Commercial Field Appraiser I
- Summary
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 in the appraisal of commercial real estate?
- Technically Savvy? Can you successfully use Microsoft products, business and computer applications and tools?
- Analytical with the ability to use mathematical concepts to evaluate value?
- Able to learn, adapt and thrive in a work environment with multiple priorities and customer needs?
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 and King County value diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.
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
THE OPPORTUNITY: The department uses a mass appraisal process which is the use of standardized procedures for collecting and appraising property to ensure that all properties within a municipality are valued uniformly and equitably. We are searching for a commercial appraisal professional with strong customer service skill and commercial appraisal knowledge who is looking to join our team of appraisal processionals. 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.
With a growing portfolio of property parcels, King County's Department of Assessments is looking for new employees to 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 are able to multi-task and bring their technical skills and desire for excellence to our team. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of "The Best Assessment Departments in North America".
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
The successful candidate will display:
- 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 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.
- Or, any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position above.
- Foreign language skills, in addition to core commercial appraisal experience are a desirable applicant characteristic for this position.
- 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.
- Supplemental Information
WHO WE ARE...
Department of Assessments: An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with over 200 employees and an annual budget of over $29 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 163 separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more, please visit our website at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/Assessor.aspx.
King County: As the only county in the United States named after Martin Luther King, Jr., King County is a vibrant community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. Together, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
We continue to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
This exciting employment opportunity is open to all qualified applicants. A King County Application (paper or electronic) is required, and we highly recommend that you include a resume and cover letter with your application materials. Please contact Richard Watson, at 206-263-2356, or richard.watson@kingcounty.gov if you have any questions regarding this opportunity.
Benefits
King County offers a robust benefits package to support you and your family in a variety of ways. To learn more about the benefits offered here, please click on the Benefits tab or click here: http://www.kingcounty.gov/employees/.
TEMPORARY TELECOMMUTING REQUIREMENT
The work associated with this position will be performed remotely, with some required in office support to our staff, at least through July 5, 2021 in compliance with King County’s telecommuting mandate. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer.
To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
Sound interesting? Come join us! Put your customer service and appraisal skills to work!
Additionally, 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 "True North", 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.
The following are required as a condition of employment as a Commercial Appraiser I:
• Possession of an Assessor's Accreditation Certificate as required by the state of Washington or the ability to obtain accreditation within twelve (12) months of hire;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License;
• Ability to use a personal vehicle in the performance of field work assignments; and
• A successful background review and pre-employment physical examination.
The primary work location for this position is the King County Administration Building, 500 – 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA and there will be fieldwork required for this position. Our offices in the King County Administration Building operate under a fragrance and scent free policy. This policy is intended to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
Working Conditions: Position requires both working in an office setting and field work appraising commercial real property through-out King County.
This position is represented by 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:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- 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: King County employees are eligible to 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
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and 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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
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01Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant And Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
02If 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 layoffRequired Question