Appraiser Trainee/ Real Property Appraiser/ Senior Property Appraiser/Senior Property Appraiser II

Appraises residential and light commercial properties to establish fair market value using methods as prescribed by the appraisal profession. 
 Appraiser Trainee:

1. Become familiar with property transactions, legal descriptions and laws regarding property assessment. 
2. Perform outside reading and study to become proficient with the vocabulary and theory of appraising. 
3. Must be able to pass examination for IAAO Course 1 or equivalent within six (6) months of employment. 
4. Fulfill State accreditation requirements for real property appraisal within the first year of employment. 
5. Assists appraisers in sales research of residential and commercial properties.  Verifies sale dates, prices, types of instruments, terms of sales and parties involved. 
6. Prepares and updates sales reports on computer. 
7. Prepares sales maps for appraisers use in the field. 
8. Identifies and verifies information on income and expense for light commercial properties. 
9. Enters and maintains computer database information for real property valuation. 
10. Inspects properties to assess new construction and destroyed property. 
11. Assists appraisers with routine calculations of standard appraisal methods. 
12. Assists the public by phone or in person with information on assessments. 

Real Property Appraiser:

1. Prepares maps with property sales and zoning information; reviews aerial photos to establish property boundaries, land characteristics and structure locations. 
2. Locates, inspects, and classifies properties denoting important characteristics.  Estimates the market value of each property for assessment purposes based on market analysis.  
3. Performs extensive research and analysis of sales within an assignment area and throughout the county for development of trends and depreciation schedules. 
4. Participates in training and guiding appraisal assistants in their work. 
5. Defines neighborhood boundaries for computer assisted appraisals.  Maintains computer database of parcel information for land and building valuation. 
6. Prepares Assessor's written responses to property owners appeals to the County Board of Equalization or the State Board of Tax Appeals. 
7. Coordinates and prepares special sales reports. 
8. Researches cost of new construction and performs physical inspections in order to properly value new improvements to real property on an annual basis. 
9. Participates in developing appraisal procedures and in organizing and completing special appraisal projects. 
10. Requests and verifies information on income producing residential properties. 
11. Contacts property owners to verify sale price, type of financing, and parties involved. 
12. Effectively communicates orally and in writing. 
13. Explains and supports appraisals to the public. 
14. Creates and maintains good relations with fellow employees and the general public. 
15. Requires continuing education to maintain accreditation. 

Senior Real Property Appraiser:

1. Performs extensive research and analysis of sales within an assignment area and throughout the County for development of trends and depreciation schedules. 
2. Prepares maps with property, sales, and zoning information; reviews aerial photos to establish property boundaries, land characteristics, and structure locations.  
3. Locates, inspects, and classifies properties according to quality and important characteristics.  Estimates the market value of each property for assessment purposes based on market analysis.  
4. Participates in developing appraisal procedures and organizing and completing special appraisal projects.  
5. Defines neighborhood boundaries for computer-assisted appraisals.  Maintains computer database of parcel information for land and building valuations.  Updates sales reports.  
6. Prepares Assessor's written responses to property owners appeals to the County Board of Equalization or the State Board of Tax Appeals. 
7. Coordinates and prepares special sales reports. 
8. Researches costs of new construction and performs physical inspections in order to properly value new improvements to real property on an annual basis.  
9. Participates in training and guiding other appraisers and appraiser assistants in their work. 
10. Requests and verifies information on income producing residential properties. 
11. Contacts property owners to verify sale price, type of financing, and parties involved. 
12. Effectively communicates orally and in writing.  
13. Explains and supports appraisals to the public.  
14. Creates and maintains good relations with fellow employees and the general public.  
15. Requires continuing education to maintain accreditation. 

Senior Real Property Appraiser II:

1. Prepares maps with property, sales, and zoning information; reviews aerial photos to establish property boundaries, land characteristics, and structure locations.  
2. Learns from and Assists the Lead Statistical Appraisers when needed on the valuation of the 5/6ths of the county that is our statistical revaluation area each year.  
3. Works closely with the lead statistical appraisers in training plans of new appraisers, including scheduling, training and monitoring progress of new appraisal staff.  
4. Employees in this job classification will do the bulk of the hands on training with new appraisal staff as directed by the lead statistical appraisers and Assessor.  
5. This position provides reports on the performance of other appraisers to the Assessor, Chief Deputy and lead statistical appraisers when requested to assist with employee performance reviews.
6. Reviews valuation analysis of other appraisal staff and provides guidance and training as needed.
7. Locates, inspects, and classifies properties according to quality and important characteristics.  Estimates the market value of each property for assessment purposes based on market analysis.  
8. Participates in developing appraisal procedures and organizing and completing special appraisal projects.  
9. Defines neighborhood boundaries for computer-assisted appraisals.  Maintains computer database of parcel information for land and building valuations.  Updates sales reports.  
10. Prepares Assessor’s written responses to property owners appeals to the County Board of Equalization or the State Board of Tax Appeals.  
11. Coordinates and prepares special sales reports.        
12. Provides appraisal judgment decisions to appraisal staff when needed.
13. Researches costs of new construction and performs physical inspections in order to properly value new improvements to real property on an annual basis.  
14. Participates in training and guiding other appraisers and appraiser assistants in their work.  
15. Requests and verifies information on income producing residential properties.  
16. Contacts property owners to verify sale price, type of financing, and parties involved.  
17. Effectively communicates orally and in writing.        
18. Explains and supports appraisals to the public.        
19. Creates and maintains good relations with fellow employees and the general public.  
20. Requires continuing education to maintain accreditation.  

Appraiser Trainee:

• One (1) year of general office experience involving real estate transactions or equivalent.  
• Two (2) year degree.  Applicable experience may be substituted for education at a rate of one-for-one. 
• Washington State Driver's License. 
• Knowledge of construction characteristics and quality. 
• Knowledge of basic computer applications. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, aerial maps and legal descriptions. 
• Ability to effectively communicate. 
• Ability to effectively work with the public and fellow employees. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. 
• Ability to perform field inspections for property assessments. 
• Ability to organize, analyze data and make sound judgments. 

Real Property Appraiser

• Working knowledge of personal computer applications and computer assisted appraisal programs are essential. 
• One (1) year of experience in real property appraising. 
• Two (2) year degree.  Applicable experience may be substituted for education at a rate of one for one. 
• Washington State Driver's License. 
• Real Property Appraiser Accreditation or Certification. 

Senior Real Property Appraiser

• Working knowledge of personal computer applications and computer assisted mass appraisal programs are essential. 
• Four (4) year degree.  Applicable experience may be substituted for education at a rate of one for one. 
• IAAO Courses 201 and 301 or equivalent courses. 
• Courses in business finance, and Washington State sponsored or professionally approved courses in residential and commercial property appraising are desirable. 
• Four (4) years real property appraiser experience. 
• Washington State Driver' s License. 
• Real Property Appraiser Accreditation. 

Senior Real Property Appraiser II 

• Working knowledge of personal computer applications and computer assisted mass appraisal programs are essential.  

• Four (4) year degree.  Applicable Appraisal experience may be substituted for education at a rate of one for one. 

• IAAO Courses 201, 300 and 600 or equivalent courses.  

• Courses in business finance, and Washington State sponsored or professionally approved courses in residential and commercial property appraising are desirable.  

• A Minimum of seven (7) years real property appraisal experience.   

• Washington State Driver’ s License.  

• Real Property Appraiser Accreditation or Washington state certified appraisal License.  

Ability to:

1. Plan, schedule, and direct the workflow of the appraisers in training.  
2. Ability to accomplish work with minimum supervision.   
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, various public and private officials, and the general public.   
4. Collect and analyze all types of data pertaining to mass appraisals.  
5. Select the best methods to produce accurate and equitable valuations.  
6. Adapt to continual change and work well under stressful situations.  
7. Positively represent the County, demonstrating honest and ethical behavior. 
8. Be respectful and courteous to the public, county leadership and other employees. 
9. Demonstrate good work habits.

 

Applicable Appraisal or other related experience may be substituted for education at the discretion of the Assessor.

 

 Research and analysis is performed in an office environment.  Land and building characteristics are then verified and corrected by field examinations, with exposure to a variety of weather conditions, concerned property owners, and loose dogs.  Some inspections are performed in undeveloped terrain.  Appraiser works alone and is

Salary : $52,872 - $81,024