Residential Appraiser Ii Jobs

Summary

With a growing portfolio of residential property parcels, King County’s Department of Assessments is looking for interested applicants to apply for the Residential Appraiser II position to develop models, lead teams and determine true and fair value of residential 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 this role. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of The Best Assessment Departments in North America.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with over 200 employees and an annual budget of over $30 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 155 separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more, please visit our website at: www.kingcounty.gov/Assessor.aspx:

Job Duties

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH:

• Customer focus with a dedication to integrity, ethics, trust and values.
• Working knowledge of multiple regression output and reliability indicators together with other appraisal tools as they relate to model building for uniform property assessments.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a collaborative, team environment.
• 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).
• Demonstrated understanding of the effect of market influences on the valuation of waterfront, complex high value properties, urban and rural neighborhoods and environmentally impacted properties.
• 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.
• Ability to read and understand departmental and county procedures, legal documents, RCW and WAC rules, jurisdictional policies and detailed property records.

Any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position above, and to include:

• One (1) year of residential mass appraisal experience within the last five (5) years. Experience must be supplemented with:
• Successful completion of a statistical modeling class, or the ability to successfully complete the class within the first six (6) months of hire.
• Sixty (60) hours of real estate appraisal education

Acceptable appraisal courses may be sponsored by Washington State Department of Revenue, IAAO, The Appraisal Institute, National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers or other major appraisal organizations and accredited colleges.

The following are required as a condition of employment as a Residential Appraiser II:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License; and
• Successfully complete background and reference checks and pre-employment physical examination.
• 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;

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 "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.

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.

We will use this recruitment to fill current vacancies and create a list of eligible candidates for future opportunities.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The primary work location for this position is the Black River Office Park 900 Oakesdale Avenue SW, Renton, WA.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: Positions in this classification are represented by the Teamsters, Local 763