Appraiser II - Residential

The Boulder County Assessors Office is seeking to hire a Appraiser II - Residential. This Appraiser II - Residential performs a variety of complex duties associated with the collection and analysis of descriptive data related to residential properties. Under general supervision, researches, prepares and presents valuation explanations or appraisals which may include County Board of Equalization, Binding Arbitration, and Abatements assigned by the supervisor, Appraisal Deputy, or Assessor.

This is a full-time, benefited position. This position will work Monday - Thursday7:00am - 5:30pm. This position will work remotely and out of 1325 Pearl St., Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime).
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
Hiring Salary Range: $67,032.00 - $81,768.00 Annually
Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: March 4th
• First Round Interviews: March 11th
• Second Round Interviews: March 18th
• Reference Check: March 25th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month. Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.
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1. Locate, research, prepare, review, analyze, and present information pertaining to assigned residential property in Boulder County for proper valuation levels and equitability
2. Under minimal supervision, develop and implement market data relating to the mass appraisal process of assigned residential properties
3. Confirm sales with buyer and/or seller to understand the real property conveyed
4. Perform field inspections as necessary
5. Contribute to the development of fair and equitable valuations for all types of residential properties
6. Assist, educate, and gather property specific information from the public during protest periods
7. With minimal assistance prepares high quality hearing documents and represents the Boulder County Assessor's Office at the Assessor level, County Board of Equalization and Binding Arbitration level of Appeals and Abatements
8. Ability to produce high quality work with few errors and reports with no errors
9. Must be team oriented and maintain a calm and professional demeanor with colleagues and the public
10. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community
11. Perform other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job
12. May be reassigned in emergency situations
13. Performs related work, as required
14. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications andwill not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of appraisal experience or one residential reappraisal cycle. Additional related education may count towards required experience.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 90 days, a valid Colorado Driver's License
  
• Applicants must have a clean driving record
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ad Valorem Licensure Required or Licensed Appraisal license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Some knowledge of property appraisal procedures, methods, and techniques; considerable knowledge of building design, construction, materials, and county land values, uses and zoning.
• Some knowledge of existing assessment laws and regulations as they apply to appraisal techniques and valuations; ability to translate/apply laws and regulations to property assessment.
• Computer literacy including Windows based systems and some knowledge of other software including CoStar, Apex, Microsoft Word suite of software, GIS and Pictometry
• Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, and legal descriptions.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, property owners, professional representatives, contractors, developers, other employees and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Stands or walks 90% of the time while in the field. Utilizes full scope of visual capacity in order to conduct appraisal processes and operate automated equipment. Constant use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling performance of appraisal duties and the operation of relevant equipment. Spends 50% of the time sitting and 50% of the time either standing or walking. Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs. Uses carts, dollies or other equipment to carry an excess of 25 lbs. Occasionally stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties. Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, etc.
Employment Type: Full-time