APPRAISAL ANALYST - Range 15 / AMEA

Anchorage — Finance; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a skilled Senior Appraiser to perform mass appraisal work, developing statistical models for property valuation and leading junior staff. The role requires strong data analysis, market data collection, and ability to train colleagues.

The position emphasizes use of traditional and mass appraisal technologies, with opportunities for remote work after probation and a focus on accuracy in valuation for multiple property types.

Qualifications

• Mass appraisal field experience and statistical modeling skills.
• Advanced data analysis capabilities for property valuation.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior staff in appraisal projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform mass appraisal work developing statistical models with computer assistance.
• Appraise personal, residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
• Collect and analyze raw sales data, develop Market/Cost/Income models, and test them.
• Conduct field market inquiries and data verifications; perform rental and cost surveys.
• Provide lead direction to staff and train new equal grade employees.

Skills

Mass appraisal

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Lead direction

Excel

SPSS

R

Cost valuation tables

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Public Administration/Business Administration/Planning or related

Master’s degree in Economics/Public Administration/Business Administration/Planning or related

Associate’s degree in Economics/Public Administration/Business Administration/Planning or related

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SPSS

R

Job description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT

: Finance - Property Appraisal Commercial

HOURS OF WORK

: Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 5:00pm during Probation. Schedule may change to 9/80 or other similar after probation.

LOCATION

: City Hall - 632 W 6th Ave, 7th Floor

Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

Under general supervision, performs technical research-oriented, mass-appraisal work in the valuation of property involving the development of statistical models with computer assistance. Duties include appraising personal, residential, commercial, and industrial properties utilizing both traditional and mass appraisal technologies. Duties cover collecting and analyzing raw sales data using computer sorting and statistical packages, developing Market, Cost, and Income statistical models, implementing and testing statistical models, making field market inquiries, and sales data verifications; including rental surveys, expense-ratio surveys, sales surveys, leasehold research, and cost research. Duties include development of cost valuation tables. The duties also include providing lead direction for other employees by making specific duty assignments and reporting back as to the quality and quantity of work being completed by junior grade staff. Duties also include review and training of new equal grade staff and junior grade staff. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent,
• and
• seven
• (7)
• years of experience in the appraisal of real and/or personal property, of which one
• (1)
• year must have been as a Senior Appraiser with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
• OR
• Associate’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or a related discipline,
• and
• five
• (5)
• years of experience in the appraisal of real and/or personal property, of which one
• (1)
• year must have been as a Senior Appraiser with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or a related discipline,
• and
• three
• (3)
• years of experience in the appraisal of real and/or personal property, of which one
• (1)
• year must have been as a Senior Appraiser with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
• OR
• Master’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or a related discipline,
• and
• one
• (1)
• year of experience in the appraisal of real and/or personal property.

Must possess and/or obtain:

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire

Preference:

• International Association of Assessment Officers (IAAO) designation
• Alaska Association of Assessment Officers (AAAO) member
• MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute
• 3 years mass appraisal experience
• 3 years commercial real estate appraisal experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) or R, in the context of mass appraisal

Additional Important Information

Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to

http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify

.

E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the

MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

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All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment.The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service

Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.