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Salary : $64,230.40 - $76,793.60 Annually
Location : Cabarrus County, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY26-01415
Department: TAX ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Applicants are encouraged to apply early. The application review process will take place immediately and continue until the position is filled. This recruitment may close any time after the first review or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hiring range for this position is $64,230.40 - $76,793.60. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 23.
General Definition of Work:
Performs advanced technical work participating in and supervising the appraisal of property for assessment purposes. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Real Property Manager. Supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:
Planning, overseeing and participating in the appraisal, assessment and reassessment of residential real property; assists citizens with real estate assessment information and inquiries.
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Plan, organize and direct the assessment and quadrennial reassessment of residential, light commercial and farm property within the County.

• Assists in the preparation of assessment guides, schedule of values and depreciation schedules for the quadrennial reassessment.
• Develops and enforces real property assessment and reassessment procedures and supervises assigned personnel.
• Review statistical data to determine assessment ratios to determine level and quality of assessments.
• Makes investigative field studies and analyzes data in the appraisal of residential, light commercial, and farm property.
• Advises Appraisers in the appraisal of more difficult residential properties.
• Ensures all land transfers, land splits and new construction is appraised and properly recorded prior to billing.
• Co-ordinates the operations of the Board of Equalization and Review per NCGS 105-322 ensuring that state laws and Board procedures are followed.
• Prepares and presents items before Board of Equalization and Review, Property Tax Commission and state court regarding assessment cases
• Works with software vendors to ensure software is operating accurately and resolves issues as they arise.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of property appraising for assessment purposes; thorough knowledge of building construction practices and for building and land values; comprehensive knowledge of the State laws, relating to property assessing; ability to read and understand building construction plans and specifications; ability to analyze factors which tend to influence the value of property and to exercise judgment in the determination of property values; ability to write clear and concise reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Minimum Education / Experience requirements
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in real estate, business or economics and extensive experience in property appraisal and some supervisory experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.
Special Requirements:
Possession of or ability to obtain real property appraisal certification issued by the North Carolina Department of Revenue within two years of employment. Possession of a valid NC Driver's License.
Physical Requirements:
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, and fingering; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental and Contact Information:
Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.
For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.

• Earned vacation & sick leave
• 11-12 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday
• Paid Personal Day
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave

• Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System
  • Mandatory 6% employee contribution

• 5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required
  • Employees have the option to contribute additional monies to the NC401K plan or to a 457 retirement savings plan

• Health Insurance plans
  • Consumer driven plan including a health savings account
  • PPO Plan
  • Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family

• Comprehensive health & wellness program
  • On-site exercise equipment & programs
  • Health & wellness themed instructional classes
  • Employee health clinic
  • Employee assistance program (ex. Individual & family counseling, legal & financial services, child & elder care location assistance, etc.)

• Choice of optional dental plans
  • PPO (Preferred Provider Option) or non-PPO
  • Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family

• Vision Plan
  • Includes an annual routine eye exam for individuals on the health insurance plan.
  • Optional eyewear plan available

• $20,000 of term life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment coverage with employer-paid premiums
  • Employee option for up to $50,000 of additional term life coverage

• Optional dependent life insurance coverage for spouses & children

01
I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

• Yes
• No

02
What is the highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

03
Have you graduated from an accredited community college with major coursework in real estate, business, economics, or a closely related field? If so, please list the degree(s) you have earned, including your major or field of study. If you do not have a degree, enter "N/A."
04
Are you currently employed with Cabarrus County Government?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06
How many years of property appraisal experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years
• No property appraisal experience

07
Please describe your property appraisal experience, including your job title and primary responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A."
08
Do you currently possess a real property appraisal certification issued by the North Carolina Department of Revenue?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have supervisory or lead-worker experience?

• Yes
• No

10
Please describe your supervisory or lead-worker experience, including the number of employees supervised and your primary responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, enter "N/A."
Required Question