Residential Appraiser II

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 the 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:

THE OPPORTUNITY:

• To function as a team lead, coordinating a group of Residential Appraiser I’s and serving as a trainer,consensus builder, workload facilitator, and resource.
• To coordinate, test, lead, and train the team in utilizing new technology and applications.
• To utilize statistical modeling tools for analysis and documentation.
• To collaboratively ensure consistent, fair, and equitable appraisals.
• To develop, calibrate, test, and lead the implementation of regression models and other approaches to the valuation of a universe of properties.
• To demonstrateappropriate appraisal methodology and data collection practices, serving as an example and resource for your team

Are You....

• Anaction-oriented creative thinkerwithstrong analytical, communication,andinterpersonal skills?
• Passionate about data and modeling with a keen sense and understanding of how to use data to improve operations?
• A strong team leader with collaboration, training, and team-building skills, and can you motivate and lead change?
• Organized and attentive to detail with a strong customer focus and a genuine interest in the appraisal of real estate?
• Technologically savvy? Can you successfully use Microsoft products and business tools
• A planner and can you manage your time as a team lead and the time of your team to maximize potential?

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH:

• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a collaborative, team environment.
• Customer focuswith a dedication to integrity, ethics, trust, and values.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of multiple regressionoutput and reliability indicators, together with other appraisal tools as they relate to model building for uniform property assessments.
• Ability to read and understanddepartmental and county procedures, legal documents, RCW and WAC rules, jurisdictional policies, and detailed property records.
• Proficiency and ease in usingbusiness productivity tools and cutting-edge technology in your everyday work; (We use iPads, Microsoft Office Suite, and other assessment related tools).
• Exceptional listening skillsand 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.
• Willingness to train and develop appraisal skillsfor your team, peers, and other DOA staff.

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

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

Acceptable appraisal courses may be sponsored by the 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:

• 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; and
• Successfully complete background and reference checks and pre-employment physical examination.

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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 teamdedicated 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.

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

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.