Commercial Appraiser 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.

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.

Acquires knowledge and analyzes legal and economic market conditions relevant to commercial property valuation for a defined appraisal timeframe

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

Prepares estimates of market value for commercial vacant land and improved real property using generally accepted appraisal standards for mass appraisal

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

Participates in informal value discussions, in person or by telephone, as requested by owners/consultants, to negotiate and offer settlement recommendations on completed records with notified values

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 Appraisal Manager

Supervises
:
None

Requirements Skills/Abilities

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

Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, finance, business, accounting or a related field, with at least one year of relevant property appraisal or commercial property sales or leasing experience preferred or an equivalent combination of pertinent education and professional/technical training, with at least 2 years of relevant property appraisal experience
If applicant is a current Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) Property Tax Professional registrant, a minimum of 1 year of commercial appraisal experience, and working toward a Level III classification is preferred.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle with current safety inspection and registration status and minimum state-mandated liability insurance is required
Basic computer and keyboard competence required

Other Aspects of the Job:

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 limited basis from May-July

WORK ENVIRONMENT Working Conditions

Positions in this class typically require repetitive motions, walking, talking and hearing, sitting or standing for prolonged…