What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser III- Commercial position at Weld County Government?
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Responsibilities
This position is responsible for the valuation and assessment of commercial and industrial real property for property tax purposes. It requires the appraisal of complex commercial and industrial properties using the required approaches to value and mass appraisal procedures. Work involves ensuring that values are correct and completed within the specified deadlines. This position works with the other commercial and industrial appraisers to complete appraisal assignments. In addition, this position is responsible for providing information to the general public concerning the assessment and appeals processes, and for defending property value in protest and appeals.
Data Collection - 20%
- Performs field work to collect inventory of property characteristics for the valuation of property. This includes inspecting, measuring, classifying, drawing and photographing buildings or equipment efficiently and accurately.
Valuation of Property - 25%
- Values and maintains all vacant land and all commercial and industrial land and improvements in an assigned geographic area following mass appraisal standards and guidelines.
- Confirms sales and reviews results to determine the validity of sales and their applicability to the mass appraisal process.
Property Appeals - 20%
- Interviews taxpayers and/or their representatives during the appeals process, analyzes data for the appeal, prepares and presents individual appraisals and reports for the County Board of Equalization hearings, Court or State level appeals.
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.