Senior Commercial Appraiser-Special Properties Section Job Fort Worth area,Texas USA,Real Estate/Property

Description

To collect and analyze physical, locational, legal and economic characteristics for commercial property accounts in Tarrant county and use TAD-specific mass appraisal software and generally accepted appraisal techniques to develop and defend estimates of market value determinations for given appraisal cycle. To have knowledge of the principals, practices, and approaches to property appraisal, including mass appraisal and have knowledge of the Texas Property Tax Code and its provisions applicable to commercial property appraisals

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Locates/ discovers (using building permits and other means), performs on-site inspections, measures, collects and/or verifies previously collected data, and classifies improved and unimproved commercial properties for valuation purposes

Performs accurate data entry to update and maintain commercial account data using TAD-specific mass appraisal system and utilizes other ancillary software including MS Office, Marshall Valuation Services, and Pictometry.

Applies cost, market, and income approaches and appropriate rate tables, depreciation schedules, and other pertinent factors in arriving at commercial property market values

Adhere to established policies, procedures, and statutory requirements in performing appraisal task and determining market values

Add, delete, and correct inaccurate commercial property account information

Utilize a computer workstation and available applications software to retrieve, manipulate, and input data

Responds to inquiries, complaints, and informational request from property owners or their authorized agents over the telephone, in person, and/or via written correspondence

Represents the district in informal value protest sessions

Prepares and presents information and defends appraisal district values before the Appraisal Review Board

Performs other duties as assigned commensurate with the job level

Reports To
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Commercial Division Manager

Supervises
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None

Requirements

Skills/Abilities
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To attend a required series of TDLR-mandated appraisal courses and successfully pass all examinations within a designated timeframe
To demonstrate strong written and interpersonal or public communication skills
To thoroughly and accurately perform basic research, mathematical and statistical computations and data analysis
To attain a proficient working knowledge of key portions of the Texas Property Tax Code
To attain a proficient working knowledge of IAAO and USPAP Standards
To work cooperatively and productively with managers, co-workers, property owners or property tax consultants in a courteous and professional manner

Education/Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, finance, accounting, or a related field plus at least two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of pertinent education, and/or professional/technical training, including at least three years of relevant property appraisal experience (recognized professional appraisal designations may be substituted for experience)
If applicant is a current Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) Property Tax Professional registrant, a minimum of 2 years of commercial appraisal experience, and working toward a Level III classification or RPA is preferred.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle with current safety inspection and registration status and minimum state-mandated liability insurance is required
Intermediate level computer and keyboard competence required

Other Aspects of the Job
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Commitment to teamwork and in providing exceptional public service
Must successfully pass a criminal background investigation and other job-related pre-employment screening and assessment measures
Must be willing to work some weekends and/or nights on a…