This position supervises appraisal division of the Revenue Department. Oversees and participates in appraisal and valuation of real and personal property which is subject to ad valorem tax. Trains and instructs other personnel using the methods outlined in the Alabama State manuals for appraisal, mapping and personal property. Conducts market studies and compiles sales data and construction costs. Under the administrative direction of the Revenue Commissioner, the Chief Appraiser supervises the work of Real Property Appraisers, Personal Property Appraiser, Mapping Technicians, support staff and any other personnel assigned to the Appraisal & Mapping Department. The Chief Appraiser conducts ratio studies, index studies, and land value studies.