Commercial Appraiser - Appraiser III

City & Borough of Juneau•Juneau, AK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assessor’s Office is seeking a qualified individual to join the Department of Finance team in our Commercial Appraiser - Appraiser III position. We pride ourselves on our culture of public service and a supportive office environment. A consistent positive attitude, punctuality, self-motivation, and the desire to assist all staff in daily operations is necessary for the cohesion of our office. Our goal of valuation accuracy and equity is our highest priority. The ideal candidate will be versed in applying mass appraisal techniques, procedures, software, data collection and analysis for ad valorem purposes. You will need a working knowledge of the commercial real estate market and be self-motivated to manage the commercial property valuation process and procedures. The ability to work in the field for data collection and property review is necessary, including driving in hazardous seasonal conditions and navigating uneven ground. High ethical standards are necessary for equity and retention of private financial information.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
Five (5) years of experience in the appraisal of real property that includes one (1) year at the level of Appraiser II in the City and Borough of Juneau or the equivalent elsewhere.
A valid Driver’s License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Must obtain Level III designation through Alaska Association of Assessing Officers within twelve (12) months of appointment and for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the commercial real estate market.
Ability to work in the field for data collection and property review, including driving in hazardous seasonal conditions and navigating uneven ground.
High ethical standards.
Commercial real estate knowledge, including investor criteria.
Ability to audit financial statements and appraisals.

Responsibilities

Discovery and valuation of commercial property in the City and Borough of Juneau.
Collect and maintain market data through surveys, sales information, industry data sources, field work including building inspection, and appraisal review to build and maintain valuation models and procedures using mass appraisal valuation techniques and utilizing mass appraisal software to determine full market value of commercial properties in the Borough.
Supervise the Personal Property Appraiser position.
May act for the City and Borough Assessor in their absence.
Handle assessment appeals.
Educate property owners in valuation methodology.
Present to the Board of Equalization.
Develop annual reports.
Establish short and long-range goals and prioritize assignments for appraisal operations.
Assist the Assessor and Deputy Assessor in staff training, model development.
Assist residential appraisers.
Develop surveys and studies.
Update property data and values.
Schedule and perform property inspections.
Research local and national commercial real estate trends.
Handle difficult inquiries and complaints from citizens regarding property values.
Educate the public about mass appraisal valuation principles in sometimes challenging situations.
Communicate with other departments to fulfill information requests and research property information.