Description
DEPUTY TAX ADMINISTRATOR
The Job
Carteret County Government is seeking a Deputy Tax Administrator. This crucial role oversees the Real Property Appraisal, Personal Property Appraisal, and Collection Divisions of the County's Tax Department. Local government tax administration experience required, including a minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in real/personal property appraisal, real estate, and collection of taxes/revenue; plus, three years of supervisory experience. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or Business Administration or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience meeting the requirements to perform the duties. If you want to make a difference in your community, the Deputy Tax Administrator position may be the role for you!
The Location
Office location is in Beaufort, NC.
The Details
Full salary range is $87,184 - $135,136. Salary will be based on experience, education and overall qualifications.
Posting expires 10/30/2026.
Full-time with benefits including paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement and 401(k) plans; and, paid sick, vacation and holiday leave.
Apply online at https://carteretcountync.gov & click on the Employment link.
The Job Description
General Statement of Duties
Performs difficult, professional administrative and technical work of planning and directing the Real Property Appraisal, Personal Property Appraisal, and Collection Divisions, and assisting in maintaining Department files, records and preparing reports.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class is a senior leadership role responsible for the directing appraisal, listing and collecting functions of the Carteret County Tax Department Work involves the design and implementation of equitable valuation techniques and defending valuation methods and results to the public, collaborating with the Tax Administrator to lead the County Reappraisal Project including developing computerized schedule of values and appraisal systems. The employee is also responsible for defending appraisals during informal hearings, before the Board of Equalization and Review and NC Property Tax Commission. Considerable initiative and independent judgment must be exercised in directing and monitoring the program. Tact, courtesy and firmness are required in frequent contacts with taxpayers concerning questions and complaints about property values. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Tax Administrator and evaluated through observation, conferences, and periodic discussions of overall efficiency and accuracy. Supervision is exercised over Appraisal, General Reappraisal, Listing, and Collection staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Tasks
• Performs administrative, professional, and managerial work in the planning, organizing, and managing of all components and assigned staff within the Tax Administration Divisions as well as developing and implementing strategic goals and objectives
• Collaborates with the Tax Administrator to develop, establish and implement policies and procedures for departmental operations to include customer service standards, research and analyzing computer systems, communication systems, programs, problems, and reports.
• Identifies department software needs, and manages use of resources and manpower.
• Ensures compliance with applicable state, federal and local laws and statutes.
• Collaborates with the Tax Administrator to prepare request for proposals and evaluates proposals submitted for periodic revaluation of County property; serves as primary liaison Regarding contract adherence during the revaluation process
• Confers with the Tax Administrator regarding difficult or controversial situations.
• Assures all notices, postings, deadlines, and other guidelines are met in the tax appraisal process to ensure tax bills are generated on schedule and with accuracy and fairness.
• Ensures the Collection Division utilizes all statutes for the collection and enforcement of ad valorem taxes and statutes and guidelines are followed as it relates to cash handling and balancing.
• Authorizes or denies changes in valuation, releases, and correction of errors.
• Reviews legislative changes and court decisions in tax assessment, appraisal and related areas and recommends necessary adjustments and changes to methods and procedures.
• Advises and consults with the County Attorney regarding cases involving tax matters.
• Serves as Clerk to the Board of Equalization and Review in the absence of the Tax Administrator and will represents the County on Appeals that he/she worked with, that will be heard before the NC State Property Tax Commission.
• Provides support and technical assistance to other County Divisions and sections.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and handles disciplinary and other personnel actions for supervisory, professional, technical and support staff assigned to the department.
• Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget
• Serves as the Tax Administrator in the absence of the Tax Administrator.
• Participates or conducts public outreach programs to inform citizens of appraisal methods.
• Compile tax reports at the request of the Tax Administrator.
• Approves leave time to ensure adequate staff numbers in order to maintain effective operation.
• Works with contracted vendors to ensure that work provided by the vendor is on-time and meets the expectations of the county.
Additional Job Duties
• Will work with the Tax Administrator to direct damage assessment teams in the occurrence of a natural disaster.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Recruitment and Selection Guidelines
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Considerable knowledge of the geographic and socioeconomic layout of the County.
• Considerable knowledge of the use and interpretation of statistics and statistical inference.
• Considerable knowledge of modern and effective supervisory principles and practices including motivations, leadership, communications, conflict resolution, and performance coaching and evaluation.
• Considerable knowledge of the application of information technology to property appraisal and valuation.
• Considerable knowledge of the County's personnel, budgeting, and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and techniques used in appraising farm, residential, commercial and industrial property.
• Thorough knowledge of the overall policies, methods and procedures of the Appraisal Division of the Tax Department.
• Thorough knowledge of the North Carolina Machinery Act and County tax policies as applicable to tax listing and assessment.
• Ability to use common office machines, including popular and specialized computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.
• Ability to conduct an effective and fair tax appraisal and assessment program.
• Ability to make decisions and to defend appraisals to property owners, the general public, the Board of Equalization and Review, and the NC Property Tax Commission.
• Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in appraising property, advising appraisers and carrying out details of the work.
• Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
• Ability to make oral presentations before large groups of people.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact, discretion and firmness in frequent contact with taxpayers and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, employees in other County departments and the general public.
Physical Requirements
• Work requires the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
• Work requires reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting and repetitive motions.
• 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, operating motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Worker is subject to outside environmental conditions.
• Work is performed in a moderately noisy environment (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in business, economics, public administration or related field, and six or more years of real local government property tax experience; and a minimum of three years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire.
• Must obtain Certification as a Real Property Appraiser within the guidelines of the NC Department of Revenue within two years of employment.
• Must obtain Certification as a Personal Property Appraiser within the guidelines of the NC Department of Revenue within two years of employment.
• Must become a certified Deputy Tax Collector from the NC Tax Collectors' Association within two years of employment.
Carteret County 2026
Pay Grade: 117
FLSA: Exempt
