Industrial/Commercial Property Appraiser Senior

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Multnomah County’s Department of County Management, Division of Assessment, Recording and Taxation, is hiring an advanced journey-level paraprofessional to perform the most difficult and complex industrial, commercial, and multifamily property appraisal assignments. The position applies advanced subject knowledge, exercises independent judgment and initiative, leads appraisal staff or projects, and reviews others’ work. Assignments are provided according to objectives, priorities, and deadlines; work is reviewed for technical accuracy, alignment with program objectives, and results. The role includes leading and coordinating appraisal work, supporting and training staff, and contributing to operational planning and improvement. It may involve conducting or overseeing complex appraisals; estimating property, land, machinery, equipment, and personal property values; preparing narrative appraisal reports; handling assessment roll corrections; and participating in property value appeals. The position also researches market and sales data, analyzes zoning and land-use restrictions, contributes to valuation models and reappraisal projects, and may inspect properties and assets in the field. The role works onsite at the Multnomah Building in Portland. It is currently designated as routine telework, with a planned transition to a hybrid schedule requiring three in-office days no later than July 1, 2027. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington. The position is hourly, union-represented, non-exempt, and eligible for overtime. Flexible schedule options include 9/80, 4/10, or five eight-hour shifts. The recruitment may also be used to fill part-time, temporary, limited-duration, or on-call positions.

Requirements

Associate degree; relevant experience may substitute for the degree.
Three years of appraisal experience demonstrating the ability to perform the position’s duties.
Valid driver license.
Use of a personal vehicle for field inspections; the vehicle must be properly insured.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire or as soon as reasonably possible, an appropriate and valid Oregon State Appraiser Registration as outlined in ORS 308.010.
Ability to perform physical inspections and inventories of personal property, affixed machinery, and industrial manufacturing sites.
Knowledge of and ability to audit and reconcile business financial statements, ledgers, journals, and schedules against personal property returns for omitted property discovery.
Knowledge and experience with machinery and equipment depreciation and valuation in an industrial/personal property environment.
Ability to pass a criminal record check.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership experience.
Advanced CAMA skills, including use of list databases and queries.
Advanced appraisal knowledge, including Measure 50 and exceptions review.
Advanced knowledge of Industrial and Commercial group processes and procedures.
Experience with appeals and Property Value Appeals Board and Magistrate processes and procedures.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead appraisal staff and/or appraisal projects within the Industrial Commercial Multi-Family valuation group.
Prioritize and coordinate work assignments and review work for accuracy.
Provide support and training to valuation staff.
Recommend organizational or procedural improvements and assist with developing, planning, and implementing strategies, policies, practices, and priorities.
Prepare reports on operations and activities.
Perform or oversee complex industrial, commercial, and multifamily appraisals.
Estimate values using income, market, and/or cost approaches where applicable, including machinery, equipment, personal property, land, and contamination adjustments.
Estimate values for property consolidations and segregations and make Measure 50 exception event determinations.
Confer with appraisal supervisory staff about appraisal problems.
Prepare, review, participate in, and train others for Property Value Appeals Board, Magistrate, or Regular Division hearings; make recommendations based on submitted evidence.
Prepare narrative appraisal reports for complex properties.
Confer with property owners or representatives about assessed values and assessment issues, explain rights and procedures, and initiate assessment roll changes to correct double assessments, omitted property, clerical errors, and other issues.
Prepare and present comprehensive reports to diverse audiences.
Analyze property and land sales information and other appraisal data for sales studies and market value appraisals.
Analyze zoning regulations and land-use restrictions; participate in developing valuation models; plan, organize, and lead special studies or reappraisal projects; and review proposed legislative concepts.
Physically inspect machinery, personal property, bulk petroleum storage facilities, and improved or vacant property to determine condition and construction information.
Measure buildings, interpret blueprints, and prepare scale drawings to determine highest and best use.
Audit and reconcile business financial statements, ledgers, journals, and schedules against personal property returns to identify omitted property.