What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser I/II/III position at KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH?
RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
7/1/23 - Wage - 29.38/hr.
- All Ranges:
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in a related field.
Or
- Associates Degree and 3 years’ of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and be able to handle and resolve problems. Experience in assessing, appraisal, real estate sales, financing, building, construction, engineering, architecture, or as a construction cost estimator may be considered.
Or
- 5 years’ experience of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and be able to handle and resolve problems. Experience in assessing, appraisal, real estate sales, financing, building, construction, engineering, architecture, or as a construction cost estimator may be considered.
Within 2 years of hire, Candidate will need to successfully obtain and maintain a minimum level 1 certification with the AAAO. Candidates entering in without level 1 certification will enter at level M and receive level N with certification requirements being met.
Appraiser III additional Qualifications:
To be considered for Level III, employee must hold and maintain a level III certification with the AAAO, have at least 6 years of experience at the Level II or equivalent and have proven leadership skills and superior knowledge in the field of appraisal.
*Note* Non-competitive advancement to Appraiser III is at the discretion of the Director and dependent on budget.
The candidate is required to have a valid Alaska driver's license to perform all job functions and the availability of a personal vehicle is required.
- Performs real property field inspections, collecting market data, and assists in the analysis of residential, and commercial, to determine and establish assessed value.
- Locates, develops, measures, photographs, collect property data, reviews and maintains real property sales database for improved properties and vacant land.
- Prepares real property assessment reports, records and communicates with the general public by phone, email, and in person to answer any questions, explain the assessment process, and resolve issues and conflict.
- Researches construction costs and reports data findings to analysts.
- Gathers data pertaining to quality, classification and value of residential and commercial real property.
- Represents the department with written and oral defenses of assessed value at a quasi-judicial hearing before a local Board of Equalization.
- Responds and assists the Emergency Operation Center in assessing property affected by disasters.
- Travel, including some overnight trips.
- Works with computerized assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) valuation software, IPADS, and Laser measuring devices.
- May assist in the gathering of data to build and study ratio studies.
- Must receive and maintain a level III certification with the AAAO.
- May oversee of a team of subordinate appraisers as a supervisor or lead in an office or field environment.
- Review subordinates written and oral presentations in defense of assessed value decisions at a quasi-judicial hearing before a local Board of Equalization.
- Instruct other appraisal staff on projects, training and work direction.
1.Appraiser I/II
- Knowledge of appraisal theory and mass appraisal practices.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis.
- Knowledge of related local, state and federal laws, codes and regulations.
- Knowledge of various building construction components and materials.
- Knowledge of building construction practices
- Skill in navigation, operating GPS equipment, and reading maps.
- Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
- Skills in the operation of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and watercraft.
- Skill set in reading blueprints and building plans.
- Strong skills in prioritizing, planning, and problem solving.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
2.Appraiser III:
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Expert level knowledge in the field of appraisal
Supervisory Controls:
The supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot- checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature of propriety of the final results.
Other Functions:
Other related duties as assigned.
Salary : $29
