Senior Commercial Real Estate Appraiser; III or IV

Senior Commercial Real Estate Appraiser (III or IV)

Employment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular

Pay Range: $68,953.

Location: Castle Rock, CO

Overtime Exempt: Y

Elected Office / Department: ASSESSOR

Keep the Appraisal Work You Love. Leave the 24/7 Grind Behind.

This position performs advanced professional commercial real property appraisal work, competently and in a manner that is independent, impartial, and objective. The Appraiser position is expected to possess significant, independent and direct experience in the valuation of complex real property such improved commercial and industrial real estate, including a comprehensive knowledge of the three approaches to value.

Classification (level) and compensation is based on qualifications and experience as it relates to the position.

Appraiser III:
The pay range is $68,953 - $103,429 annually.

Appraiser IV:
The pay range is $78,364 - $117,546 annually.

Work Schedule:

This position offers a flexible, hybrid schedule once probation is complete, withthe option of one day of remote work per week and 5/8, 4/10, or 4/5/9 work schedule options.

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefits package — including medical,dental, vision, and retirement plans — plus a wide range of additional resources to support your health, growth, and overall well-being.

• Completes field inspections, measurements, property data collection, and sketches for commercial and industrial properties, including both the physical inspection and blueprint review of a project. Monitors project progress and percentage of completion, including core and shell construction and tenant finish. Once structures reach full completion, identifies all characteristics per Marshall Valuation manual, applies Cost, Market and Income models, and reconciles property value.
• Completes field work and input for commercial and industrial vacant land. Conducts field inspections for identifying subdivision infrastructure, agricultural use, and land attributes. Maintains existing land valuation models, recognizes the need for new models, and creates them according to appropriate stratification. Applies appropriate subdivision discounting methodology annually per Division of Property Taxation (DPT) guidelines.
• Participates in County Board of Equalization hearings; completes Value Data Summaries for submission, utilizing the three approaches to value, for CBOE appeals and Abatements. Completes Assessor Protest appeal assignments during annual appeal season, including responding to inquiries, analyzing applied valuation models and interpreting petitioner submissions such as operating statements, comparable sales and other information.
• Acts as an expert witness in the defense and support of such appeals including Abatements, Boards of Assessment Appeals, Arbitrations, and District Court cases. Works closely with the Appeals Administrator, Commercial Appraisal Supervisor, Assessor Administration, and County Attorney’s Office during the appeals process. Composes USPAP compliant Standard 1 Appraisal Reports in preparation of litigation for certain high-level appeals. Acts as an advisor to these same parties as to the final disposition of appeals.
• Completes sales verification including Costar review; research with buyers, sellers, brokers and other market participants; performs field reviews, sale validation and input into the Assessor’s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system and spreadsheets.
• Conducts property reviews for omitted and incorrect information, quality control reports and classification concerns. Work may include in-person and telephone interaction with property owners and their agents. Provides education and information to property owners regarding…