property appraisal to accurately assess the value of property for tax assessment purposes; • Ability to interpret and explain complex property appraisal methods and the provisions of property appraisal statutes;
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with taxpayers and their representatives concerning tax assessment issues and problems;
• Ability to defend assessments before the Board of Tax Review;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing;

Education and Experience
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree and five (5) years in appraisal work related experience preferably including some experience in a supervisory capacity.

Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of a valid driver's license

Please send Resume and References to:
Office of the Tax Assessor
No. 18 Kongens Gade
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Attention: Mr. Martin