Commercial & Industrial Property Appraiser 2

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

2d • $41 - $51 • Hybrid

About The Position

At the Department of County Management (DCM), the public service we carry out is essential to the operation of Multnomah County as a government, as well as an employer. The Division of Assessment, Recording, and Taxation (DART) strives to ensure the stability and quality of life for our community by providing local government with the revenues necessary to fund essential services. We pride ourselves on providing reliable, responsive, personal service to the public and our co-workers. As a team, we are committed to being good stewards of public resources while creating a safe and inclusive environment for employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

“The primary role for all staff members is to carry out the functions of the Division of Assessment Recording and Taxation in a manner that is friendly, respectful, resourceful and willing in order to create an environment of safety, trust and belonging for all.”

Multnomah County's Department of County Management Division of Assessment, Recording and Taxation is seeking to fill a Commercial & Industrial Property Appraiser 2 (Emphasis on Retail and Multifamily) position. This classification is the second level (journey level paraprofessional) of three in the Property Appraiser classification series. A person in this position performs the full range of duties of appraising industrial, commercial, and multifamily properties for ad valorem taxation purposes in accordance with Oregon Department of Revenue rules and procedures, and industry best practices. Appraisers collaborate with other teams on projects and build relationships to achieve timely certification of the tax roll. Individuals are expected to take initiative, think critically, apply well developed subject knowledge, and exercise appraisal judgement while assisting in the implementation of goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• One (1) year of property appraisal experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the three (3) approaches to value
• A valid driver's license
• This position requires the appraiser to use their own vehicle to perform field inspections; their vehicle must be properly insured
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire, an Oregon State Appraiser Registration as outlined in ORS 308.010
• Ability to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of property appraisal experience
• Solid understanding of commercial property appraisal principles and practices; direct commercial appraisal experience is strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis (e.g., VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables)
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex data, solve problems, and form sound conclusions
• Understanding of the Oregon Property Tax appeal process
• Working knowledge of building architecture, blueprint reading, and construction terminology
• Ability to apply Marshall and Swift Cost Estimator to cost approach valuation
• Proficient knowledge and application of the three (3) approaches to value
• Ability to read, organize, and analyze financial statements
• Awareness or knowledge of real property exemption programs (e.g., Affordable Housing, Historic, Construction in Progress)

Responsibilities

• Value property using complex income, market, and/or cost approaches: Determine total Real Market Value (RMV) of property including land and improvements.
• Value industrial and commercial property accounts as assigned. Inspect improvements to determine highest and best use.
• Perform value calculations in the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system and utilize various software applications to assist in workflow tracking.
• Determine values for consolidation and segregation of property.
• Collaborate with Department of Revenue staff on appraisal issues and interpretation of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS). Work jointly with Appraisal Data Analyst(s) to ensure proper trending, pricing, and model valuation tables are set up within the CAMA system.
• Work with property owners or their representatives regarding RMV and related assessment issues; explain property owner’s rights and appeal procedures.
• Research and analyze sales as well as comparable rents and expenses, to form conclusions for use in appraisals. Prepare summary appraisal reports and testify before the Property Value Appeals Board (PVAB).
• Prepare narrative appraisal reports and testify at Department of Revenue and Tax Court hearings
• Manage appeal case load by monitoring Case Management Conferences (CMC’s), status report updates, receipt of discovery, site inspections etc. Communicate as needed, any relevant updates to our County legal counsel.
• Research and analyze data for use in market value appraisals of industrial, commercial and multifamily property, including machinery and equipment.
• Research includes gathering and confirming property characteristics, exemptions, sales data, rental/lease information, and interviewing owners, agents, tenants, dealers, manufacturers, government agencies, and associated parties. Mail surveys to building owners to determine rental and expense information and occasionally interview tenants.
• Analyze the gathered data to determine vacancy, market rent, expense rates, and capitalization rates for use in appraisals and modeling.
• Analyze zoning regulations and land use restrictions; ascertain the availability of utilities; determine ingress and egress, topography, shape, and other pertinent data on land sites.
• Inspect improved property to determine use, condition, and construction information; measure buildings and interpret blueprints to determine size and construction features; determine property's highest and best use.
• Prepare scale drawings of new buildings and structures; utilize state and nationally published cost information to estimate the value of new and partially complete improvements.
• Accompany personal property staff on site inspections.
• Inspect and/or determine value of government owned property leased to taxable entities, to be placed on the Certified Tax Roll. When requested, determine the value of property for which an application for exemption(s) has been received by Special Programs Group(SPG).
• Initiate changes to the Certified Tax Roll to correct double assessments, omitted property, clerical errors and other changes related to the assessment roll.
• Determine value of properties, whose owners have applied for special assessment programs like Historic Preservation, Affordable Housing programs, “Construction In Progress”(CIP), Fire or “Act of God” and other special assessment programs.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate customer inquiries and recommend corrective action as necessary.
• May assist in the training of new or less experienced appraisers or appraiser technicians.

Benefits

• employer-funded retirement savings
• health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
• paid parental leave
• wellness programs
• a focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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