Commercial Appraiser III or IV

About the role

This position performs advanced professional commercial real property appraisal work, competently and in a manner that is independent, impartial, and objective. The Appraiser position is expected to possess significant, independent and direct experience in the valuation of complex real property such improved commercial and industrial real estate, including a comprehensive knowledge of the three approaches to value.

Responsibilities

• Completes field inspections, measurements, property data collection, and sketches for commercial and industrial properties, including both the physical inspection and blueprint review of a project.
• Maintains existing land valuation models, recognizes the need for new models, and creates them according to appropriate stratification.
• Applies appropriate subdivision discounting methodology annually per Division of Property Taxation (DPT) guidelines.
• Participates in County Board of Equalization hearings; completes Value Data Summaries for submission, utilizing the three approaches to value, for CBOE appeals and Abatements.
• Completes Assessor Protest appeal assignments during annual appeal season, including responding to inquiries, analyzing applied valuation models and interpreting petitioner submissions such as operating statements, comparable sales and other information.
• Works closely with the Appeals Administrator, Commercial Appraisal Supervisor, Assessor Administration, and County Attorney’s Office during the appeals process.
• Composes USPAP compliant Standard 1 Appraisal Reports in preparation of litigation for certain high-level appeals.
• Acts as an advisor to these same parties as to the final disposition of appeals.
• Works closely with the Commercial Appraisal Supervisor to promulgate strategies, policies and procedures for the commercial appraisal team and assessment appeals team.
• Develops and provides formal training opportunities in advanced appraisal topics for Assessor staff.
• Acts as an interim team manager in the absence of the Commercial Appraisal Supervisor.
• Acts as a principle special projects appraiser for the Assessor’s office.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a field related to real estate, such as business, finance, accounting, real estate, planning, engineering, construction, architecture, or a related field.
• An extensive and graduated professional employment record with significant experience in commercial real estate appraisal.
• Has completed the minimum education requirements set forth by the State of Colorado for an Ad Valorem Appraiser license.
• Preferred is the completion of appraisal qualifying education (QE) required for the Certified General Appraisal License.
• Four or more years of professional appraisal experience in private and/or public sector, including ad valorem experience, and advanced knowledge of real estate principles, procedures and markets.
• Appraiser IV: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a field related to real estate, such as business, finance, accounting, real estate, planning, engineering, construction or architecture, OR equivalent.
• Has fulfilled the qualifying educational requirements set by the the Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers for a Certified General Appraisal License.
• The ability to meet continuing education requirements set by the State of Colorado CBOREA, Division of Property Taxation and the Douglas County Assessor’s Office.
• Has completed the minimum educational requirements set forth by the State of Colorado for an Ad Valorem Appraiser license.
• Ten years of professional appraisal experience in private and/or public sector, including significant direct ad valorem experience, and advanced knowledge of real estate principles, practices and markets.
• A State of Colorado Certified General Appraiser License or equivalent is required.
• An advanced appraisal certification with a highly regarded appraisal organization, such as an MAI, CAE or equivalent, is preferred.

Benefits

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 11 ½ paid holidays each year + a floating holiday
• 9 hours of paid vacation per month
• 8 hours of paid sick time per month
• Medical insurance employees can choose from two plan options: United Healthcare Doctors Plan or United Healthcare HDHP Plan
• Life insurance 2 times employee salary at no cost to employee
• Mandatory retirement – defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click on the link below.

Employee Benefit Guide