Commercial Senior Appraiser

Vision Government Solutions Inc•Providence, RI

65d

About The Position

Vision Government Solutions is a leading provider of mass appraisal (“CAMA”) software and services in the United States with a mission to provide the absolute best mass appraisal and property tax solutions, creating a better future one community at a time. We provide software and appraisal services to governments, cities, and towns. We are looking for a qualified, experienced Commercial Real Estate Senior Appraiser to join our expanding team of professionals. This position will offer broad exposure to the mass appraisal industry in New England and will provide an incredible opportunity to gain deep cross-functional experience within a growing technology firm. The ideal applicant is a self-driven, quick-learning collaborator, who looks forward to the challenges and responsibilities of the fast-paced, deadline driven environment of the mass appraisal business. Summary of position: The Commercial Senior Appraiser will work directly under the direction of the Project Manager. The Commercial Senior Appraiser is responsible for the valuation and review process of commercial, industrial, mixed-use and apartment properties.

Requirements

Working knowledge of the mass appraisal process with 5+ years of appraisal experience.
Experience working in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Must have basic computer skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee all facets of the commercial mass appraisal process for revaluation projects in states across New England.
Train and oversee junior staff members, notably field data collectors and staff appraisers.
Occasional travel throughout New England.
Perform field reviews of commercial properties to ensure data and categorization accuracy.
Analyze and enter income and expense data into the Vision appraisal database.
Create new schedules for income and expense data to be applied in the income approach to value.
Develop cost tables relating to buildings, outbuildings, and land values to determine a cost approach to value.
Verify and review sales data utilizing the sales approach in the determination of a set of various uses of commercial properties.
Reconcile the income approach and cost approach for each appropriate property.
Use the set of verified sales to test the reconciled final values from the income and cost approach.
Participate in the informal hearings process with taxpayers. Investigate reported complaints and make decisions to reconcile discrepancies or inaccuracies found because of the process.
Maintain positive relations with the clients, the public and company personnel.
Communicate job status situations effectively through forms, memos, status reports and other prescribed company documents accurately and timely.
Complete a final Mass Appraisal Document and finalize the project in a timely manner.