JOB SUMMARY

Discovers, collects, researches, analyzes, and correlates sales price, income and lease data, and building and property attributes of all sold commercial properties. Determines economic neighborhoods (physical groupings) of commercial properties throughout the county to be used in the modeling process. Develops and maintains appraisal standards and guidelines and income tables. Trains staff in the theory, use, and application of the commercial appraisal standards and income tables.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field, plus three (3) years of appraisal experience OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience, with one (1) year as a Commercial Appraiser I in the Salt Lake County Assessor's Office.

Must be a Certified General Appraiser.

Must have an Ad-Valorem General designation issued by the Utah State Tax Commission.

A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.  A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Validates and documents commercial sales. Discovers, collects, researches, analyzes, and correlates sales price, income and lease data, and building and property attributes of all sold commercial properties, including improved properties, vacant land, greenbelt, and condominiums.
• Determines economic neighborhoods (physical groupings) of commercial properties throughout the county to be used in the modeling process.
• Develops and maintains appraisal standards and guidelines and income tables to be used by the Commercial Ad Valorem Appraisers.
• Trains staff in the theory, use, and application of the commercial appraisal standards and income tables.
• Appraises all types of commercial properties.
• Defends values at Local and State Board of Equalization hearings.
• Reviews assessment rolls.
• Specializes in the appraisal of complex properties and special projects.
• Assists the Division Administrator to research and respond to the Assessor, Mayor, Council Members, other Elected Officials, and the public on difficult or controversial situations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of: 

• Computerized Mass Appraisal software and systems
• Standard Real Estate Appraisal techniques and practices, including cost, market, and income approaches to value
• Social and economic factors affecting real property values
• Complicated statistical programs and the development of formulas for use in analyzing sales and developing cost tables
• Federal, state, and local real estate and personal property appraisal regulations
• Utah Code - Property Tax Act
• Salt Lake County Tax System
• State Ad Valorem tax regulations
• GIS Software and uses
• Local area real estate values
• Building trades and construction terminology

Skills and Abilities to: 

• Write appraisal reports
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Plan, direct, and monitor the work of others
• Prioritize and organize work
• Utilize personal computers and job-specific software such as databases, spreadsheets, and word processing and presentation programs
• Write standards and guidelines
• Work under pressure, meet difficult deadlines, and set priorities for multiple tasks
• Work effectively in a dynamic environment, both independently and in a team setting
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Demonstrate organizational skills, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
• Effectively apply general principles to specific conditions

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The majority of the work is performed in the field and the usual office setting. Field visits may be over a variety of building construction sites, outdoor terrain, and during varied weather conditions.

This position requires the ability to climb, walk, sit, kneel, and bend in varied outdoor terrain to access properties, collect field data, and perform measurements.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

The State of Utah has legislated that ad valorem real property appraisal work must comply with federally regulated appraisal standards.

The successful incumbent must possess and maintain a Utah Appraiser License, and in accordance with the State appraiser designation program pursuant to Utah Code Ann. 59-2-701 and 59-2-702, obtain a State Ad Valorem Appraisal Designation. Additionally, the incumbent must maintain the license and designation by completing 28 hours of continuing education every two years.

In accordance with Salt Lake County Policy #5415, Training Repayment Agreement, the Assessor’s Office will require the successful applicant to remain employed with the Assessor’s Office for a minimum of two years after earning a license (all levels) or repay the County for the expenses incurred for the education and/or training.

The successful incumbent may not perform appraisals within Salt Lake County independently of this position as this has been deemed a conflict of interest by the Salt Lake County Attorney.