Salary : $92,430.12 - $112,292.40 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-PWK8435R-JUN
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works Engineering Right-Of-Way
Opening Date: 06/25/2024
Closing Date: 7/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Snohomish County Public Works is hiring a key Review Appraiser Lead in our Engineering Services Right of Way Team.

As a Review Appraiser Lead you will lead and deliver the appraisal work for the Annual Construction Program projects for the Public Works department and perform specialized and complex appraisals as requested. You will deliver appraisal projects for Public Works and on occasion other county departments. This includes writing appraisals, writing the scope of work for a consultant appraiser, and reviewing appraisal reports to insure they meet Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and/or funding source requirements.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organizational skills, will demonstrate the ability to work well with staff, governmental agencies, and stakeholders with a variety of backgrounds, and will be able to manage a variety of ongoing projects. Here are the kinds of projects you would be working on:
Qualified applicants must fulfill these requirements:

• Approval as an Appraiser and a Review Appraiser by WSDOT.
• Certification as a General Real Estate Appraiser with the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment. Hold or Obtain certification as a Senior Member (SR/WA) of the International Right-of-Way Association within one (1) year of employment.
• Hold or acquire a valid Washington State Driver's License within thirty (30) days of employment.

Join Snohomish County Public Works and enjoy these perks:

• Make a contribution in shaping one of Washington's fastest growing counties
• Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
• Employee development and training opportunities
• Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
• Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension.
• Security, stability, and a lifelong career!

About Engineering Services
Our in Public Works delivers a full design and construction program and encourages a team environment for employees to develop career pathways with growth potential and personal satisfaction knowing their role contributes to well-constructed projects for the residents of Snohomish County.

About Snohomish County Public Works Department Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 210 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.

Visit for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.

When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but also a lifelong career at Snohomish County.

Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family, and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:

• : County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Flexible work schedules for some positions.
• Career development training.
• Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
• Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more.
• : If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.

Teleworking Options
The work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full-time, that option is also available. Telework options are subject to change depending on staff and management needs. Currently, this position requires 2 to 3 days in the office with 2 days possible remote.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and remote work requires that the employees maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, , is located in northwest Washington between Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
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For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment
Job Duties

BASIC FUNCTION
Serves as a lead for the appraisal work group in Public Works. Performs highly complex professional duties including Appraisal Reviews on full and partial acquisitions, uneconomic remnants and surplus properties for county projects in accordance with USPAP, WSDOT and FHWA guidelines, and reviews the work of contract or in house appraisers. Performs journey level appraisal of special property or property rights as necessary. Assists in administration of appraisal service contracts.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Assigns monitors, and leads the work of the appraisal work group; advises, assists and trains staff as necessary.
2. Acts as a technical expert regarding appraisal for Public Works, Executive Office, Facilities Department, Parks Department and other County departments. Consults on the right-of-way aspects of projects and counsels staff on potential feasibility and alternatives to achieve real estate objectives.
3. Coordinates the appraisal efforts between the internal appraisal workgroup and consultant appraisers. Directs the selection of consultant contracts and monitors performance.
4. Reviews, pursuant to State and Federal regulations and requirements, appraisal reports for completeness and compliance with established right-of-way appraisal practices.
5. Determines whether appropriate specialists' reports have been included in the appraisal report, or whether additional specialist information is necessary.
6. Verifies that the appraisal reports are equitable and property owners will be receiving "Fair and just compensation" in accordance with RCW, Uniform Relocation and Assistance Act, current eminent domain law, and other applicable law. Prepares Determination of Value, independently establishing Just Compensation for each appraisal report reviewed.
7. Coordinates with the assigned prosecuting attorney and Right-of-Way Supervisor on eminent domain litigation cases, preparing trial strategy and briefing witnesses. May provide expert testimony in court proceedings on appraisal or appraisal review issues.
8. Reviews appraisal report market data for relevance, researches additional market data where necessary.
9. Reviews appraisal reports and other information presented by property owners in rebuttal of county appraisals.
10. Performs site inspections of subject property and comparable sales in the field.
11. Prepares appraisals and project appraisal estimates for properties in accordance with USPAP, State and local regulations.
12. Prepares appraisal reviews for other county departments and public agencies as assigned.
13. Determines whether a remainder qualifies as an "uneconomic remnant", and provides support for that finding.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A BA/BS degree and five (5) years certified appraisal and appraisal review preparation of rural and urban properties, directly related to right of way acquisition, utilizing USPAP, WSDOT and FHWA requirements; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Approval as an Appraiser and a Review Appraiser by WSDOT.
• Certification as a General Real Estate Appraiser with the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.
• Hold or Obtain certification as a Senior Member (SR/WA) of the International Right-of-Way Association within one (1) year of employment.
• Hold or Acquire a valid Washington State Driver's License within thirty (30) days of employment.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), accepted appraisal practices, principles, procedures laws and regulations;
• real property valuation theory and practice;
• Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act (1970) and current eminent domain laws;
• zoning, prospective zoning, planning requirements and long range planning goals;
• general land values and real estate market trends;
• necessary mathematical calculations used in appraisal practice;
• computer application to the appraisal process;
• standard office practices and procedures;
• contracts and contract terms for consultants.

Ability to:

• complete review appraisals of full and partial acquisitions;
• apply advanced skill in research, problem solving, and analysis to highly technical real property issues;
• prepare appraisals of complex properties;
• exercise sound judgment in reviewing and evaluating appraisal information;
• review the work of other staff and outside consultants;
• read and interpret a wide variety of technical manuals and reports, right of way plans, construction plans, specifications, and maps;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with county officials, other employees and the general public;
• communicate effectively in writing and oral presentation;
• prepare information for and make presentations to groups;
• work independently with a minimum of supervision and coordinate with other staff members;
• read, write and interpret legal descriptions;
• work evenings, weekends, holidays, as workload demands.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employee must be able to physically inspect subject properties and comparable sales. May require ability to crawl under buildings.
SUPERVISION
Employee reports to, and receives direction from, the Right-of-Way Supervisor. Work is performed with very little supervision, and is occasionally reviewed for compliance with policies or standards.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
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County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County's contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
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Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.
A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of completed education?

• No degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

03

Please describe your field of study for your highest level of completed education.
If you do not currently have a degree, please type "N/A".
04

How many years of experience do you have in certified appraisal and appraisal review preparation of rural and urban properties, directly related to right of way acquisition, utilizing USPAP, WSDOT and FHWA requirements; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities?

• No experience to less than three (3) years experience
• Three (3) years to less than five (5) years experience
• Five (5) years to less than seven (7) years experience
• Seven (7) years to less than nine (9) years experience
• Nine (9) or more years experience

05

Are you approved as an Appraiser and a Review Appraiser by WSDOT?

• Yes
• No

06

Certification as a General Real Estate Appraiser with the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment is required. Do you have a Certification as a General Real Estate Appraiser on file with the State of Washington Department of Licensing or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of employment?Here is the link for the requirements: WA State Licensing (DOL) Official Site: Appraisers licensing (https://www.dol.wa.gov/business/appraisers)

• Yes, I have a Certification as a General Real Estate Appraiser on file with the State of Washington
• No, but I am qualified to apply and would obtain the Certification within 90 days of employment.
• No, I do not have the Certification or the ability to obtain one

07

Holding or Obtaining certification as a Senior Member (SR/WA) of the International Right-of-Way Association within one (1) year of employment is required. Do you hold an SR/WA or have the ability to obtain one with one (1) year of employment?

• Yes, I have an SR/WA
• No, I do not have an SR/WA, however, I do have the ability to obtain one with one (1) year of employment
• No, I do not have an SR/WA or the ability to obtain one

08

Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment?

• Yes, I have a valid Washington State Driver's License
• No, but I have the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment
• No, I do not have the ability to obtain one

09

Provide an example of a complex appraisal report you wrote for a governmental agency. Describe the outcome and what you may have done differently.
10

This position leads Right of Way appraising staff performing property appraisals. Please describe how you would approach leading county staff and consultants to deliver a high volume, fast-paced delivery. What are some of the main areas you would focus on?
11

How do you build relationships with other agencies and departments outside your work group?
12

Describe your role and experience in assisting condemnation cases for a governmental agency or a private client.
Required Question