Appraiser I/II/III

Kenai Peninsula Borough • Soldotna, AK

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction and supervision of the Appraisal Manager, the Appraiser performs real property appraisals, data collection, sales analysis and estimating construction costs for a variety of residential and commercial real property. The appraiser also conducts various surveys and researches construction costs to develop standards for field inspections pertaining to the quality and classification of residential and commercial real property.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in a related field. Or Associates Degree or equivalent credit hours, and 2 years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and be able to handle and resolve problems.
• Must have professional communication skills.
• Must have experience with problem solving and resolution including de-escalation skills.
• Must be experienced with computers including Microsoft windows and job-related software programs.
• Must have a valid Alaska driver's license.
• Must have the availability of a personal vehicle for use while performing job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in assessing, appraisal, real estate sales, financing, building, construction, engineering, architecture, or as a construction cost estimator may be considered.
• Level 1 certification with the AAAO, or have Level 1 certification education requirements completed and application submitted within 2 years of hire.
• Level III certification with the AAAO, minimum 6 years of experience at the Level II or equivalent and have developed leadership skills and advanced knowledge and proven competency in the field of appraisal.
• Knowledge of appraisal theory and mass appraisal practices.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of related local, state and federal laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of various building construction components and materials.
• Knowledge of building construction practices.
• Skill in navigation, operating GPS equipment, and reading maps.
• Skills in the operation of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and watercraft.
• Skill set in reading blueprints and building plans.

Responsibilities

• Performs real property field inspections, collecting market data, and assists in the analysis of residential, and commercial, to determine and establish assessed value.
• Works one on one with public in both office settings and at taxpayer properties to explain the assessment process and to resolve assessment challenges, concerns or disputes.
• Locates, develops, measures, photographs, collect property data, reviews and maintains real property sales database for improved properties and vacant land.
• Prepares real property assessment reports, records.
• Researches construction costs and reports data findings to analysts.
• Gathers data pertaining to quality, classification and value of residential and commercial real property.
• Represents the department with written and oral defenses of assessed value at a quasi-judicial hearing before a local Board of Equalization.
• Responds and assists the Emergency Operation Center in assessing property affected by disasters.
• Works with computerized assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) valuation software, IPADS, and Laser measuring devices.
• May assist in the gathering of data to build and study ratio studies.
• May oversee of a team of subordinate appraisers as a supervisor or lead in an office or field environment.
• May spot checks subordinate completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy and the nature of propriety of the final results.
• Review subordinates written and oral presentations in defense of assessed value decisions at a quasi-judicial hearing before a local Board of Equalization.
• Instruct other appraisal staff on projects, training and work direction.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vehicle must be shown to be safe and reliable and must be able to meet the criteria established in the Kenai Peninsula Borough’s Vehicle Policy within 30 days of hire.
• Maybe required to be trained on and/or to carry firearms for work in remote locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree