What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Appraiser position at Buncombe County Government?
Job Title: Commercial Appraiser
Department: Tax Assessment
External Hiring Range: $58,450.38 - $71,845.29
Compensation Grade: 3004
Pay Range: $58,450.38 - $90,598.09
Posted Internally and Externally
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
Are you interested in a career with local government? Looking for a position that offers a dynamic, challenging, and inclusive environment? The Buncombe County Tax Assessor’s Office currently has an opening for a commercial real estate appraiser.
This position reports to the Commercial Appraisal Manager and is responsible for performing appraisals of commercial properties and appraisal-related work on difficult and complex properties (improved or vacant) by utilizing the income, cost and market approaches to value. The ideal candidate will have previous commercial real estate appraisal experience and be equipped with excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets, familiarity in the use of a computer-automated mass appraisal system, knowledge of North Carolina property tax laws, and the local and regional commercial real estate market.
Ready to earn more than three weeks off your first year? Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation days, 401k retirement savings plans, wellness benefits, flexible spending accounts, and more.
Buncombe County Property Assessment is leading the field with advanced technology and innovative practices in mass appraisal. Come lead with us and we will promote your career with excellent personal and professional development opportunities. If you are a team player, ready for challenge, and think you would enjoy a great opportunity in local government we would like to hear from you.
This position reports to the Commercial Appraisal Manager and is responsible for performing appraisals of commercial properties and appraisal-related work on difficult and complex properties (improved or vacant) by utilizing the income, cost and market approaches to value. The ideal candidate will have previous commercial real estate appraisal experience and be equipped with excellent computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis in Excel spreadsheets, familiarity in the use of a computer-automated mass appraisal system, knowledge of North Carolina property tax laws, and the local and regional commercial real estate market.
Ready to earn more than three weeks off your first year? Benefits include health and dental insurance, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation days, 401k retirement savings plans, wellness benefits, flexible spending accounts, and more.
Buncombe County Property Assessment is leading the field with advanced technology and innovative practices in mass appraisal. Come lead with us and we will promote your career with excellent personal and professional development opportunities. If you are a team player, ready for challenge, and think you would enjoy a great opportunity in local government we would like to hear from you.
Purpose of the position:
The purpose of this position is to perform complex appraisal work listing, maintaining, and preparing market valuation of commercial property within the County for tax purposes.
The purpose of this position is to perform complex appraisal work listing, maintaining, and preparing market valuation of commercial property within the County for tax purposes.
Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience: (required at time of hire):
Associate degree in business administration or related field and a minimum of four (4) years of appraisal experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Training and Experience:
Preferred successful completion of IAAO courses: 101 - Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal, 102 - Income Approach to Valuation, 112 - Advanced Income Approach to Valuation, 300 - Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal, 311 - Residential Modeling Concepts, 312 - Commercial Modeling Concepts and North Carolina Machinery Act. Considerable knowledge and experience working with software and databases related to Excel, Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports, PowerPoint and ArcMap preferred.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
Current certification as a tax appraiser preferred by the Ad Valorem Tax Division of the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Licensed as a certified Real Estate Appraiser or general appraiser by the North Carolina Appraisal Board preferred. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
Essential Functions of the position:
- Perform complex appraisals and assessment revaluation analysis of real property and vacant land under review and determines market value using sales reports in conjunction with other data.
- Perform site visits to measure structures and verify buildings and land features; verify quality and other features of the improvements; check physical depreciation, other depreciation, and overall condition; verify building permits have been completed or the status; verify sketch and details of building permits; take updated photos.
- Process real property transfers using available subscription services and other data to verify property characteristics, building sketch, details, and location; update property records; analyze transfers, and deeds to determine qualified or non-qualified sale and perform appropriate actions.
- Review building permits for upfits or new construction and updates property records including the addition and deletion of buildings, adding new construction details, and building sketches from the provided plans.
- Collect, analyze, and prepare data reports, including financial reports, on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
- Translation of market data and internal analysis results into Income Approach models for valuation purposes.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in property appraisal work as required and the methods and procedures of the County Assessor’s Office.
- Knowledge of current construction costs, including building materials and land value.
- Knowledge of commercial property valuation.
- Knowledge of the geographical layout of the County.
- Knowledge of the three approaches to market value (cost, income, and market) of real property.
- Knowledge of appraisal statistics and specialized appraisal analysis.
- Knowledge and mastery of mathematics.
- Knowledge of local and regional laws regarding construction, valuation, and assessment of property.
- Knowledge of local and regional real estate market by monitoring sales, construction, reading reports, and scanning local periodicals for new development, education and establishing relationships.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the ability to create pivot tables and data models within the program, to perform data analysis tasks.
- Ability to research and maintain a level of knowledge of new technology, systems, and equipment.
- Ability to compile documentation and defend and present case information to the Board of Equalization and Review for unresolved formal appeal property assessments.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, sketches, property and transfer deeds, aerial data, topographical analysis, and other reports relevant to this position.
- Ability to maintain courteous and tactful relationships with co-workers and the general public.
In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions.
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition, Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment.
Salary : $58,450 - $90,598
