Johnson County, KS - County Appraiser

Founded in 1855, Johnson County, Kansas is one of the nation’s premier counties, providing comprehensive services to its citizens in its role as the leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Johnson County community is nestled in the southwestern quadrant of the Kansas City metropolitan area along with the Kansas/Missouri border and exhibits all the hallmarks of a great, largely suburban community: a thriving and growing business sector; nationally recognized public schools; first-class cultural and recreational amenities; and distinctive and welcoming neighborhoods.

Johnson County, Kansas is seeking a focused and visionary leader, with solid experience in appraisals, customer service and complex processes, to serve as the next County Appraiser. The ideal candidate excels at creating efficiencies and process improvement; is focused and a self-starter, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Emotional intelligence, political astuteness, and experience in diverse areas of appraisals in the public sector are desired. A highly productive, detail-oriented person, who can maintain confidentiality, is required. The County seeks someone who can motivate a team, delegate duties, evaluate employees, plan strategically, set goals, assess others, and make complex decisions. The position interacts with both individuals in the public and business communities, which requires exceptional attributes of customer service and responsiveness.

The County Appraiser directs and oversees the Office of the Appraiser to achieve equalization among all classes of property by maintaining the highest standards in appraisal practices and law, guided by the goals of providing quality service to the public, developing high-performance employees, and by managing County growth through the creation of automated programs which expedite the workflow. The office recently reorganized its service delivery into geographic areas within the county.

• Provide strategic planning and policy guidance as the Principal Officer of Appraisal and internal consultant.
• Formulate and manage appraisal policies and monitor legislation affecting the Office of the Appraiser.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure alignment with goals, resource management and compliance.
• Supervise the Appraisal Management Team, addressing staffing issues and supporting retention, development, and engagement.
• Direct certification of real estate and personal property valuations in compliance with state regulations.
• Create training programs to equip staff and promote a high-performance environment, with an emphasis on customer service.
• Represent the office in committees, boards, and professional associations, collaborating with stakeholders.
• Leadership and supervisory skills, including motivation, delegation of duties, evaluation, strategic planning skills, goal setting skills, assessment skills, collaboration skills, and complex decision-making skills.
• Supporting International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) and utilizing its services for training.

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Fifteen (15) years of progressively more responsible mass appraisal management experience or a related field.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in administration of comprehensive mass appraisal services and programs.
• Valid (or commitment to obtain) professional designation as a Kansas Certified General Appraiser or Kansas Registered Mass Appraiser.
• Valid driver’s license.

Salary and Benefits

• The annual salary range for this position is up to $190,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• The organization provides health, dental, and vision insurance; a phone allowance; paid leave; employer-provided HSA contribution; and employer-provided life insurance.
• Johnson County offers two retirement plans, a mandatory 6% employee participation into a defined benefit plan (KPERS); and a voluntary defined contribution plan with an employer match administered by Voya Financial, with up to a 4% match into a 401(a).
• Additionally, the County offers supplemental group life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and health savings account.

County Appraiser Brochure

Johnson County Government proudly commits to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. They embrace diversity and prohibit discrimination against employees and applicants for employment because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion (or no religion), creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, military service or veteran status, citizenship, political affiliation or belief, and any other status or characteristic protected by law.

They support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

OMNI is honored to be retained in this search. We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity.

Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal.

For more information on this position contact:

Stacey Cowan, Senior Search Consultant | scowan@omnihrm.com | 913-653-8085

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