Summary Summary With a growing portfolio of residential property parcels, King County's Department of Assessments is looking for interested applicants to apply for the Senior Appraiser position in our Residential Division to supervise Residential Appraisers who determine true and fair value of residential property for tax-assessment purposes. Just like the industry leaders in our region, we are looking for action oriented creative thinkers who can multi-task and bring their supervisory skills, appraisal technical skills and desire for excellence to this role. This position is integral to our commitment to be one of the Best Assessment Departments in North America. Are You.... * A Team-oriented creative thinker with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills? * Organized and attentive to detail with a strong customer focus and a genuine interest in the appraisal of residential real estate? * Technically savvy? Can you successfully use and teach others to use Microsoft products, iPads/tablets and other hardware and software business tools? * Able to learn, adapt and thrive in a work environment with multiple priorities and customer needs? * A capable and effective supervisor, who works collaboratively with your team to create success? * Able to demonstrate a genuine interest in residential real estate appraisal while sharing your knowledge and experience and developing skills of other residential appraisers? If so, then read on to see if this position is right for you. Job Duties The successful candidate will at a minimum demonstrate skill and ability to: * Lead, supervise, manage, and coordinate staff, providing evaluations of the quality and quantity of work. * Plan and provide oversight for the annual valuation process which involves the analysis and review of appraisal valuation models to achieve assessment consistency, equity, and equalization. Ability to use metrics and analytics to drive work success. * Provide critical analysis and review of technically complex properties for tax assessment purposes. The work performed by the Senior Appraiser requires the application of a wide range of appraisal knowledge, principles, techniques, statistics and statistical model building, building construction knowledge, workmanship, materials and departmental procedures. * Prepare and review appraisals of a comprehensive scope requiring adherence to RCWs, WACs and appraising procedures, ensure equitable and consistent determination of value according to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills We are looking for skilled and experienced applicants with: * Skill in providing supervision and oversight to staff to include planning, coordinating, and providing direction to team leads and members as well as monitoring accomplishment of day-to-day assignments and encouraging consistency, collaboration and teamwork. * Ability to manage the district's annual valuation process and collaborate with other senior appraisers to define and promote the goals and aspirations of the division and department * Ability to lead, coach and support employees in your section, and the division as needed, * Ability to provide general or specialized technical information to your team and the public regarding property assessments, mass appraisal activities and requirements, and property related information, * Skill at interpreting Washington State RCWs, Washington Administrative Code, Professional Appraisal Standards, and valuation guidelines to respond to internal and/or external customers over the telephone, in writing and/or in person, In addition, any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position, and: * Have experience as a King County Department of Assessments real property appraiser II or other recent residential property appraisal experience and satisfactory completion of 105 hours of appraisal course work OR any equivalent combination of recent and relevant education and/or experience. Verification of successful completion of courses is required. The following are required as a condition of employment as a Senior Appraiser: * Possession of an Assessor's Accreditation Certificate as required by the state of Washington or the ability to obtain accreditation within twelve (12) months of hire. * Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License; and * Ability to use a personal vehicle in the performance of field work assignments. A successful background check and reference review and pre-employment physical examination. Supplemental Information ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTS: An award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with over 200 employees and an annual budget of over $30 million, the department administers King County's property valuation and assessment process. The Assessor's Office has a significant impact on the funding received each year by a wide range of important County public services. The agency uses innovative business intelligence tools and cutting-edge technology to be more efficient with current resources and provide value-added services to taxpayers. The Department of Assessments has collaborative partnerships with 155 separate taxing districts and 39 cities. To learn more, please visit our website at: www.kingcounty.gov/Assessor Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. The work associated with this position will be performed both in-office and remotely. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to an alternate County worksite. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. This position is represented by Teamsters, L763 To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. This exciting employment opportunity is only open to all qualified applicants. A resume and cover letter and answers to the supplemental questions are required. Please contact Richard Watson, at 206-263-2356, or richard.watson@kingcounty.gov if you have any questions regarding this opportunity. WORK LOCATION: The primary work location for this position is the Black River Office Park, 900 Oakesdale Ave. SW, Renton, WA. A combination of remote telework and in-office work is currently required for this assignment. Field work is also a requirement for this position. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed mainly in an office and remote telework setting, and there will be field work also required to inspect properties throughout King County. This position is based in our Black River Facility in Renton, WA. Accommodation: If you need accommodation in the hiring process, or an alternate format of this announcement, please contact Richard Watson, at 206-263-2356, or richard.watson@kingcounty.gov for other options.