Real Property Appraiser IV (Commercial Appraiser) Clark County Assessor’s Office

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Job Summary

The Clark County Assessor’s Office is looking for motivated professionals with appraisal experience to join the Commercial Appraisal team. This position is for a Commercial Appraiser (Real Property Appraiser IV) assigned to inspect and assess multi-family (apartment) properties in Clark County in accordance with Washington state law and IAAO standards. Team members will join a group of talented and well experienced appraisers. Most Commercial Appraisers perform multi-family appraisals for an extended period and are gradually introduced to more complex commercial property types and valuations. Appraisers are represented by Professional and Technical Employees (PTE) Local 17.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree is recommended with major course work in business administration, real estate, appraisal, economics or a related field and five to ten years prior appraisal experience.  A Washington State-certified General Real Estate Appraiser license is preferred. Additionally, Department of Revenue accreditation and Real Property Appraiser Competency must be achieved within six months of appointment.  Management experience is helpful.

Knowledge of:  Principles and practices of commercial appraisal methods and techniques; principles of construction, including building materials; various computer applications such as data bases and word processing; real estate laws and regulations; communications skills needed to provide feedback to employees following review of work; business practices applicable to employees interacting with clients and others within the business and government community; establishing and determining values; statistical methods and mathematics.

Ability to:   Apply appraisal principles and techniques to complex property valuations; read and interpret laws, legal descriptions, blue prints, maps and property descriptions; research, analyze and reconcile appraisal information; develop and write detailed, concise information of complex appraisal information; evaluate and propose new procedures and explain procedures to others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of others encountered in the course of work.

Any combination of education and experience which may reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Possession of a valid Washington State Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is required as a condition of employment within 60 days of employment.

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:

• Experience and/or education in statistics or in performing complex data analysis.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage competing priorities that impact work processes.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills, including the ability to quickly learn a variety of computer applications including drawing programs and other appraisal tools including PACS (CAMA system), RapidSketch (drawing program), and digital mapping and imagery tools.
• Familiarity with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP).
• Proven customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience and success working in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Ability to identify and recommend new processes, procedures and methodologies to effect time savings, maintain quality and create efficiencies.
• Ability to travel and attend full-day training courses requiring overnight stays of up to five nights.
• Continuing education in appraisal methodologies preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.  Daily access to a vehicle.

All combinations of education, experience, and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered. 

Remote work: The successful applicant must have access to high-speed internet service and the ability to work remote in an environment conducive to successfully completing work assignments. All remote work must be performed in either Washington or Oregon. In-office workspace accommodations may also be made available within the Public Service Center should remote work locations not be conducive to successfully completing work assignments. Most appraisers are currently working remote with limited time spent in the Assessor’s Office. Mandatory in-person meetings may be scheduled by managers.

SALARY

$36.00 - $48.59 per hour

SELECTION PROCESS:

If you wish to upload a resume or other documents: Resumes and documents must be attached together in the ‘Resume Upload’ section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application. 

Application Review (Pass/Fail) – An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) – This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment References will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is the general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

Position will remain open until filled. First review date is November 8, 2024.

Examples of Duties

KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

• Conduct sales research and significant analyses and develop adjustments to local market data within their specialty area/track.
• Utilize approved department cross training plans to implement cross training opportunities within the Assessor’s Office.
• Review results of annual adjustments developed by appraisal staff.
• Prepare and present sensitive cases to the Board of Equalization.
• The Commercial Appraiser IV conducts diverse, difficult and technical valuations of commercial/industrial lands, residential properties located on commercial/industrial zoned land, multi-family, commercial, and light industrial improvements, including machinery and equipment pertaining to commercial operations; analyze sales involving considerable contact and interaction with Realtors, builders, lending agencies and others; determine market rent rates, capitalization rates and other income information.
• Perform related property appraisal work and other duties as assigned.

Salary Grade

Local 17 Appraisers.11

Salary Range

$36.00 - $48.59- per hour

Close Date

Open Until FilledRecruiter

Brianna Bradley

Email:

Brianna.Bradley@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.  

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county