Commercial Appraiser - creates register for future openings

Snohomish County•Everett, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs the full scope of professional appraisal work in the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property, including residential, multifamily, mixed use, and all other property types within commercially zoned areas, using professional mass appraisal methods and guidelines to ensure uniformity and fairness of assessments for property tax purposes for the County Assessor's office. The hiring process may include one or more (but is not limited to) of the following: Application review and evaluation, Talent Layoff Register review, Supplemental Questionnaire scoring, Written exam, Interview, Second interview may be held at management's discretion, Reference check and credential verification, Job offer made to selected candidate (contingent on background check results), Criminal background check, Final job offer or retraction (based on background check results).

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in any field which includes coursework that is appropriate for the position; AND four (4) years of appraisal experience; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
A valid Washington State Driver's License and proof of Insurance coverage, including business use coverage is required for employment.
Must have a suitable vehicle for reimbursable use on county business.
Must have successful completion/passing of the following at position appointment; OR, completion/passing of the following within 12 months of hire date: International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Course 101-Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal, OR equivalent.
IAAO Course 102 – Income Approach to Value, OR equivalent.
IAAO Course 300 – Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal, OR equivalent.
State of Washington Accreditation as a Real Property Appraiser and/or Certification as a Licensed Real Estate Appraiser
Successful completion of USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices) Basic (15 hr) course.
Biennial completion of fifteen (15) hours of State Department of Revenue approved continuing education to meet State of Washington accreditation requirements.
Knowledge of: property legal descriptions and instruments of ownership
building construction practices and building and land values
laws and regulations relating to the assessment of commercial properties
zoning, perspective zoning, land use planning requirements for development, building costs, depreciation, and possible uses of property
valuation theory and practice including all methods of valuation and valuation of complex property types
building materials, equipment, fixtures, workmanship and general construction quality as applied to all classes of building
interjurisdictional departments, rules, permitting, procedures, and information sources
property valuation theory and practice, DOR, IAAO and USPAP standards for mass appraisal
intermediate to advanced skills in personal computer processing and terminology
intermediate to advanced skills in personal computer based spreadsheets; working knowledge of statistics methods and techniques applicable to mass appraisal and statistical updates
state laws, rules and codes pertaining to assessment appraisals and mass appraisal
office practices and procedure
Ability to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to obtain and analyze facts essential to determining the value of property and to prepare accurate detailed, narrative appraisal reports
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; follow written and oral instruction
Ability to serve public and private entities in a professional, polite and courteous manner; includes frequent contact with attorneys and property tax representatives
Ability to read and understand building construction plans, specifications, photographs, and blueprints
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, various public and private officials, and the general public
Ability to gather, correlate and justify use of best appraising methods and techniques for each property
Ability to analyze and solve problems associated with appraisal of complex commercial properties and all other property types
Ability to represent the Assessor at hearings requiring procedural knowledge and analytical ability
Ability to train employees in the technical and complex aspects of appraising
Ability to perform appraisals of a complex nature
Ability to understand and interpret financial records and instruments
Ability to proficiently utilize personal computers and software
Ability to proficiently utilize computer aided mass appraisal system and assessment administration system

Nice To Haves

Previous appraisal experience working for a governmental agency responsible for ad valorem tax assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspects, defines, and appraises all commercial real property (land and improvements) to determine assessed value.
Performs site inspections of subject properties and comparable sales in the field.
Coordinates with other jurisdictions to update property records.
Analyzes, selects, and applies applicable appraisal methods and techniques to determine values of all property types including commercial/industrial values.
Mass appraises commercial property neighborhoods and all property types within them.
Benchmark assigned work areas to establish land values; research and analyze sales to determine assessed value categorized by property type; including commercial properties as well as all property types in commercially zoned areas.
Applies as appropriate all three appraisal methods of valuation- sales, income, and cost.
Researches extensively the market and analyzes sales to determine assessed value using the sales comparison approach; Researches market based financial information to arrive at assessment using the income approach; Researches market based construction and depreciation data to determine value using the cost approach.
Develops, tests, and models mass appraisal for all property types, including complex properties.
Produces, analyzes, and presents mass appraisal reports consistent with USPAP.
Checks for uniformity, assessment level, calibration, and equalization consistent with DOR and IAAO performance standards.
Prepares appeal responses and makes decisions as to the validity of assessments and whether valuations should be amended, stipulated, or defended.
Reviews appraisals prepared in house and works collegially with other commercial appraisal staff, consulting with fellow appraisers to correct deficiencies and improve quality of reports.
Represents and defend appraisals at assessment appeal hearings of the Board of Equalization and the State Board of Tax Appeals on behalf of the Assessor; as required, provides testimony in court and legal proceedings related to commercial/industrial assessments.
As needed coordinates and consults with assigned prosecuting attorney in preparation for formal appeals and hearing strategy.
Explains and provides detailed commercial/industrial assessment information to property owners, agents and general public.
Reviews appraisal reports, income, rent rolls, cost, sales and feasibility data presented by property owners, agents, tax representatives, attorneys, and other appraisers in rebuttal of County appraisals.
Researches, maintains and applies current knowledge of all WAC's and RCW's, Department of Revenue advisories, market trends, legal trends, USPAP regulations and IAAO standards.
Identifies areas in commercial appraisal process needing special attention and recommends solutions.
Consults with staff and supervisor as needed regarding mutual appraisal and workflow issues.
Trains residential and apprentice commercial staff.
Performs related duties as assigned.