Commercial Appraiser I

we are looking for action oriented creative thinkers who are able to 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 skills 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 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 organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills?

A customer service star? Do you have a strong customer focus, genuine interest and/or experience in the appraisal of commercial/residential real estate? Technically Savvy?

Can you successfully use Microsoft products, business and computer applications, web portals, and tools? Analytical with the ability to use mathematical concepts to evaluate property value? Able to learn, adapt and thrive in a work environment with multiple priorities and customer needs?

If so, then read on to see if this position is right for you. Job Duties THE OPPORTUNITY: The department uses a mass appraisal process, which is the use of standardized procedures and mathematical calculations for collecting and appraising property to ensure that all properties within a municipality are valued uniformly and equitably.

We are searching for a commercial/residential appraisal professional with strong customer service skills and commercial/residential appraisal knowledge who is looking to join our team of appraisal professionals. Specifically: To use your grounding in general appraisal knowledge , excellent analytical and problem solving skills , and ability to work within a culturally and generationally diverse environment to collaboratively set fair and equitable commercial property values.

To use your communication skills to communicate property assessment policies and procedures to the taxpayers we serve. Just like the industry leaders in our region, we are looking for action-oriented creative thinkers who are able to multi-task and bring their analytical and technical skills and desire for excellence to our team.

Use your strong math aptitude and knowledge of the real estate markets with us. Our collaborative work environment welcomes employee input with our business processes. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Strong organizational, analytical, communication, critical thinking, 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 in commercial/residential real estate which may include field inspections in different settings and environmental conditions. The ability to read and understand building 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. A state issued appraiser license is desirable though not required upon hire. Or, any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position above.

Desirable

Qualifications: Possession of an Assessor's Accreditation Certificate as required by the state of Washington, or the ability to complete the accreditation within one year of hire. Foreign language skills, in addition to core commercial appraisal experience, are a desirable applicant characteristic for this position. Supplemental Information HOW TO APPLY: Completion of the full King County application and supplemental questionnaire is required.

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. 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.

APPLICATION PROCESS: The following items are required to be considered for this opportunity: An electronic application through www.kingcounty.gov/jobs or www.governmentjobs.com (use the "Apply" link) including work history and position duties. Resume Letter of Interest-detailing your background and describing how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.

Responses to supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume" or " see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and assessments. UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Teamsters Local 0763 collective bargaining agreement.

WORK SCHEDULE: The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Friday, 8.75 hours per day, 35 hours per week. WORK LOCATION: Work will primarily be performed at 201 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104, including hybrid work, support for field/site inspections, and remote work. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: 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's license.

Successfully complete background and reference checks and a pre-employment physical examination. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Questions regarding this announcement or position maybe directed to: Alicia Warren Rivet, Deputy Director, Administrative Services; Phone Number 206-263-2264 or via email at alicia.warren@kingcounty.gov 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 : Forbes recently 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 values , 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. 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 For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

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 Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant?

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 02 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 notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff 03 Do you have commercial or residential appraisal or real estate experience?

Yes No 04 If you answered Yes to Question 3 above, please explain and detail your relevant experience. 05 Do you have knowledge of laws and regulations regarding property assessment processes and ability to interpret and apply those laws and regulations, or the ability to interpret other complex laws and regulations and apply those laws, and communicate this information in an understandable manner to customers?

Yes No 06 If you answered Yes to Question 5 above, please explain and detail your relevant experience. 07 Do you have the skill and ability to use Information Technology business productivity tools in the performance of your work, such as iPads, Microsoft Office Suite, and other technology tools? Yes No 08 If you answered Yes to Question 7 above, please explain and detail your relevant experience and the specific technology tools you have used.

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