King County
Commercial Field Appraiser II
King County, Seattle, WA, United States
Salary : $3,005.80 - $3,810.10 Biweekly
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 35 hrs/week
Job Number: 2024-23110
Department: DOA - Assessor's Office
Division: Commercial Property Appraisal
Opening Date: 11/12/2024
Closing Date: 11/26/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: K1 : PP&OCED L763-Assessments
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 35 hours/week
Summary
With a growing portfolio of commercial property parcels, King County's Department of Assessments is looking for interested applicants to apply for the Commercial Appraiser II position to develop models and determine true and fair value of commercial property for tax-assessment purposes. Just like the industry leaders in our region, we are looking for action-oriented creative thinkers who can multi-task and bring their technical skills and desire for excellence to this role. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of The Best Assessment Departments in North America.
King County's Department of Assessments is looking for a dynamic and collaborative commercial appraiser to support the daily administration of the County's commercial property valuation for tax-assessment purposes. We are looking for action-oriented creative thinkers who can multi-task and bring their property appraisal skill and desire for excellence to this role. This position will focus on commercial property valuation and customer service and support to help the department achieve its commitment to be "The Best Assessments Department in North America".
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with 210 employees and an annual budget of over $37 million, the department administers King County's property valuation and assessment process. The Assessor's Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. The agency uses innovative business intelligence tools and cutting-edge technology to be more efficient with current resources and provide value-added services to taxpayers. The Department of Assessments has collaborative partnerships with 150+ separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more, please visit our website at:www.kingcounty.gov/Assessor.aspx:
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position serves a vital role in meeting our mission of setting fair and equitable property values, the primary service we provide to taxpayers. This role involves daily interaction with staff and the public requiring collaborative skills, a strong grounding in commercial property assessment, excellent problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to work in a culturally and generationally diverse team-oriented environment.We will use this recruitment to fill one vacancy and to create a list of eligible applicants for future vacancies.Are You....
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:
As the only regional governments in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies and policies that promote fairness, justice and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
The selected candidate will integrate King County's Equity and Social Justice principles into the daily functions of this position.
The Department of Assessments values innovation, creativity and engagement among its employees, and actively promotes organizational improvement and new approaches to existing operations and issues.
Job Duties
Reporting to the Commercial Division Director and Commercial Senior Appraiser, the responsibilities of the Commercial Appraiser II position include:
The successful candidate will:
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WITH THE FOLLOWING:
THE MOST COMPETITIVE CANDIDATES WILL:
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. A resume and cover letter and answers to the supplemental questions are required. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications and indicate through an analysis of their submitted application materials that they possess the most competitive background in direct and recent job-related experience, knowledge, skill, abilities and training may be called for further selection processing. Additional selection process analysis may include but is not limited to written and performance exams, written work submittals, web-based/online examinations, oral panel and/or manager interviews.
This exciting employment opportunity is only open to all qualified applicants.
Please contact Richard Watson, at 206-263-2356, or if you have any questions regarding this opportunity.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The primary work location for this position is the King Street Center Building, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA. Our offices in the King County King Street Center operate under a fragrance, plant and scent free policy. This policy is intended to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Teamsters, Local 763.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Do you have two (2) years of appraisal experience within the last five (5) years?
02
In the experience you listed above, is at least one (1) year with commercial appraisal experience?
03
Have you satisfactorily completed at least 105 classroom hours of appraisal courses approved by the Washington State Department of Licensing?
04
If you answered Yes to the question three (3) above, please provide the specifics of your experience and education, including credit hours and course provider.
05
Of the courses you listed above in question four (4) are at least two (2) courses in the appraisal of income producing properties?
06
Are you Certified as WA State General Appraiser; or other relevant, industry professional designations, such as: International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Designations; CAE - Certified Assessment Evaluator; Appraisal Institute (AI) Designations, MAI - Member Appraisal Institute, SRA - Senior Residential Appraiser; American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Designation, ASA - Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers; Or other relevant industry designation.
07
If you answered yes to question six (6) above, please list your accreditations or licenses.
08
Do you possess an Assessor's Accreditation Certificate as required by the state of Washington or do you have the ability to obtain accreditation within twelve (12) months of hire?
09
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
10
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 35 hrs/week
Job Number: 2024-23110
Department: DOA - Assessor's Office
Division: Commercial Property Appraisal
Opening Date: 11/12/2024
Closing Date: 11/26/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: K1 : PP&OCED L763-Assessments
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 35 hours/week
Summary
With a growing portfolio of commercial property parcels, King County's Department of Assessments is looking for interested applicants to apply for the Commercial Appraiser II position to develop models and determine true and fair value of commercial property for tax-assessment purposes. Just like the industry leaders in our region, we are looking for action-oriented creative thinkers who can multi-task and bring their technical skills and desire for excellence to this role. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of The Best Assessment Departments in North America.
King County's Department of Assessments is looking for a dynamic and collaborative commercial appraiser to support the daily administration of the County's commercial property valuation for tax-assessment purposes. We are looking for action-oriented creative thinkers who can multi-task and bring their property appraisal skill and desire for excellence to this role. This position will focus on commercial property valuation and customer service and support to help the department achieve its commitment to be "The Best Assessments Department in North America".
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with 210 employees and an annual budget of over $37 million, the department administers King County's property valuation and assessment process. The Assessor's Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. The agency uses innovative business intelligence tools and cutting-edge technology to be more efficient with current resources and provide value-added services to taxpayers. The Department of Assessments has collaborative partnerships with 150+ separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more, please visit our website at:www.kingcounty.gov/Assessor.aspx:
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position serves a vital role in meeting our mission of setting fair and equitable property values, the primary service we provide to taxpayers. This role involves daily interaction with staff and the public requiring collaborative skills, a strong grounding in commercial property assessment, excellent problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to work in a culturally and generationally diverse team-oriented environment.We will use this recruitment to fill one vacancy and to create a list of eligible applicants for future vacancies.Are You....
- An action-oriented creative thinker with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills?
- Passionate about commercial real estate with a keen sense and understanding of how to use data to improve operations?
- Organized and attentive to detail with a strong customer focus and a genuine interest in the appraisal of commercial real estate?
- Technologically savvy? Can you successfully use Microsoft products and business tools?
- Able to work in a hybrid telecommute and in-office work schedule tempo?
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE:
As the only regional governments in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
We have a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies and policies that promote fairness, justice and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
The selected candidate will integrate King County's Equity and Social Justice principles into the daily functions of this position.
The Department of Assessments values innovation, creativity and engagement among its employees, and actively promotes organizational improvement and new approaches to existing operations and issues.
Job Duties
Reporting to the Commercial Division Director and Commercial Senior Appraiser, the responsibilities of the Commercial Appraiser II position include:
The successful candidate will:
- Physically inspect all assigned commercial or multi-family properties in accordance with production schedules to ensure timely, consistent and accurate data.
- Determine market value through direct and yield capitalization, as well as the sales comparison, and cost approaches using mass appraisal and statistical techniques.
- Communicate assessment policies and procedures to taxpayers and prepare/defend advanced and technically complex and specialized commercial property.
- Respond to and defend commercial property appeals.
- Collaboratively assure consistent, fair, and equitable appraisals.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WITH THE FOLLOWING:
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a collaborative, team environment.
- Customer focus with a dedication to integrity, ethics, trust, and values.
- A genuine interest and understanding of commercial real estate sectors that may range from high-rise office buildings to multi-family housing which may include understanding specialty properties and environmental conditions.
- Ability to meet production schedules with on time delivery of required work
- The ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and blueprints with an aptitude for spatial relationships.
- Proficiency and ease in using business productivity tools and cutting-edge technology in your everyday work; (We use iPads, Microsoft Office Suite and other assessment related tools)
- Exceptional listening skills and the ability to keep up with evolving business needs through flexibility and rapid integration of new concepts.
- Confidence in making decisions with problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
- Two (2) years of appraisal experience within the last five (5) years, with at least one (1) year of commercial appraisal experience, AND
- Satisfactory completion of 105 classroom hours of appraisal courses approved by the Washington State Department of Licensing, including at least two (2) courses in the appraisal of income producing properties.
THE MOST COMPETITIVE CANDIDATES WILL:
- Be Certified as WA State General Appraiser; or other relevant, professional industry designations, such as:
- International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Designations, CAE - Certified Assessment Evaluator.
- Appraisal Institute (AI) Designations, MAI - Member Appraisal Institute, SRA - Senior Residential Appraiser.
- American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Designation, ASA - Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers.
- Or other relevant industry designations.
- Possession of an Assessor's Accreditation Certificate as required by the state of Washington, or the ability to successfully obtain accreditation within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License; and
- Successfully complete background and reference checks and pre-employment physical examination.
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. A resume and cover letter and answers to the supplemental questions are required. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications and indicate through an analysis of their submitted application materials that they possess the most competitive background in direct and recent job-related experience, knowledge, skill, abilities and training may be called for further selection processing. Additional selection process analysis may include but is not limited to written and performance exams, written work submittals, web-based/online examinations, oral panel and/or manager interviews.
This exciting employment opportunity is only open to all qualified applicants.
Please contact Richard Watson, at 206-263-2356, or if you have any questions regarding this opportunity.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The primary work location for this position is the King Street Center Building, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA. Our offices in the King County King Street Center operate under a fragrance, plant and scent free policy. This policy is intended to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Teamsters, Local 763.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
01
Do you have two (2) years of appraisal experience within the last five (5) years?
- Yes
- No
02
In the experience you listed above, is at least one (1) year with commercial appraisal experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you satisfactorily completed at least 105 classroom hours of appraisal courses approved by the Washington State Department of Licensing?
- Yes
- No
04
If you answered Yes to the question three (3) above, please provide the specifics of your experience and education, including credit hours and course provider.
05
Of the courses you listed above in question four (4) are at least two (2) courses in the appraisal of income producing properties?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you Certified as WA State General Appraiser; or other relevant, industry professional designations, such as: International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Designations; CAE - Certified Assessment Evaluator; Appraisal Institute (AI) Designations, MAI - Member Appraisal Institute, SRA - Senior Residential Appraiser; American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Designation, ASA - Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers; Or other relevant industry designation.
- Yes
- No
07
If you answered yes to question six (6) above, please list your accreditations or licenses.
08
Do you possess an Assessor's Accreditation Certificate as required by the state of Washington or do you have the ability to obtain accreditation within twelve (12) months of hire?
- Yes, I have an Assessor's Accreditation Certificate
- No, I do not have the accreditation certificate, but I would be able to obtain the accreditation within 12 months of hire
09
Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
10
If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question