Senior Appraiser

Shelby County; Columbiana (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Appraiser position at Shelby County, Alabama, is a full-time, salaried role within the Property Tax Department. It supervises field appraisals and performs reviews for commercial properties including office buildings, apartments, condos and retail, while also training junior staff and setting values within the taxing jurisdiction.

The role requires strong appraisal background, a valid Alabama license or designation, and the ability to explain calculations to taxpayers.

Qualifications

• Alabama Certified Appraiser designation or equivalent license required.
• Experience in commercial property appraisal or income valuations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to perform field inspections.

Responsibilities

• Handle real property appraisals primarily for commercial property including income valuations, office buildings, apartments, condos, and retail.
• Supervise, assign and review work of Real Property Appraisers; plan in-house training.
• Explain calculations of property values to taxpayers and assist in court research as needed.
• Assume Chief Appraiser responsibilities during absence; conduct field inspections and measure property.
• Analyze data to create ratio studies and determine capitalization rates.

Skills

Property appraisal

Team supervision

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field

High school diploma + 7 years appraisal experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The Senior Appraiser is a full-time, salaried, classified service position performing work for the Property Tax Commissioner,Administrator and/or Chief Appraiser, the Senior Appraiser supervises/performs field appraisals primarily for commercial property including commercial and income properties, office buildings, apartments, condos, and retail. Performs, reviews and quality control checks appraisals. Trains subordinate appraisal staff personnel (Appraiser I). Sets values for all types of properties (primarily for commercial property including commercial and income properties, office buildings, apartments, condos, and retail) within the taxing jurisdiction. Assists in Countywide appraisal program. Deals with more complex appraisal material for both Residential and Commercial properties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handles real property appraisals primarily for commercial property including income valuations, office buildings, apartments, condos, industrial and retail.
• Supervises, assigns and reviews work of Real Property Appraisers with emphasis on cost index and ratio studies. Plans and implements in-house training programs as required by the Alabama Department of Revenue, Property Tax Division.
• Explains calculations of property values to tax payers.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Chief Appraiser during his/her absence.
• Assists appraisers in the performance of their duties. Measures and lists real estate improvements.
• Performs field inspections to determine type and use of buildings.
• Calculates values of land and improvements using field sketches, computer drawings, calculation programs and other recognized appraisal techniques.
• Analyzes data to create ratio studies; prices land, creates building cost indexes, and determines other appropriate gauges of value.
• Analyzes and records building material applications and types of construction.
• Collects and analyzes data from deeds, mortgages, leases, and other sources to establish value of all real property.
• Works with the Property Tax Commissioner, Administrator or Chief Appraiser to perform research and maintain documentation for Court Cases.
• Analyzes rental/lease data to establish current investor requirements concerning income-producing properties to establish appropriate rates for capitalization of income.
• Utilizes standard drafting tools and construction techniques to calculate square footage.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma and seven years of experience in all areas of appraisal OR a BS or BA degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field and three years of experience in all areas of appraisal.
• Alabama Certified Appraiser designation from the Alabama Department of Revenue or Alabama Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser License through the State Real Estate Appraisal Board.
• Any other required courses by the State of Alabama.
• Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Alabama Certified General Real Property Appraiser License through the State Real Estate Appraisal Board.
• IAAO Designation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed equally indoors and outdoors. Subject to weather extremes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is medium in nature and involves sitting, walking and lifting. Must be able to withstand adverse weather conditions. Must be able to endure extended periods in an automobile while reviewing parcels of land around the County.

EXAMINATIONS

No written or performance examination will be required for this position. Applicants are screened and certified based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience and other requirements as outlined in this Position Announcement and denoted on their Job Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST OFFER DRUG SCREENING

Shelby County is committed to providing and maintaining a drug-free work environment. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicants are required to pass a drug test conducted at a test site designated by Shelby County.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT POST OFFER MEDICAL EXAMINATION

As a condition of employment after receiving a job offer for this position applicants are required to pass a physical examination conducted by a licensed physician designated by Shelby County.Shelby County, Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.