Tax Administrator

Tax Administrator Salary $108,231.00 - $137,993.00 Annually Location Pittsboro, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202600390 Department Tax Administration Opening Date 04/23/2026 Closing Date 5/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt Description Benefits

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Become a part of the best local government in North Carolina click "Apply" in the top right corner. All sections of the application, including work experience, MUST be completed. Please include the last ten (10) years of employment history. Incomplete applications may be rejected. Applications are stored on a secure site accessible only by authorized personnel. Your application can be saved and used to apply for more than one (1) job opening. Chatham County is an equal opportunity employer and will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law. Chatham County participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Chatham County does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for our positions at this time. •

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Chatham County offers great benefits, designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. We're deeply invested in your continuous growth. If you're someone who values stability, growth, and being part of a high-performing team that recognizes and rewards your contributions, this is a place where you can build your career, not just work. Performs difficult professional and administrative work supervising, planning, and directing the listing, appraisal and mapping of property and the collection of property taxes, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and performing related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the County Manager. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department. •Note•A resume and cover letter must be attached Essential Functions Supervises, plans, and directs the activities for the County's comprehensive tax program including the management of the listing, mapping, appraisal, and collections divisions; Prepares and submits accurate value projections and annual tax base projections to be used in the county budgeting process; submits specialized reports to the Assistant County Manager; Plans, organizes, and oversees the County's comprehensive in-house property revaluation program; Develops policies, procedures, and methods for program operations; Prepares, coordinates, and administers annual departmental budget, and monitors expenditures; Supervises departmental personnel; hires, rewards, transfers, promotes, disciplines, coaches, counsels, and evaluates the performance of staff; assigns, directs, trains, and inspects the work of others; effectively recommends the suspension or termination of personnel; develops staff schedules; Approves invoices for payment for departmental purchases, outside vendors, and contractors; Approve refunds as designated and appropriate; Represents the Tax Administration Department for issues before the Board of County Commissioners; Prepares all required reports for the North Carolina Department of Revenue; Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with coursework in business administration, finance, or related field and considerable experience in property tax administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of current property tax listing, appraisal, and collection principles and practices; Comprehensive knowledge of building construction practices and of building and land values; Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and relevant laws of property appraising for assessment purposes; Comprehensive knowledge of the law related to tax collections and property taxes; Comprehensive knowledge of governmental accounting procedures and fiscal management; Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment; Skill in making difficult property appraisals; Skill in the use of computers and software systems such as Microsoft Office; Ability to develop and implement an effective system for the collection, receipting, and reporting large sums of money; Ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate employees; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, board members, associates, and the general public. Physical Requirements This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, use of hands and fingers, handling, feeling, reaching with hand and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; work requires vocal communication to express or exchange ideas orally; work requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Special Requirements Possession of or ability to obtain Real and Personal Property Appraiser certifications. Completion of training and certification as an Assessor by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Most possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Chatham County is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) principles and issues this anti-discrimination/EEO compliance clause to support and maintain employee's rights and responsibilities relating to equal employment. The core of equal employment opportunity is the right to work and advance on the basis of merit, ability, and potential, free from prejudice or discrimination. In accordance with the applicable anti-discrimination statutes, executive orders, and other authorities, Chatham County protects employees against discrimination, to the fullest extent of law, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, whistleblower activity, parental status, and military service (past, present, or future), and against retaliation for participation in EEO activity or opposition to discrimination. Chatham County has over 600 employees who play an important role in planning, designing, and maintaining government programs while delivering good customer service and maintaining fiscal responsibility. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we place a high value on training, so employees are well-educated and well-trained. Sure, while various career opportunities exist, none are as rewarding as working for Chatham County. We offer a competitive benefits package to full-time employees (working 30+ hours per week) including health care, dental, vision, retirement, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid leave. To learn more details, visit the benefits page on our website. Employer Chatham, County of (NC) Address 297 West Street Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312 Phone 919-542-8200 Website https://www.chathamcountync.gov/