Appraiser I / II Flex

Do you enjoy appraisal work and want a chance to expand your knowledge Are you interested in working somewhere that supports and encourages your growth and development Do you have experience in real estate such as working as a general contractor realtor appraiser or ownership document processing Do you enjoy diversity in your duties and working with a variety of people If you said yes this is the job for you! Join the City & Borough of Juneau Assessors Office and apply now!

The Assessors Office is a busy office working directly with residents businesses tourists and other members of the public with questions about Juneau! The Assessor and team are actively working to improve processes and streamline workflows as well as serve our Juneau Community fairly and effectively.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
A successful Appraiser for the Assessors Office will demonstrate:

Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail

A desire to be a member of a strong team

Excellent analytical skills

Dependability and reliability

Ability to know the details and see the big picture

Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK ON OUR TEAM

The Assessors Office is a strong team that works to value property equitably throughout the Borough. We work in office as well as in the field gathering and analyzing information to determine assessed valuations. Training and development are important and you will be expected to attend (in person and virtual) courses and complete certifications in the profession of property assessment

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works Monday through Friday 8:00am 4:30pm.Your office would be located in downtown Juneau at City Hall.

This is a flex position meaning we can hire at the Appraiser I level with the expectation that the candidate will achieve the required training and certification to work at the Appraiser II level.

APPRAISER I

This is the entry/trainee professional level working under the general supervision of a higher-level appraiser. Supervisors define the work assignments regularly monitor work progress and provide specific instruction and feedback. Work is intended to familiarize employees with the policies and procedures of the department and requires the application of basic principles of property appraisal in an on-the-job environment. Incumbents receive on-the-job and formal training for a period of one to two years.

Typical responsibilities include the following (as the incumbent becomes familiar with the principals methods and techniques used the following duties will be assumed under supervision):

• Assists the Appraiser IIs with field inspections.
• Performs on-site inspections of residential and commercial property including new construction to obtain property market information and valuing the parcel at its full market value as of January 1st every year.
• Obtains building specifications dimensions and square footage.
• Determines the quality of construction workmanship and materials used.
• Calculates the physical functional and/or external depreciation.
• Obtains financial data for commercial property income calculations.
• Obtains any other property data necessary to apply the cost market and/or income valuation methods; takes photographs.
• Prepare technical reports and spreadsheets.
• Becomes knowledgeable regarding field inspections to work independently.
• Becomes knowledgeable regarding imputing information into the Assessment database to work independently.
• Keeps abreast of new laws affecting property assessments
• Becomes knowledgeable regarding office procedures and policies.
• Assist with field reviews and workups during the Appeal Process.
• Assists in preparation for the Board of Equalization appeal process.
• Other related duties as assigned.

APPRAISER II

This is the second level in the Appraiser series. Incumbents are expected to work under general supervision performing a variety of appraisal assignments with minimal guidance and supervision. This class is distinguished from the Appraiser I by requiring professional level appraisal work experience. This level may assist higher-level appraisal professionals with a wide variety of larger and more complex assignments. Based upon sound academic and/or technical background and some experience positions allocated to this class perform a wide range of moderately difficult residential appraisals and may assist the Appraiser III with more complex appraisals.

Typical responsibilities include the following:

• Performs research and assessment analysis calculations.
• Performs title research and examination; pulls and reviews land status plats to determine general area and type of land to be appraised as well as utility and right-of-way easements to be considered.
• Gathers comparable sales data from informed sources such as realtors fee appraisers and owners.
• Clearly accurately and concisely explains valuation methods data and logic to property owners regarding valuation issues and questions; works to resolve property valuation differences.
• Coordinates with property owners for re-inspections of property to adjust the property assessed value as appropriate.
• Prepare valuation information including preparing and presenting information packets at Board of Equalization hearings as necessary.
• Prepares reports following established and recognized procedures.
• Assists in responding to public requests and questions pertaining to general property information and data; refers questions to senior staff when appropriate.
• Assists with the design and production of reports for the public other departments and/or agencies.
• Mentors and trains Appraiser Is both in the field and office procedures.
• Attends meetings and training applicable to the work.
• Enters and retrieves a variety of complex information from a computer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

APPRAISER I - Range 14: $28.65 - $30.64 Hourly (DOQ)

Education:

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Experience:

EITHER:

1. Certification from the Alaska Association of Assessing Officers or AAAO as a certified Assessor Appraiser; OR
2. A Regional Occupational Certificate for Real Estate or Property Appraisal; OR
3. Thirty (30) units of course work towards a college degree in real estate business economics or a closely related field from an accredited U.S. college university or a certified foreign studies equivalency; OR
4. Two (2) years of experience in one or more of the following:
   1. A real estate related field (realtor broker architect or surveyor)
   2. An appraisal field (fee and/or ad valorem)
   3. Construction field (general contractor engineer or I.C.B.O. inspector);OR
5. Three (3) years of clerical experience with responsibilities that include processing deeds institutional exemptions leases or other property documents relevant to the change of ownership or business personal property account management.

APPRAISER II - Range 16:$32.66 - $34.87 Hourly (DOQ)

Education:

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Experience:

Qualifies as a Level I appraiser or higher from the Alaska Association of Assessing Officers or AAAO as a certified Assessor Appraiser. AND

Certification: Must achieve a Level II Certificate or higher from the Alaska Association of

FOR BOTH APPRAISER I/II:

Continued employment and advancement opportunities depend on successful completion of the training program meeting the requirements of the next level and acceptable job performance. These requirements must each be met in order for you to advance to the next higher Appraiser classification and for continued employment for the Finance Department.

This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates qualifications. If hired at the lower level the successful applicant will be promoted to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work as determined by the supervisor.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Aaron Landvik

Phone Number: Ext 4037

Email:

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience
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If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

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