RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER I
DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS
Hourly Rate Range:  $21.82 - $27.66 [2006 Rates]
Job Announcement:  08JS7748  

OPEN:  7/9/08          CLOSE:  7/28/08

 

WHO MAY APPLY:  This position is open to King County career service employees and the general public.  This position has been re-posted; previous applicants need not reapply.

 

WHERE TO APPLY:  Required forms and materials must be sent to Administrator, King County Department of Assessments, 500 4th Ave, Room 708, Seattle, WA  98104.  Email submittals are encouraged at DOA.Jobs@kingcounty.gov (all application materials must be included).  Application materials must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.  PLEASE NOTE: Applications not received at the location specified above may not be processed.

 

FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:

• A King County application form available at http://www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/jobs/JobApplications.htm
• Resume,
• Letter of interest that describes in detail your background and experience and how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position, and
• Supplemental Questionnaire for Residential Appraiser I (below)

 

WORK LOCATION:  900 Oakesdale, Renton, WA

 

WORK SCHEDULE: This position works 35 hours per week and is overtime eligible.  Employees in this position currently work four-days per week, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:15 PM.   

 

 

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:  Employees occupying positions of this class are responsible for determining the true and fair market value of real property in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.  This includes field data collection and analysis for tax assessment purposes utilizing a wide range of mass appraisal methods and techniques. Duties also include addressing taxpayers concerns on the public information counter, telephone inquiries, and preparation and defense of tax appeals.

• Physical inspection of all residential properties for assurance of consistent and correct data. 
• Determine market value considering the sales comparison and cost approaches utilizing mass appraisal and statistical techniques.
• Prepare and maintain work records and documents.
• Explain assessment policies and procedures to taxpayers.
• Prepare and defend appraisals before county and state boards of appeals.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1.  One year of residential appraisal experience within the last 5 years AND 70 college level classroom hours of appraisal courses approved by the Washington State Department of Licensing

                                                            OR

2.  Three years real estate sales experience within the last 5 years AND 70 college level classroom hours of appraisal courses approved by the Washington State Department of Licensing.

                                                            OR

3.  Two year college degree in Math or Real Estate

                                                            OR

4.  Two years of job experience in statistical or economic analysis

                                                            OR

5.  Four years of job experience in a combination of economic, statistical, or Real Estate analysis

                                                            OR

6.  Four year college degree with at least 15 credits in Real Estate, statistics, or a combination of both.

 

7.  One year of current experience working in an Assessor’s Office AND 70 college level classroom hours of appraisal courses.

 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience using PC applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.   Excel testing may be included as part of the selection process.  Experience in property tax assessment procedures.

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Possession of an Assessor’s Accreditation Certificate as required by the State of Washington or the ability to obtain accreditation within twelve months of hire.  The successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.  Employees in this classification are expected to drive their personal automobile on field assignments.  Offers of employment are made subject to the successful passage of a physical examination.  The successful candidate will serve a six month probationary period as an extension of the selection process: however this probationary period may be extended to twelve months.

 

SELECTION PROCESS:  Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and qualifications.  The most competitive applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

 

UNION MEMBERSHIP: The selected candidate must join the Teamsters Local 763 within 30 days of employment.

 

Class Code: 2612100

 

 

KING COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS 

RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER I

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

 

Provide a concise written response indicating your background in each of the following areas. 

1. Education and Experience

1. List your college degree(s), if any, (including major) and/or any relevant professional designations or licenses.
2. List your appraisal education.  Include credit hours, dates, course title and course sponsor.  Please indicate whether the hours were for continuing education or if the course was one with a test.
3. List your appraisal experience.  Include dates, if full time or list hours if less than full time and agency name in each position.
4. Describe your PC skills.  Specifically address your working knowledge and experience with Word, Excel, or other computer software.  Please give specific examples of skill level.

2. Describe situations and provide specific examples to demonstrate your flexibility and problem solving skills.

3. Demonstrate your knowledge of residential appraisal.  Specifically address the following areas:

                     A. List the key elements of the appraisal process.

B. Define and explain the selection of a good comparable.

C. List the steps involved in Highest and Best Use analysis.

4. Demonstrate your knowledge of the mass appraisal process.