REAL ESTATE APPRAISER (Appraiser) - Range 12 / AMEA

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking an entry-level Appraiser within the Finance - Property Appraisal department. The role involves applying standard appraisal techniques to determine property values, with learning opportunities in traditional and mass appraisal methods.

Responsibilities include field inspections for inventory and validation, plus analyzing market information to support valuation decisions. Remote work may be possible after probation per policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and related experience in real estate, accounting, or management.
• Associate’s degree with 2 years of related experience.
• High school diploma with 4 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level professional appraisal work using routine appraisal techniques to determine property value.
• Learn and apply traditional and mass appraisal techniques.
• Conduct field inspections of properties for inventory and validation purposes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration, Business Management, Engineering or a related discipline

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration, Business Management, Engineering or a related discipline

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

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

HOURS OF WORK

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

LOCATION

632 W 6th Ave, 3rd Floor - City Hall

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.

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.

To be considered for employment, candidates 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 supervision, Appraisers perform entry-level professional appraisal work of real or personal property through the routine application of appraisal techniques to determine the valuation of the property. Appraisers learn and apply traditional and mass appraisal techniques. Performs field inspections of properties for inventory and validation purposes. Collects, analyzes market information to determine property value.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration, Business Management, Engineering or a related discipline and experience in real estate sales or management, construction management, engineering, comprehensive planning, accounting, banking, business management, or a related field.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business or Public Administration, Business Management, Engineering or a related discipline and two (2) years of experience in real estate sales or management, construction management, engineering, comprehensive planning, accounting, banking, business management, or a related field.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and four (4) years of experience in real estate sales or management, construction management, engineering, comprehensive planning, accounting, banking, business management, or a related field.

All applicants must possess and/or complete:

• 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.

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 candidates.

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, 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 based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate'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 candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

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.

National Guard and Organized Military Reserves Members Seeking Interview Preference

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.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.