What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMERCIAL REAL PROPERTY SPEC position at Shawnee County, KS?
SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description
Commercial Real Property Specialist
POSITION CONTROL NUMBER: AP1015A FLSA STATUS: N
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the annual valuation of more complex commercial/industrial,
multi-family residential and exempt properties in compliance with state statutes and the uniform standards of professional
appraisal practice. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is supervised by the Deputy Appraiser.
WORK PERFORMED
25% Income Analysis, Modeling, and Benchmark Development. Gathers and analyzes income and expense
data to support property valuation. Conducts surveys of property owners and reviews financial records such
as rent rolls, listings, and operating statements to identify market trends and typical ranges for rental rates,
vacancy levels, expense ratios, capitalization rates, and other key components of the income approach.
Develops valuation models tailored to various property types, clearly outlining the distinctions between them
and any contributing factors that influence value. Provides valuable insights to senior appraisers and
management to aid in assessing the reasonableness of property values through sales ratio analysis.
20% Valuation Analysis, Assignment, and Review. Conducts income and cost approach valuations for all
assigned properties, ensuring alignment with current market trends through comprehensive sales analysis.
Provides clear, detailed justifications for any value changes. Supports the training of new staff both in the
office and in the field, and assists with the direction and quality control of work completed by Commercial
Real Property Appraisers.
15% Appeals Representation and Case Preparation. Represents Shawnee County in defending property
valuations at all appeal levels, including hearings before the Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA). Prepares detailed
case materials and supporting evidence for commercial and industrial real estate appeals. Analyzes and
critiques documentation submitted by property owners and their representatives, including rent rolls, leases,
operating statements, and third-party appraisals. Reviews both current and prior appeal data to assess validity
and relevance. Collaborates with the County Counselor to develop legal and valuation defense strategies.
Consults with upper management to evaluate the merits of each case and provide recommendations on
potential settlements or proceeding to formal hearings. Provides expert witness testimony, subject to cross-
examination. Responds to inquiries from property owners or agents and conducts site inspections as needed.
Coordinates with property owners and their authorized representatives to exchange information and clarify
valuation issues.
20% Collection and Classification of Commercial/Industrial Property Data. Conducts on-site inspections and/or
reviews blueprints to measure and document new and existing structures, verifying current property use and
occupancy status. Calculates building area and other key dimensions, and prepares detailed structural sketches to
support the appraisal process. Captures current photographs of each structure from multiple angles as needed to
provide a complete visual record for valuation purposes.
15% Sales Verification and Analysis. Verifies the terms and validity of property sales, including confirmation
of sale prices and transaction conditions. Conducts on-site inspections of sold properties to measure and
confirm physical characteristics, as well as current use and occupancy. Analyzes and stratifies sales data to
identify market trends and support valuation accuracy. Takes up-to-date photographs of structures from
multiple angles to document property conditions at the time of sale.
5% Quality Assurance. Supports the Deputy Appraiser and Senior Commercial Real Property Appraiser in
reviewing the accuracy and consistency of work completed by Commercial Real Property Appraisers.
Provides constructive feedback and professional guidance to assist team members in making informed
decisions that impact the valuation process.
Shawnee County Position Description
Commercial Real Property Specialist (AP1015A)
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of:
• Advance appraisal methodology with an emphasis on the income approach especially as it applies to more
- The Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system as well as PC-based programs used in statistical analysis.
- Income and expense analysis and familiarity with complex types of leases and rental agreements.
- Statutes and state guidelines relating to the appraisal of commercial real property.
- Kansas real estate laws.
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
- Real estate appraisal methods and techniques with an emphasis on commercial mass appraisal.
- The cost, commercial income and sales comparison approaches to value.
- Construction methods and building types.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside contractors, regulatory agencies, fellow
- Establish commercial market models and perform complex income and expense analysis, set benchmarks and
- Perform cost studies and market analysis.
- Concentrate on complex appraisal tasks for extended periods of time and independently solve complex problems.
- Interpret, present and apply appraisal principles and techniques in appraising real property and in exercising sound
- Read and understand blueprints, property ownership maps, property descriptions and building plans.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
• The use of a Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system for inquiry, data entry, reporting and valuation functions.
- The use of PC-based computer programs for word processing, spread sheet and statistical analysis.
- All advanced income approaches.
EQUIPMENT USED
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Shawnee County Position Description
Commercial Real Property Specialist (AP1015A)
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
- Five (5) years’ mass appraisal experience.
- Four (4) years’ commercial and industrial appraisal experience, with one (1) year experience in at least two
- Successful completion of IAAO or Appraisal Institute courses totaling one hundred fifty (150) hours
including IAAO Courses 101, 102, 112, 201 and 300, and 311 or equivalent.
- Kansas Registered Mass Appraisal professional designation.
- Valid Driver’s License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
- Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI,
two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic
infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Required to pass a pre-employment physical/drug screen and a review of driving record.
This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Shawnee County reserves
the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description does not constitute a written
or implied contract of employment.
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