Commercial Field Appraiser I

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?

If so, then read on to see if this position is right for 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.
 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 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.

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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.
  
The primary work location for this position is the King Street Center Building, 201 S. Jackson ST., Seattle, WA and there will be required fieldwork and telework required for this position. Our offices in the King Street Center Building operate under a fragrance and scent free policy.  This policy is intended to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
  
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.

Salary : $39 - $50