Commercial & Industrial Property Appraiser 2
About the role
At the Department of County Management (DCM), the public service we carry out is essential to the operation of Multnomah County as a government, as well as an employer. The Division of Assessment, Recording, and Taxation (DART) strives to ensure the stability and quality of life for our community by providing local government with the revenues necessary to fund essential services. We pride ourselves on providing reliable, responsive, personal service to the public and our co‑workers. As a team, we are committed to being good stewards of public resources while creating a safe and inclusive environment for employees, customers, and the communities we serve. “The primary role for all staff members is to carry out the functions of the Division of Assessment Recording and Taxation in a manner that is friendly, respectful, resourceful and willing in order to create an environment of safety, trust and belonging for all.”
Responsibilities
- Value property using complex income, market, and/or cost approaches: Determine total Real Market Value (RMV) of property including land and improvements.
- Value industrial and commercial property accounts as assigned.
- Inspect improvements to determine highest and best use.
- Perform value calculations in the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system and utilize various software applications to assist in workflow tracking.
- Determine values for consolidation and segregation of property.
- Collaborate with Department of Revenue staff on appraisal issues and interpretation of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS).
- Work jointly with Appraisal Data Analyst(s) to ensure proper trending, pricing, and model valuation tables are set up within the CAMA system.
- Work with property owners or their representatives regarding RMV and related assessment issues; explain property owner’s rights and appeal procedures.
- Research and analyze sales as well as comparable rents and expenses, to form conclusions for use in appraisals.
- Prepare summary appraisal reports and testify before the Property