RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA SEEKS COUNTY ASSESSOR

Richland County, home to a diverse population of more than 400,000 residents, ranks as the most urban county in South Carolina and manages land use to preserve its rural heritage. The local economy is a mixture of state and local governments, banking, finance, industry, health care, higher education, regional retail centers and an emerging research and development sector. Columbia, the state capital, sits halfway between New York City and Miami and is at the center of a growing Southeastern market. From its agrarian roots to its establishment as the legislative hub of South Carolina, Richland County has a vibrant military community at Fort Jackson, acclaimed educational institutions, award-winning hospital systems, the South Carolina State Museum, a trailblazing urban scene in downtown Columbia and a plethora of recreational activities, all nestled between its many rivers and lakes.

The County Assessor plans, organizes, and directs the appraisal, assessment and reassessment of real property in the County, The Assessor also ensures compliance with related policies, procedures, laws and regulations and leads a team of 44 full time employees with a $2,266,772 fiscal year budget. In addition, the Assessor administers South Carolina property tax laws relating to real estate in Richland County and oversees reassessment projects and implementation. In addition to other essential functions, the County Assessor supervises the operations of aerial photography and countywide land information system for each parcel of property in the County. The Community Planning and Development Department, to which the Assessor administratively and functionally reports, is actively engaged in the implementation of the Customer Experience and Culture Transformation Project.