What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser III position at Boulder County Sheriff's Office?
Salary
$79,872.00 - $114,984.00 Annually
Location
Boulder County, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
6266(AE3)
Department
Assessors Office
Opening Date
02/19/2025
Closing Date
3/5/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
The Assessor’s Office is seeking to hire for two (2) Residential Appraiser III positions. These positions are responsible for the development and maintenance of accurate property records descriptive data, and for the support of value for a variety of property types, including vacant land parcels, agricultural properties, apartments, and natural resource properties in Boulder County.
These positions perform a variety of complex technical duties including the collection and analysis of pertinent descriptive real property data and the assignment of values for property classes for assessment purposes in a manner that is independent, impartial, and objective. These positions research, prepare and present valuation explanations or appraisals for hearings, in accordance with office policy and accepted appraisal practice that are presented under their appraisal license. Hearings include CBOE, Board of Assessment Appeals, Binding Arbitration and District court, as assigned.
This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Thursday from 7:00am - 5:30pm. This position will work at 1325 Pearl Street in Boulder, CO. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines this position is exempt.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $79,872.00 - $97,428.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
Examples of Duties
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications andwill not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
Education & Experience
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of
a high School diploma or equivalent and a minimum, 5 years of appraisal experience or 2 reappraisal cycles; additional related experience may apply.
License
Preferred Qualifications
Stands or walks 90% of the time while in the field. Utilizes full scope of visual capacity to
conduct appraisal processes and operate automated equipment. Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling performance of appraisal duties and the operation of relevant equipment. Spends 50% of the time sitting and 50% of the time either standing or walking. Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs. Uses carts, dollies or other equipment to carry an excess of 25 lbs. Occasionally stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties. Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, etc.
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE. Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader) Generous paid time off PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications of five (5) years of appraisal experience or related experience in real estate fields.
02
If you have an appraisal license, please provide your Appraisal License number. If you do not have a license, enter ‘N/A”.
03
Select all property types that you have achieved appraisal competency in (per USPAP Competency Rule):
Please select the types of hearings you have participated in as an expert witness, if any.
Which of the following applications are you proficient in using (check all that apply)?
Briefly describe your proficiency with Excel and rate your experience below.
Please select the number of years’ experience you have in client-facing or customer service roles 0-2 Years
Understanding that Assessors handle a high volume of work, describe how you manage your assigned workload. Please address planning, deadlines, work quality, and communication in your response.
09
Please describe a time when you provided exceptional service. What did you do to make the client satisfied?
10
Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences; how have you worked to understand the perspectives of others?
11
In what ways do you feel you need to grow around your cultural awareness and what kind of support would you need?
Required Question
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
$79,872.00 - $114,984.00 Annually
Location
Boulder County, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
6266(AE3)
Department
Assessors Office
Opening Date
02/19/2025
Closing Date
3/5/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
The Assessor’s Office is seeking to hire for two (2) Residential Appraiser III positions. These positions are responsible for the development and maintenance of accurate property records descriptive data, and for the support of value for a variety of property types, including vacant land parcels, agricultural properties, apartments, and natural resource properties in Boulder County.
These positions perform a variety of complex technical duties including the collection and analysis of pertinent descriptive real property data and the assignment of values for property classes for assessment purposes in a manner that is independent, impartial, and objective. These positions research, prepare and present valuation explanations or appraisals for hearings, in accordance with office policy and accepted appraisal practice that are presented under their appraisal license. Hearings include CBOE, Board of Assessment Appeals, Binding Arbitration and District court, as assigned.
This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Thursday from 7:00am - 5:30pm. This position will work at 1325 Pearl Street in Boulder, CO. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines this position is exempt.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $79,872.00 - $97,428.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline
- Phone Screening: Week of March 10th
- First Round Interviews: Week of March 17th
- Reference Check: Week of March 24th
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.
Examples of Duties
- Develop reports in support of values for appeal hearings, including CBOE, Board of Assessment Appeals, Binding Arbitration and District court. Independently represent Boulder County at hearings involving property valuation and classification considering pertinent Colorado law, and detailed related appraisal conclusions
- Engage directly with property owners and property representatives on a wide range of topics
- Maintain accurate property records through research, market participant interviews, public outreach, and physical inspections. Monitor and update physical, legal, and financial details of assigned properties, as needed
- Clearly communicate with property owners regarding the statutory requirements for agricultural status and any potential change in property status. Provide recommendations regarding revocation of agricultural status, based on Colorado law and Boulder County Assessor policies
- Develop and maintain ongoing dialogue with individuals and firms engaged in natural resource extraction or consumption in Boulder County. Periodically monitor ongoing natural resource activity and obtain records of resource extraction for valuation purposes
- Determine market values of existing subdivisions that are under development. Direct support staff who physically inspect the properties, review inspection photos and notes, and apply present worth discounting, when necessary, to arrive at a discounted value for incomplete subdivisions
- Confirm details of property sale transactions through data gathering and market participant interviews
- Work cohesively as a member of teams within and outside of the Boulder County Assessor’s Office
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Assessor’s Office employees, other Boulder County employees, representatives of other agencies, and members of the community
- Complete valuation assignments and written appraisals with minimum supervision and few or no errors
- Utilize applicable and statutorily required approaches to value and appraisal techniques in the valuation of a wide range of Boulder County properties
- Engage in and complete assigned and optional educational opportunities throughout the year, regardless of their direct relation to existing job duties
- Perform other duties as required by the Boulder County Assessor, leadership team, and supervisors. This position may be reassigned in emergency situations
PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications andwill not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.
Education & Experience
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of
a high School diploma or equivalent and a minimum, 5 years of appraisal experience or 2 reappraisal cycles; additional related experience may apply.
License
- Must have a Certified Residential license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ad Valorem experience preferred
- Understanding of and experience applying the Sales Comparison, Cost, and Income Capitalization approaches to value. Ability to communicate appraisal conclusions clearly and accurately through written and verbal mediums.
- Considerable knowledge of existing assessment laws and regulations as they apply to appraisal techniques and valuations. Ability to translate/apply laws and regulations to property assessment.
- Understanding and ability to utilize the most appropriate units of value (e.g. price per square foot, price per acre, price per dwelling unit, etc.) when appraising different property types.
- Applied understanding of property appraisal procedures, methods, and techniques; considerable knowledge of building design, construction, materials, cost and depreciation, and County land values, uses, and zoning.
- Computer literacy, including Windows-based systems and experience using other software including CoStar, Apex, Microsoft Office suite, and GIS and mapping applications, with particular emphasis on advanced Excel and Word acumen.
- Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, and legal descriptions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, property owners, professional representatives, contractors, developers, other employees, and the public.
Stands or walks 90% of the time while in the field. Utilizes full scope of visual capacity to
conduct appraisal processes and operate automated equipment. Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling performance of appraisal duties and the operation of relevant equipment. Spends 50% of the time sitting and 50% of the time either standing or walking. Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs. Uses carts, dollies or other equipment to carry an excess of 25 lbs. Occasionally stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties. Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, etc.
Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Benefits
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
- Including:
- Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
- 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
- Breast feeding friendly-work environment
- Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
- Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
- Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- PERA 401k
- Social Security retirement plans
- Additional Life and Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
- County-paid tuition assistance
- Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Free EcoPass
- Hospital Indemnity
- ID Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
- Holidays
- New Year's Day January 1
- Martin Luther King's Birthday January
- Presidents' Day February
- Memorial Day May
- Juneteenth June 19
- Independence Day July 4
- Labor Day September
- Indigenous People's Day
- General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
- Veterans' Day November 11
- Thanksgiving Day November
- Friday after Thanksgiving*
- Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Christmas Day December 25
- New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
- Vacation**
- 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
- Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
- Medical**
- Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
- Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
- Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%
- The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
- Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications of five (5) years of appraisal experience or related experience in real estate fields.
02
If you have an appraisal license, please provide your Appraisal License number. If you do not have a license, enter ‘N/A”.
03
Select all property types that you have achieved appraisal competency in (per USPAP Competency Rule):
- Single-Family Residential
- 2-4 Unit Residential
- Multi-Tenant Residential (Apartment)
- Vacant Land
- Agricultural Property
Please select the types of hearings you have participated in as an expert witness, if any.
- CBOE
- BAA
- District Court
- Binding Arbitration
- Other (depositions, family court, estate settlements, etc.)
Which of the following applications are you proficient in using (check all that apply)?
- Outlook
- Teams
- Excel
- Word
- CAMA Systems/SQL Databases
- Sketching Software (Apex or other)
- Commercial Real estate data bases (MLS,CoStar)
- Other
Briefly describe your proficiency with Excel and rate your experience below.
- None
- Basic (sorting, filtering, navigation, basic workbook creation, charts/graphs)
- Intermediate (pivot tables, macros or formulas, conditional formatting)
- Advanced (use of functions, slicers, dynamic arrays, VBA, PowerPivot)
Please select the number of years’ experience you have in client-facing or customer service roles 0-2 Years
- 2-4 years
- 4 or more years
Understanding that Assessors handle a high volume of work, describe how you manage your assigned workload. Please address planning, deadlines, work quality, and communication in your response.
09
Please describe a time when you provided exceptional service. What did you do to make the client satisfied?
10
Please share an example that demonstrates your respect for people and their differences; how have you worked to understand the perspectives of others?
11
In what ways do you feel you need to grow around your cultural awareness and what kind of support would you need?
Required Question
Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org
Salary : $79,872 - $114,984
