Appraiser III - Commercial

About the role

This position performs a variety of routine and complex appraisal duties including gathering and analyzing descriptive data to competently determine the classification and value of commercial and industrial real property in Delta County for assessment purposes. All duties of the position are performed in a manner that is independent, impartial, and objective.

Responsibilities

• Completes field work, data collection, and sketches for all new and existing commercial and industrial properties.
• Takes detailed notes of quantity, quality and composition of construction materials used.
• Records and/or draws property exteriors, improvements and site boundaries.
• Indicates area dimensions and calculates square footage.
• Photographs property improvements.
• Completes field work and input for vacant land parcels.
• Conducts field inspections for: subdivision infrastructure, agricultural use, and land attributes.
• Values land in reappraisal years.
• Applies appropriate present worth discounting methodology annually to all qualifying vacant land parcels.
• Completes all assigned sales verifications, research with buyers and realtors, field review, sale validation and input.
• Conducts property review for omitted and incorrect information, quality control reports and classification concerns.
• Provides education and information to property owners regarding statutory requirements and Assessor's Office processes.
• Serves as a witness for hearings at the Board of Assessment Appeals, Arbitration, and/or District Court.
• Utilizes all available tools such as CAMA software, Excel, Pictometry, Marshall and Swift Valuation Service and GIS to perform quality control on property characteristics and develop values.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent, plus two years of college coursework in business, real estate, finance or related fields is required.
• Four years or more of professional appraisal experience may substitute for this education requirement.
• Experience appraising commercial property desired.
• Colorado Ad Valorem Appraisal License is required.
• A current and valid Colorado Driver’s License is required.
• The ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, maps and utilize Geographic Information systems (GIS) for analysis.
• The ability to produce high quality reports and present them as testimony at hearings.
• The ability to work professionally and effectively with the public, other employees, collaborators, and stakeholders.
• The ability to accurately and effectively transmit and receive information that is necessary to the accomplishment of goals and objectives, including effective written and oral communications in English; and the ability to listen.
• The ability to exercise independent judgment and critical thought.
• The ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimum direction.
• The ability to perform, without additional assistance, all physical movements necessary for office administration and appraisals.
• The knowledge of computer appraisal system (CAMA), drafting software, Microsoft and Google products, GIS platforms and other computer required technologies.
• The knowledge of statues and regulations relating to real property and personal property, appraisals and assessments.
• The knowledge of various approaches to property valuation, including mass appraisal.
• The knowledge of building design, construction materials, costs and depreciation.
• The knowledge of county land values, neighborhood uses and zoning regulations.
• The knowledge of property appraisal procedures, methods and techniques.
• The ability to handle required calculations for property appraisals.
• The ability to be energetic, a team player, self-starter and people oriented.

General Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Selective optional insurances available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization
• Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee
• Pre-tax flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the County
• Optional 457(b) tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan
• Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month to start
• 11 paid holidays per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes 6 counseling sessions along with some legal and financial support counseling
• Modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify
• Additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available

Physical Requirements

• Employee stands or walks 90% of the time while in the field.
• Utilizes full scope of visual capacity in order to conduct appraisal processes and operate automated equipment.
• Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling performance of appraisal duties and the operation of relevant equipment.
• Sits 50% of the time and stands or walks 50% of the time.
• Lifts up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Uses carts, dollies or other equipment to carry an excess of 25 lbs occasionally.
• Stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
• Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, etc.