Appraiser III - Commercial

Special Projects - 10%

• Completes special projects as required to ensure the data required for listing, classifying and valuing property is tracked accurately.

Communication - 25%

• Confers with taxpayers, tax representatives, accountants, attorneys and other appraisers to explain the taxation process and procedures.
• Communicates effectively in verbal and written form with administrative staff, appraisal staff, supervisors and managers.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, governmental agencies, professionals, builders, and the public.
• Confers with taxpayers, tax representatives, accountants, attorneys and other appraisers to explain the taxation process and procedures.
• Interacts with property owners, real estate professionals and municipalities to gather information pertinent to listing property for assessment purposes.
• Monitors current procedures and offers suggestions and ideas for ways to improve the processes.

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Required Qualifications

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years Appraisal experience in commercial industrial property for ad valorem taxation preferred or any combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability, subject to the approval of the Assessor.
• 1 year Experience in working with Microsoft Excel and Word

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year Supplemented by work in appraisal, real estate, business administration, economics or related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organize workload to achieve objectives and successfully work under deadline pressure in an ever-changing environment of increasing workload.
• Ability to logically reason through a problem and exercise independent judgment
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance once projects are assigned
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of building materials, terminology, building construction plans or appraisal principles and practices.
• Ability to read plat maps, GIS parcel maps and building permits in order to identify property and buildings accurately
• Excellent computer skills – knowledge of Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Real Estate Appraiser Ad Valorem Appraisal License within 1-1/2 Yrs (Required)
• Driving is essential in this position.
• Candidate must have a valid Driver’s License, Liability Insurance and use of personal vehicle (Upon Hire Required)
• Candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation and if hired, will be subject to continuous monthly MVR monitoring and random drug screens throughout employment. (Upon Hire Required)
• Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.

This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.

As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.

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Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered:

https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits

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Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@weld.gov or (970) 400-4234.