What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Field Appraiser I position at King County, WA?
Summary
With a growing portfolio of property parcels, King County's Department of Assessments is looking for new employees to 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 our team. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of "The Best Assessment Departments in North America".
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.
Are You....
The Department of Assessments and King County value diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, and veterans.
The Department of Assessments values innovation, creativity and engagement among its employees, and actively promotes organizational improvement and new approaches to existing operations and issues.
Job Duties
THE OPPORTUNITY: The department uses a mass appraisal process which is the use of standardized procedures and mathematical calculations for collecting and appraising property to ensure that all properties within a municipality are valued uniformly and equitably. We are searching for a commercial/residential appraisal professional with strong customer service skills and commercial/residential appraisal knowledge who is looking to join our team of appraisal processionals. Specifically:
The successful candidate will display or demonstrate through submitted materials and interviews:
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're 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 nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person 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.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
The following are required as a condition of employment as a Commercial Field Appraiser I:
Working Conditions: Position requires both working in an office setting and field/tele-work appraising commercial real property through-out King County.
To Apply
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.
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Do you have commercial or residential appraisal or real estate experience?
If you answered Yes to Question 3 above, please explain and detail your relevant experience to include position title and duties.
05
Do you have knowledge of laws and regulations regarding property assessment processes and ability to interpret and apply those laws and regulations, or the ability to interpret other complex laws and regulations and apply those laws, and communicate this information in an understandable manner to customers?
If you answered Yes to Question 5 above, please explain and detail your relevant experience, including any specific laws and regulations related to the assessment of real property.
07
Do you have the skill and ability to use Information Technology business productivity tools in the performance of your work, such as iPads, Microsoft Office Suite, and other technology tools, or web-based applications?
If you answered Yes to Question 7 above, please explain and detail your relevant experience and the specific technology tools, applications you have used.
With a growing portfolio of property parcels, King County's Department of Assessments is looking for new employees to 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 our team. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of "The Best Assessment Departments in North America".
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.
Are You....
- An action oriented creative thinker with strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills?
- A customer service star?
- Do you have a strong customer focus, genuine interest and/or experience in the appraisal of commercial/residential real estate?
- Technically Savvy? Can you successfully use Microsoft products, business and computer applications, web portals, and tools?
- Analytical with the ability to use mathematical concepts to evaluate property value?
- Able to learn, adapt and thrive in a work environment with multiple priorities and customer needs?
The Department of Assessments and King County value diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, and veterans.
The Department of Assessments values innovation, creativity and engagement among its employees, and actively promotes organizational improvement and new approaches to existing operations and issues.
Job Duties
THE OPPORTUNITY: The department uses a mass appraisal process which is the use of standardized procedures and mathematical calculations for collecting and appraising property to ensure that all properties within a municipality are valued uniformly and equitably. We are searching for a commercial/residential appraisal professional with strong customer service skills and commercial/residential appraisal knowledge who is looking to join our team of appraisal processionals. Specifically:
- To use your grounding in general appraisal knowledge, excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and ability to work within a culturally and generationally diverse environment to collaboratively set fair and equitable commercial property values.
- To use your communication skills to communicate property assessment policies and procedures to the taxpayers we serve.
- 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 analytical and technical skills and desire for excellence to our team.
- Use your strong math aptitude and knowledge of the real estate markets with us.
- Our collaborative work environment welcomes employee input with our business processes.
The successful candidate will display or demonstrate through submitted materials and interviews:
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a collaborative, team environment.
- Customer focus with a dedication to integrity, ethics, trust and values.
- A genuine interest in commercial/residential real estate which may include field inspections in different settings and environmental conditions.
- The ability to read and understand building construction plans, specifications and blueprints with an aptitude for spatial relationships.
- Proficiency and ease in using business productivity tools and cutting edge technology in your everyday work; (We use iPads, Microsoft Office Suite and other assessment related tools)
- Exceptional listening skills and the ability to keep up with evolving business needs through flexibility and rapid integration of new concepts.
- Confidence in making decisions with problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
- A state issued appraiser license is desirable though not required upon hire.
- Or, any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position above.
- Foreign language skills, in addition to core commercial appraisal experience are a desirable applicant characteristic for this position.
- Possession of an Assessor's Accreditation Certificate as required by the state of Washington, or the ability to complete the accreditation within one year of hire.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're 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 nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person 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.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
The following are required as a condition of employment as a Commercial Field Appraiser I:
- Possession of an Assessor's Accreditation Certificate as required by the state of Washington or the ability to obtain accreditation within twelve (12) months of hire;
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License;
- Ability to use a personal vehicle in the performance of field work assignments;
- A successful background, reference check review and pre-employment physical examination.
Working Conditions: Position requires both working in an office setting and field/tele-work appraising commercial real property through-out King County.
To Apply
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.
Benefits
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
03
Do you have commercial or residential appraisal or real estate experience?
- Yes
- No
If you answered Yes to Question 3 above, please explain and detail your relevant experience to include position title and duties.
05
Do you have knowledge of laws and regulations regarding property assessment processes and ability to interpret and apply those laws and regulations, or the ability to interpret other complex laws and regulations and apply those laws, and communicate this information in an understandable manner to customers?
- Yes
- No
If you answered Yes to Question 5 above, please explain and detail your relevant experience, including any specific laws and regulations related to the assessment of real property.
07
Do you have the skill and ability to use Information Technology business productivity tools in the performance of your work, such as iPads, Microsoft Office Suite, and other technology tools, or web-based applications?
- Yes
- No
If you answered Yes to Question 7 above, please explain and detail your relevant experience and the specific technology tools, applications you have used.
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