Commercial Operations & Appeals Specialist

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick County's Appraiser Office is seeking an experienced professional to manage mass appraisal processes, property listing databases, and annual review projects. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance with Kansas statutes and USPAP, and coordination with staff to meet schedules.

Responsibilities include responding to data requests, updating applications, supervising two support staff, and maintaining final review and appeal documentation to ensure timely and compliant results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Interprets mass appraisal standards.
• Completion of IAAO courses or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with property valuation and USPAP guidance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain procedures and databases supporting commercial valuation activities.
• Coordinate annual property review and appeal projects, ensuring timely completion.
• Respond to data requests and collaborate with IT and staff for system improvements.
• Supervise two support staff in data entry, document prep and related tasks.
• Direct quality-control reviews and maintain final review documentation.

Skills

Mass appraisal

Data management

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IAAO Course 101 - Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal

IAAO Course 102 – Income Approach to Valuation

IAAO Course 300 – Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal

IAAO Course 400 – Assessment Administration

USPAP

Kansas Property Tax Law

Orion Introduction and Overview of Basic Functionality

Tools

Data systems

Mass appraisal software

Job description

Sedgwick County's Appraiser Office is seeking an experienced professional to manage mass appraisal processes, property listing databases, and annual review projects. The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance with Kansas statutes and USPAP, and coordination with staff to meet schedules.

Responsibilities include responding to data requests, updating applications, supervising two support staff, and maintaining final review and appeal documentation to ensure timely and compliant results.