Job Opportunities

The Refugio County Appraisal District Board of Directors is accepting resumes for the position of Chief Appraiser.

The Office of the Chief Appraiser is responsible for the oversight of all operations of the appraisal district including the overall planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, and controlling of district operations. In addition, the Chief Appraiser serves as the head of the administration department planning, organizing, directing and controlling the business support functions related to human resources, budget, finance, records management, purchasing, fixed assets, facilities and postal services. The Chief Appraiser supervises the appraisal staff and contract appraisal firm in the valuation of all real and personal property accounts. The property types appraised include commercial, residential, business personal, and industrial.

The district’s appraisers are subject to the provisions of the Property Taxation Professional Certification Act and must be duly registered with The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TOLA). Applicants should have a Registered Professional Appraiser (RPA) designation from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and have experience in all phases of appraisal district operations. Additional preferred qualifications include previous experience as a Chief Appraiser, knowledge of the Texas Comptroller’s Property Value Study (PVS), Methods and Assistance Program (MAP) review, and successful completion of the Chief Appraiser Institute.  Salary range will be contingent upon qualifications and commensurate with experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 The Chief Appraiser coordinates and implements the goals and objectives established by Board policy, provisions of the Property Tax Code and other applicable laws and rules. The Chief Appraiser’s responsibilities include numerous statutory responsibilities related to the development of appraisal rolls and for the administration of the office. Additionally, the Chief Appraiser is assigned duties by the Board of Directors necessary for conduct of board duties and implementation of board policy. The Chief Appraiser shall:

• Establish a comprehensive program for conduct of all appraisal activities and keep the Board informed on the progress of appraisal activities;
• Develop and implement sound administrative procedures for conduct of all district functions;
• Develop and implement an effective financial management system and provide reports to the Board;
• Develop and implement an effective internal budget development system and prepare a proposed budget by June 15th of each year;
• Serve as the district’s spokesperson in providing information to news media, taxing units and the general public on the operations of the appraisal district and provisions of the Property Tax laws;
• Prepare the agenda for each Board meeting, attend all meetings and provide staff recommendations for all appropriate board actions;
• In consultation with the appraisal district legal counsel, provide recommendations on litigation matters for Board action;
• Develop and implement a personnel management system for job assignments, personnel evaluations, staff hiring, and other personnel related matters.
• Employ and compensate professional clerical and other personnel as provide by the budget;
• Shall be the Records Management officer for the District;
• Chief Appraiser is encouraged to attend conventions, conferences, seminars and other meetings, which may be held for the improvement of the District. He/She will keep informed on all legislative and rule changes in relation to the business of the District;
• Chief Appraiser will participate, to the extent required by counsel, to participate in any Property Value Study appeal performed on the behalf of any Refugio County school district.

Resumes should be submitted to:

Mr. Ruben Lee
Refugio CAD Board of Directors Chairman
at [email protected]

Posted January 20, 2022

Montgomery Central AD is seeking a Director of Commercial Operations.  This position leads Commercial Appraisal and Business Personal Property.

Requires an in-depth understanding of all approaches to value and their uses on different types of property and their application.

Proffered Knowledge of advanced appraisal skills including experience in appraising complex commercial, special purpose properties, and Business Personal Property..

Please visit www.mcad-tx.org/careers for full job description and link for application to apply.

Posted January 7, 2022

DeWitt CAD is currently accepting applications for the position of Field Appraiser.

Responsibilities include data collection, inspection, analysis and application of generally accepted appraisal techniques, assists the Chief Appraiser in the hearing process and assists with taxpayer inquiries.  Must have reliable transportation, a valid Texas Driver’s license, and proof of insurance.

Please send resumes to:

DeWitt County Appraisal District
103 E Bailey St.
Cuero, TX 77954
Or email to [email protected]

DCAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted January 7, 2022

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISER

Pritchard & Abbott, Inc. is currently accepting resumes for its Refugio office (Houston District).

Responsibilities include physically measuring and classifying all improvements and land types within the county, assist Real Estate Director with gathering market transaction information, market analysis, sales ratio analysis, mass appraisal schedule development (improvement, land, ag, and commercial), rendition processing, taxpayer assistance, valuation protest resolution, and other duties as assigned by the Real Estate Director.

Preferred qualifications for the position include a high school diploma or higher level of education, the desire to learn appraisal theory, land and improvement classifications, and basic building construction techniques, MS Office (Word & Excel), and communicate effectively with the public.  Must be able to take and complete Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation courses relating to the Registered Professional Appraiser licensing requirements or currently hold a RPA license.  Must have a clean driving record.

Salary range will be contingent upon qualifications and commensurate with experience. Employer paid medical insurance, 401(k), company stock, and company vehicle for business use.

Please e-mail resume to:

Jason Driskell, RPA
District Manager – Houston
6950 Empire Central Drive
Houston, Texas 77040
[email protected]
www.pandai.com

Posted January 7, 2022

INDUSTRIAL, UTILITY, PERSONAL PROPERTY (IUP) APPRAISER

Pritchard & Abbott, Inc. is currently accepting resumes for its Houston office.

Responsibilities include inspection and appraisal of IUP for assigned counties and properties, rendition processing, conducting taxpayer hearings, and answering taxpayer inquiries.  College degree, 4 yrs. business experience, excellent communication skills, clean driving record, and MS Office required.  Preferred qualifications include prior appraisal district experience, working toward a Registered Professional Appraiser designation, or currently a RPA.  Applicant must be able to work well within a team toward the accomplishment of strict deadlines and company goals.  Some travel required.

Salary range will be contingent upon qualifications and commensurate with experience. Employer paid medical insurance, 401(k), company stock, flexible work hours.

Please e-mail resume to:

Jason Driskell, RPA
District Manager – Houston
6950 Empire Central Drive
Houston, Texas 77040
[email protected]
www.pandai.com

Posted January 7, 2022

DIVISION ORDER (MINERAL INTEREST OWNERSHIP) ANALYST

Pritchard & Abbott, Inc. is currently accepting resumes for its Houston office.

Responsibilities include:  understanding a division order, splitting-out owner interests, balancing a division order, address changes, basic knowledge of property deeds, and answering taxpayer inquiries.  Prior office experience required.  Applicant must be able to work well within a team toward the accomplishment of strict deadlines and company goals.  Strong math skills a must.  Applicant must also have excellent telephone manners. Computer skills should include MS Office.

Salary range will be contingent upon qualifications and commensurate with experience.  Employer paid medical insurance, 401(k), company stock, flexible work hours.

Please e-mail resume to:

Jason Driskell, RPA
District Manager – Houston
6950 Empire Central Drive
Houston, Texas 77040
[email protected]
www.pandai.com

Posted January 7, 2022

The Brazos Central Appraisal District is currently accepting applications for the position of Commercial Appraiser.

Responsibilities include office and field work associated with the appraisal of commercial property, including the gathering of information required for the use of Marshall Valuation Service for the cost approach and an understanding of the income and market approaches to value.  Applicants must have a high school education or equivalent and have TDLR certification or be willing to complete requirements to obtain such certification.  Applicants must also possess good computer and people skills; have reliable transportation, and a valid Texas Driver License.  Commercial Appraisal experience preferred.

Salary is contingent upon experience and qualifications.  Brazos CAD offers a benefits package including earned vacation/sick leave, insurance, and TCDRS retirement with 250% matching after vesting.

Applications and/or resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Send information to:

Scott Warren
Brazos Central Appraisal District
4051 Pendleton Drive
Bryan, TX  77802-2465
(979)774-4100
Email:  [email protected]

Posted January 7, 2022

The Brazos Central Appraisal District is currently accepting applications for the position of Residential Appraiser.

Responsibilities include office and field work associated with the appraisal of residential property.  Applicants must have a high school education or equivalent and have TDLR certification or be willing to complete requirements to obtain such certification.  Applicants must also possess good computer and people skills; have reliable transportation, and a valid Texas Driver License.  Residential appraisal experience preferred.

Salary is contingent upon experience and qualifications.

Applications and/or resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

Send information to:

David Kehlenbrink
Brazos Central Appraisal District
1673 Briarcrest Dr, A-101
Bryan, TX  77802
(979)774-4100
Email:  [email protected]

Posted January 7, 2022

The Lavaca County Central Appraisal District is accepting applications for the position of Field Appraiser.

Duties include field and office work associated with the appraisal of rural, residential, commercial real property and non-industrial personal property.  Applicants must be able to obtain an RPA or already be a Class I or Class II Appraiser and must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and the use of their own vehicle, pass a background check and drug screen.

Please send resumes to:

Lavaca County Central Appraisal District
PO Box 386
Hallettsville, TX 77964-0386
or email to [email protected]

The Lavaca County Appraisal District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted January 6, 2022

Collin Central Appraisal District is accepting resumes for a Residential Staff Appraiser position. Responsibilities include office and field work and ARB presentations.

A college degree with emphasis in real estate, finance, economics, mathematics, business administration and/or an appraisal designation is preferred. Will consider applicants currently working towards an appraisal designation. Working knowledge of PACS CAMA software is preferred. Must be reliable and have good communication skills.

This is an exempt position with some evening and weekend work required to meet deadlines. Applicants must have reliable transportation, a valid Texas driver’s license, and proof of auto liability insurance. CCAD does not hire individuals that use or test positive for using tobacco products. Applicants must pass a background check, employment physical, and drug and tobacco testing. Salary is contingent upon experience and qualifications.

Resumes will be accepted until filled. Candidates should detail their appraisal experience, computer knowledge, communication skills, and formal education.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Collin CAD
%HR Department
250 Eldorado Pkwy
McKinney TX 75069
or [email protected]

CCAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted January 4, 2022

Hays CAD is currently accepting applications for the position of Ag/Land Appraiser. This is an exempt position that will report to the Commercial department supervisor.

College degree preferred. R.P.A. active license or TDLR registrant preferred. Resumes with applications will be accepted until position is filled.  Please go to www.hayscad.com for more information about the position and requirements.

Posted January 4, 2022

Burnet Central Appraisal District Accepting Applications for:

• POSITION: Assistant Chief Appraiser
• DUTIES: Supervision of Appraisal Operations
• REQUIRED: Experience in the three Approaches to Value.
  • Experience in appraising all types of properties.
  • Excellent communications skills.
  • College Degree preferred.
  • RPA and RTA designation preferred.
  • Prior supervision experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of MAPS and PVS.
  • Experience working with ARB.
  • Experience in Collections is preferred.
• SALARY:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package.

Applications are available on website at www.burnet-cad.org

APPLICATIONS/RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

SEND APPLICATIONS/RESUMES TO:

BURNET CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT
ATTN:  PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
P O BOX 908 / 223 S. PIERCE
BURNET, TEXAS 78611

Or, email to [email protected]

Posted January 3, 2022

• Position Title: Director of Commercial/Special Appraisal
• Class Code: 48-2000
• Job Posting Date: 12-29-2021

Examples of Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans (consistent with district plans, goals, and timetables), sets priorities, organizes, and directs the activities of professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in establishing, defending, and providing information associated with commercial and special properties values
• Adheres to and consistently enforces established appraisal district policies and procedures
• Establishes, implements, and/or uniformly administers district administrative and division policies, standard operating procedures, and work performance/work product standards, obtaining higher level pre-approvals as required and/or prudent
• Monitors the work efforts and products of each departmental operating division to achieve established objectives, standards, and deadlines
• Prepares and timely submits a proposed departmental budget and prudently administers the adopted budget
• Conducts annual performance appraisals of departmental division managers and other directly supervised departmental personnel
• Reviews department-wide performance appraisals for consistency and even handedness and timely submits same for administrative review and processing
• Interviews applicants for entry level and promotional positions and reviews proposed departmental personnel actions for job competency, budgetary, statutory, and policy compliance
• Coordinates, communicates, and cooperates, with other departmental directors and appraisal district staff in support of district goals and work efforts
• Oversees informal protest session scheduling, and related matters of commercial/special properties
• Oversees ARB hearings of commercial/special properties
• Oversees and/or participates in negotiations, settlements and/or hearings of binding arbitration cases with commercial appraisal staff
• Oversees and/or participates in the litigation process including consultation with appraisal district legal counsel, consultation with litigation staff, settlement negotiations, depositions, mediation, court hearings and/or trials.
• Coordinates school system protest petitions associated with the state property tax division’s value study
• Responds to appraisal district departmental, taxing entity, customer, and other inquiries and requests
• Trains and/or obtains outside employee training to enhance employee productivity and work products
• Oversees the activities of the commercial department division managers and resolves or assists in resolving departmental issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, accounting, business, or a related field plus at least eight years of relevant management experience.
• Registration with Texas Department of License and Regulation and hold a current Registered Professional Appraiser (RPA) designation
• Applicants with professional designations issued by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) or the Appraisal Institute may also by considered in lieu of an RPA

Skills/Abilities:

• To work productively and cooperatively with co-workers and the general public
• To build, maintain, and effectively direct and lead a productive team of employees
• To communicate effectively, both verbally (including strong public speaking

and presentation skills) and in writing

• To thoroughly and accurately perform complex research, mathematical,

and statistical computations

• To prepare and administer budgets and administrative policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the Texas Property Tax Code, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice,

appraisal methodologies and procedures and knowledge of management techniques and methods.

Starting Salary Range
$87,984- $177,216; plus $2,500 annual car allowance

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation and sick leave benefits; 12 paid holidays; retirement plan; deferred compensation plan; an opportunity to be a part of a terrific team!

Employment application required (for current TAD employees, Job Bid Application). For external applicants, applications are accepted online at TAD.org under career section.

Tarrant Appraisal District
2500 Handley-Ederville Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6909

                 Completed applications accepted until: 5:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2022

                                Conditions of Employment: Previous employment and any additional qualifications will be subject to verification. Persons selected for certain positions must pass a drug test before job placement. If driving is a job requirement, a driver’s license and driving records check will be conducted. Criminal background checks will also be conducted prior to job placement.

The Tarrant Appraisal District is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

Posted January 3, 2022