NEOGOV · 7 hours ago
Commercial Appraiser I, II, or III
Castle Rock, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $103K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is part of Douglas County Government (CO) and is seeking a Commercial Appraiser for their Assessor department. This role involves performing professional commercial real property appraisal work independently and objectively, including field inspections, property data collection, and participation in appeals processes.
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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. Monitors project progress and percentage of completion, including core and shell construction and tenant finish. Once structures reach full completion, identifies all characteristics per Marshall Valuation manual, applies Cost, Market and Income models, and reconciles property value
Completes field work and input for commercial and industrial vacant land. Conducts field inspections for identifying subdivision infrastructure, agricultural use, and land attributes. 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
For Appraiser III, acts as an expert witness in the defense and support of such appeals including Abatements, Boards of Assessment Appeals, Arbitrations, and District Court cases. 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
Completes sales verification including Costar review; research with buyers, sellers, brokers and other market participants; performs field reviews, sale validation and input into the Assessor’s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system and spreadsheets
Conducts property reviews for omitted and incorrect information, quality control reports and classification concerns. Work may include in-person and telephone interaction with property owners and their agents. Provides education and information to property owners regarding statutory requirements, state regulations and assessment processes
For Appraiser II and III, applies appropriate procedures and methodologies for the Income approach to value for each type of property: Collects property specific data on rental rates, vacancy, and expenses. Conducts complete research of the market and calculates appropriate capitalization rates. Applies income, expense and cap rate information in CAMA system to calculate income approach value
Analyzes valuation information from the three approaches to value and concludes an understandable and sound opinion of value
Generates and reviews quality assurance reports within CAMA system 'canned' reports. Utilizes all available tools such as CAMA software, Excel, Pictometry, GIS, CoStar, and MLS to perform quality control on property characteristics and develop values. Researches and analyzes complex appraisal topics as they pertain to the valuation of commercial properties. Analyzes property sales and income and expense information extracted from the market and derives models by property type, age, location and class
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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 may substitute for part of this education requirement
Has completed the minimum education requirements set forth by the State of Colorado for an Ad Valorem Appraiser license
Knowledge of building design, engineering, construction materials and methods is required
For all levels, working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including the ability to apply advanced techniques in spreadsheet, database and word processing applications. Advanced ability to work with, manage and analyze data is required
Ability to correctly and efficiently produce Apex sketch files on complex real property
General but intermediate or better understanding of computer software and technology, including Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal applications, file management, internet, email use, networking, smartphones and other mobile devices, database and spreadsheet applications, HP12C or equivalent, as well as other technology generally used by the real estate industry
For Appraiser III, 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
In the absence of direct ad valorem appraisal experience the candidate may have significant commercial appraisal experience in the private sector including possession of a Certified General Appraisal License
Direct experience in private commercial appraisal that includes the possession of a Certified General Appraisal License may substitute for ad valorem appraisal experience
Able to understand, interpret and analyze balance sheets, profit/loss statements and cash flow reports, rent rolls, income and expense statements, and other financial documents related to realty
The minimum experience required for this position is one year of direct, independent appraisal experience in private industry, or one year of direct experience as a staff appraiser in an assessment jurisdiction
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment
Preferred
For Appraiser I, preferred is the completion of appraisal qualifying education (QE) required for the Ad Valorem or Licensed Appraiser credential
For Appraiser II, preferred is the completion of appraisal qualifying education (QE) required for the Certified Residential Appraisal License
For Appraiser III, preferred is the completion of appraisal qualifying education (QE) required for the Certified General Appraisal License
We prefer direct experience with multiple reassessment cycles in the mass appraisal of complex real property with an assessment jurisdiction, including the comprehensive application of the three approaches to value in single property valuation and mass appraisal situations, with demonstrated ability to apply correct cost approach methodologies and depreciation theory, a comprehensive sales comparison approach using sound sales verification and data supported adjustment techniques, industry and regulatory prescribed income approach methods to analyze income and expense data
Expertise in the Sales Comparison, Cost and Income Approaches to value, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in advanced analysis techniques and when composing valuation summaries and/or appraisal reports for purposes of property appeals on complex property
For an Appraiser I, an Ad Valorem Appraisal License is preferred
For an Appraiser II, a Certified Residential Appraisal License is preferred
For an Appraiser III, a Certified General Appraisal License is preferred
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision
10 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 three plan options: United Healthcare Doctors Plan, United Healthcare HDHP Plan or United Healthcare Choice Plus Plan.
Life insurance 1.5 times employee salary at no cost to employee
Short-term and long-term disability at no cost to employee
Mandatory retirement – defined contribution of 8% - matched at 8%
Annual performance reviews with potential for an increase
Additionally, we offer dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, tuition reimbursement, and employee training.
Company
NEOGOV
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