Sr Comm Prop Appraiser

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SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Position Description

POSITION CONTROL NUMBERS: AP1016A, AP1017A FLSA STATUS: NPOSITION DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, this position performs commercial/industrial appraisals for the most complex and highest valued properties and provides advanced appraisal functions and analytical expertise. Also provides expert witness testimony on all commercial/industrial properties under appeal at the Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA). Performs other duties as assigned. This position is supervised by the Commercial Appraisal Manager.

25% Hearings. Represents Shawnee County in the defense of values at all levels of appeal including the Board of Tax Appeals. Prepares evidence and case materials for commercial/industrial real estate cases under appeal at the Board of Tax Appeals. (This evidence is subject to further judicial review.) Reviews and critiques evidence presented by property owners and their agents. Reviews and evaluates prior appeal data and any new data submitted by property owner (agent) including but not limited to the review of rent rolls, operating statements, leases and fee appraisals.

Works closely with the County Counselor in developing defense strategies. Discusses cases with upper management and makes recommendations regarding the advisability of settlement or pursuing to formal hearing. Provides expert witness testimony which is subject to cross examination. Answers property owner and/or agent’s questions and inspects property if necessary. Discusses cases and exchanges information with property owners and their bona fide representatives.

Makes adjustments to value when warranted.

20% Income Analysis, Modeling And Setting Benchmarks. Collects and analyzes income and expense data.

Reviews published reports and financial data (rent rolls, listings, operating statements, etc.) to determine the predominant ranges of rental rates, vacancy rates, expense rates and other elements of the income approach to value. Stratifies and analyzes sales. Creates models for each different property type. Describes the differences between each property type and any contributory factors affecting value. Surveys property owners and reviews existing files for income, expense and occupancy rates.

Sets benchmarks and guidelines for valuation. Documents rationale and justification for values in a narrative report format to be used by management.

20% Collect And Classify Commercial/Industrial Property Characteristics. Measures and lists new and existing structures by on-site visits and/or an analysis of blueprints and verifies current property use and occupancy. Calculates building area and other dimensional information and produces sketches of structures that will be useful in the appraisal process. Takes current photos of all structures from different angles when necessary.

15% Estimate Commercial/Industrial Property Values. Prepares income and cost approaches to value for all assigned properties and reviews sales to ensure that the results are in line with recent market activity. Assists in the office and field training of new personnel and the supervision and quality assurance checks of other appraisers.

10% Sales Analysis. Verifies conditions of sales and validity of sale prices. Inspects sold properties on site.

Measures and verifies property characteristics and verifies the current property use and occupancy. Stratifies and analyzes sales. Takes current photos of all structures from different angles.

5% Service To The Public. Answers appraisal-related questions and provides information to property owners and their bona fide representatives.

5% Quality Assurance. Assists the Commercial Appraisal Manager with reviewing the quality of work performed by Commercial Real Property Specialist(s), Commercial Real Property Appraiser(s), and Commercial Real Property Appraiser Trainee(s). Also provides valuable feedback to assist other commercial appraisers with making decisions that will influence the valuation process. This category needs added

Knowledge of:
Advance appraisal methodology with an emphasis on the income approach especially pertaining to high value, complex properties. The Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system as well as PC-based programs used in statistical analysis. Income and expense analysis and familiarity with various types of complex leases and rental agreements. Statutes and state guidelines relating to the appraisal of commercial real property.…