Description

This position is responsible for handling commercial appeals at all administrative levels (County and State Board of Equalization).  This position is also responsible for verifying market sales, assisting in the creation of both income and cost models for commercial and industrial properties, during reappraisal, and performing administrative paperwork related to the appeal process.  Other responsibilities include reviewing submitted appraisal reports, researching, authoring and testifying as an expert witness on behalf of the Assessor’s office and attending settlement conferences and performing other duties.

Requirements

Certified General Appraiser and/or Member of Appraisal Institute (MAI), or at least two years of experience in commercial appraisal, and or appeals in an assessor’s office; experience in professional appraisal techniques and procedures and in writing appraisal reports.

 PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:

Experience listing and measuring real property improvements.

• Experience utilizing computer software and hardware to collect and analyze real property data.
• Experience performing mass appraisal and/or single property appraisals.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of appraising real property.
• Knowledge of the IAAO Standard on Mass Appraisal of Real Property.
• Knowledge of USPAP.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES

 Good communication, analytical, verbal and written skills.

• Bilingual
• Ability to proficiently learn new processes and procedures including the use of software programs.
• Ability to work cordially and effectively with constituents.
• Ability to establish and maintain enjoyable and professional working relationships.