Commercial Appraiser II

With a growing portfolio of commercial property parcels King Countys Department of Assessments is looking for interested applicants to apply for the Commercial Appraiser II position to develop models and determine true and fair value of commercial property for tax-assessment purposes. Just like the industry leaders in our region we are looking for action oriented creative thinkers who are able to multi-task and bring their technical skills and desire for excellence to this role. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of The Best Assessment Departments in North America.

King Countys Department of Assessments is looking for a dynamic and collaborative commercial appraiser to support the daily administration of the Countys commercial property valuation for tax-assessment purposes. We are looking for action oriented creative thinkers who can multi-task and bring their property appraisal skills and desire for excellence to this role. This position will focus on commercial property valuation and customer service and support to help the department achieve its commitment to be The Best Assessments Department in North America.

ABOUT THE ROLE:This position serves a vital role in meeting our mission of setting fair and equitable property values the primary service we provide to taxpayers. This role involves daily interaction with staff and the public requiring collaborative skills a strong grounding in commercial property assessment excellent problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to work in a culturally and generationally diverse team-oriented environment.

We will use this recruitment to fill one vacancy and to create a list of eligible applicants for future vacancies.

Are You....

• Anaction-oriented creative thinkerwithstrong analytical communicationandinterpersonal skills
• Passionate about commercial real estate with a keen sense and understanding of how to use data to improve operations
• Organized and attentive to detail with a strong customer focus and a genuine interest in the appraisal of commercial real estate
• Technologically savvy Can you successfully use Microsoft products and business tools
• Able to work in a hybrid telecommute and in-office work schedule tempo

Reporting to the Commercial Division Director and Commercial Senior Appraiser the responsibilities of the Commercial Appraiser II position include:

The successful candidate will:

• Physically inspect all assigned commercial or multi-family properties in accordance with production schedules to ensure timely consistent and accurate data.
• Determine market value through direct and yield capitalization as well as the sales comparison and cost approaches using mass appraisal and statistical techniques.
• Communicate assessment policies and procedures to taxpayers and prepare/defend advanced technically complex and specialized commercial property.
• Respond to and defend commercial property appeals.
• Collaboratively assure consistent fair and equitable appraisals.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Strong organizational analytical communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a collaborative team environment.
• Customer focuswith a dedication to integrity ethics trust and values.
• A genuine interest and understanding of commercial real estate sectors that may range from high rise office buildings to multi-family housing which may include understanding specialty properties and environmental conditions.
• Ability to meet production schedules with on time delivery of required work.
• The ability to read and understand building construction plans specifications and blueprints with an aptitude for spatial relationships.
• Proficiency and ease in usingbusiness productivity tools and cutting-edge technology in your everyday work; (We use iPads Microsoft Office Suite and other assessment related tools)
• Exceptional listening skillsand the ability to keep up with evolving business needs through flexibility and rapid integration of new concepts.
• Confidencein making decisions with problem solving time management and organizational skills.

Any combination of education and/or experiencethat clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position listed above and demonstrates the following:

• Two (2) years of appraisal experience within the last five (5) years with at least one (1) year of commercial appraisal experience AND
• Satisfactory completion of 105 classroom hours of appraisal courses approved by the Washington State Department of Licensing including at least two (2) courses in the appraisal of income producing properties.

THE MOST COMPETITIVE CANDIDATES WILL:

1. International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Designations CAE Certified Assessment Evaluator.
2. Appraisal Institute (AI) Designations: MAI Member Appraisal Institute SRA Senior Residential Appraiser.
3. American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Designation ASA Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers.
4. Or other relevant industry designation.

HOWTOAPPLY:Completion of the full King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required. If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

APPLICATIONPROCESS:The following items are required to be considered for this opportunity:

• An electronic application through the Apply link) including work history and position duties.
• Resume
• Letter of Interest-detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
• Responses to supplementalquestions.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. The selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions interviewing and assessments.

UNIONMEMBERSHIP:This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 0763 collective bargaining agreement.

WORK SCHEDULE:The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Friday 8.75 hours per day 35 hours per week.

WORKLOCATION:Work will primarily be performed at 201 South Jackson Street Seattle WA 98104 including hybrid work support for field/site inspections and remote work.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Possession of an Assessors Accreditation Certificate as required by the state of Washington or the ability to successfully obtain accreditation within the first twelve (12) months of employment;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State drivers license.
• Successfully complete background and reference checks and a pre-employment physical examination.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Questions regarding this announcement or position maybe directed to: Alicia Warren Rivet Deputy Director Administrative Services; Phone Number or via email at .

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS:An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments with 210 employees and an annual budget of over $37 million the department administers King Countys property valuation and assessment process. The Assessors Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. The agency uses innovative business intelligence tools and cutting-edge technology to be more efficient with current resources and provide value-added services to taxpayers. The Department of Assessments has collaborative partnerships with 150 separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more please visit our website at: recently named King County as one of Washington States best employers.

Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Guided by our values we are making King County a welcoming community where everyperson can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

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