Commercial Appraisal Deputy

Allen County Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Allen County Assessor, the Commercial Appraisal Deputy is responsible for maintaining state standards for commercial industrial properties through data collection and fieldwork. This position is covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED with three years of experience determining value, managing appeals, assessing commercial field inspections, and analyzing financial statements
Ability to obtain and maintain a Level III Indiana Assessor-Appraiser within two years of employment
Valid Driver’s License to perform on-site assessments
Extensive knowledge, understanding and practical application of the three approaches to determining value (cost, sales comparison, and income)
Ability to read and comprehend of Indiana Tax Court decisions, Indiana Code, and International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) standards
Ability to interpret, analyze, and reconstruct detailed financial statements
Strong organization, presentation, and planning skills
Strong computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office and other job related software including CAMA, GIS, ACCELA, Arcpro, Eagleview, Laredo, Simplifile, and LOW.
Possesses an understanding of a full range of appraisal practices in an ever-changing real estate market.

Responsibilities

Assists taxpayers in person, over the phone, and through e-mail correspondence with assessment and sale information of commercial and industrial property questions.
Facilitates the appeal process by meeting with the taxpayers to gather information, researching real estate comparisons, analyzing cost data, and relying on advanced math skills to calculate and capitalize the income stream the property produces. Submits findings to the taxpayer and attempts to negotiate a settlement. Presents findings before the Property Tax Board of Appeals (PTBOA) if a resolution has not been agreed upon with the taxpayer.
Inspects properties to verify physical features and property uses relating to assessment guidelines.
Conducts visits to commercial and industrial properties in the reassessment cycle.
Contacts large properties and arranges appointments to tour properties.
Coordinates with personal property deputies to ensure they have onsite information.
Reviews permits and complex blueprints from the Building Department and visits sites to evaluate property changes.
Calibrates new construction of commercial property into the County’s CAMA system.
Visits sites and commercial properties after sales to confirm physical condition at the time of the sale.
Responsible for acting as a county representative for commercial and industrial property appeals.
Communicates with the county attorney and taxpayers’ attorney/tax representative to determine the information needed and if settlement offers are warranted.
Responsible for the sales validation process for commercial property in each assigned township.
Responsible for practically applying the knowledge of the complexities of commercial transactions including Fee Simple, Ground Leases, Sale Leasebacks, and 1031 exchanges.
Estimates the tax impact of refund, weighs the expense of a trial, and works with the county attorney and engages appraisers to prepare cases.
Reviews monthly determinations from the Indiana Board of Tax Review (IBTR) to stay up-to-date on new tax law precedent, procedural applications of new laws, and arguments used at the upper level of the appellate court.
Compiles and reviews local and regional market studies from recognized resources.
Reviews information sent out to market participants to identify changes in assessments for specified commercial market groups.
Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.