Sr Appraiser

The salary for this position is: $5147.00 $6847.00 monthly.

Are you ready to love where you work

The Thurston County Assessors Office offers a friendly work environment dedicated to consistency transparency and service. We are seeking a Senior Appraiserto join our team; someone who delights in the details while being goal customer and community focused. This position appraises residential and light commercial property to establish fair market value by performing field and aerial inspections and maintaining accurate property records. The successful candidate will have healthy time/workload management skills and possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs extensive research and analysis of sales within the assignment area and throughout the County for development of trends and depreciation schedules.
• Prepares maps with property sales and zoning information; reviews aerial photos to establish property boundaries land characteristics and structure locations.
• Locates inspects and classifies properties according to quality and important the market value for each property for assessment purposes based on market analysis.
• Participates in developing appraisal procedures organizing and completing special appraisal projects.
• Defines neighborhood boundaries for computerassisted computer database of parcel information for land and building sales reports.
• Prepares Assessors written responses to property owners appeals to the County Board of Equalization or the State Board of Tax Appeals.
• Coordinates and prepares special sales reports.
• Participates in training and guiding other appraisers and appraiser assistants in their work.
• Requests and verifies information on income producing residential properties.
• Contacts property owners to verify sale price type of financing and parties involved.
• Explains and supports the appraisals to the public.
• May participate on the MAS Team for training assignments.
• May determine the value of industrial farm business or other equipment or machinery.

To view the full job classification click here:Senior Appraiser

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Full time inoffice position.
• Travel Requirements: This is a field position and is primarily out inspecting properties.
• Interacts with the public (inperson computer telephone).
• Scheduled shift: Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm.

WHO WE ARE:

Thurston County Assessor Steven J. Drew is responsible for identifying locating and fairly valuing all real and personal property within the county for tax purposes.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each persons talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures lifestyles backgrounds and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• WorkLife Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team you will enjoy great employee benefits including a retirement plan pretax savings accounts as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visitThurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
• Paid Leave:Fulltime regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paidholidays.
• Robust Training Program:Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career learn new skill sets and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules:Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation:The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for outofpocket health care and daycare expenses with pretax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:This is a federal program which allows fulltime public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans to get their student loans repaid.Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Why youll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washingtons South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean the area boasts the perfect blend of yearround outdoor activities including boating hiking skiing and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia known for its many restaurants microbreweries coffee shops farmers markets kids activities history and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at.

Message to potential applicants:We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum qualifications we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree with major course work in business economics finance real estate or statistics and Washington State sponsored or professionally approved courses in real or personal property appraisal.
• Must achieve Real Property accreditation from Washington State Department of Revenue within one year of to appointment applicant must have successfully completed IAAO Courses 101 and 102 or equivalent course work.
• Three years of experience in appraising property for equitable applicable experience can substitute for education on a yearforyear basis.
• Ability to utilize a personal computer and applicable software to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.
• Current Washington State Drivers License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• This position requires a high level of understanding and ability in math statistics & computer operations.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment Please contact Melanie Magninat by phoneor email:

This position is:

• Represented by a union
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Items requested for consideration:

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of Interest

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at (360). Those who are deaf deafblind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 711 (or) to connect with Washington Relay.