Real Estate Appraisal Supervisor - Commercial/Industrial

What Success Looks Like In This Job

To supervise and direct operations and personnel in the real estate appraisal commercial/industrial section of the Adams County Assessor's Office. To perform supervisory functions such as hiring, training, and assigning work to staff.

• Oversees the real estate appraisal commercial/industrial section of the Assessor's Office. Assigns, coordinates and directs work of appraisers and trainees. Provides training guidance to staff as necessary.
• Develops, implements, and enforces the policies and procedures for the effective operation of the division. Interprets statutory requirements and tax guidelines and updates staff regarding changes.
• Implements different assessment approaches to property values including market, cost, income, and mass appraisals.
• Answers complex question regarding assessment process from the general public and staff. Investigates complaints and resolves assessment problems.
• Prepares cases and testifies before various boards and in district court regarding assessed value of property.
• Processes employee leave requests and approves time cards.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Property appraisal procedures, methods, and techniques.
• Statutes and regulations relating to real property, appraisals, and assessments.
• Various approaches to property valuations, including mass appraisals.
• Building design, construction materials, costs, and depreciation.
• County land values, neighborhood uses, and zoning regulations.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Supervisory principles and practices.
• Operate office equipment such as computers, copy and fax machines, and telephone systems.
• Interpret instructions into mathematical or diagram form.
• Classify real estate.
• Read and interpret maps, blueprints, and legal descriptions.
• Apply logical or scientific principles to define problems and collect data.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a commercial/industrial real estate appraiser, including experience providing guidance and training to staff in appraisal, as well as preparing and presenting appeal cases.
• Education and Training:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Additional coursework or training in real estate assessment and/or construction is preferred.
• License or Certificate:
  • Certified General Real Estate Appraiser's License is required.
  • Possession of, or the ability to obtain within two (2) weeks of employment, a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
• Requires travel throughout the County to perform appraisals.