Appraiser III - Commercial

Weld County Government is searching for a Commercial Appraiser for the Assessor's office (Greeley, CO).

This position is responsible for the valuation and assessment of commercial and industrial real property for property tax purposes. It requires the appraisal of complex commercial and industrial properties using the required approaches to value and mass appraisal procedures. Work involves ensuring that values are correct and completed within the specified deadlines. This position works with the other commercial and industrial appraisers to complete appraisal assignments. In addition, this position is responsible for providing information to the general public concerning the assessment and appeals processes, and for defending property value in protest and appeals.



In addition to the Weld County benefits, the Assessor’s Office offers flexible work schedules for well-performing employees including modified work week and hybrid remote work opportunities.

Data Collection - 20%

• Performs field work to collect inventory of property characteristics for the valuation of property. This includes inspecting, measuring, classifying, drawing and photographing buildings or equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Enters property characteristic and valuation data into the Assessor’s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system efficiently and accurately following standards and guidelines.
• Accurately locates property by address, legal description and map.

Valuation of Property - 25%

• Values and maintains all vacant land and all commercial and industrial land and improvements in an assigned geographic area following mass appraisal standards and guidelines.
• Confirms sales and reviews results to determine the validity of sales and their applicability to the mass appraisal process.
• Participates in and reviews mass appraisal analysis to verify accurate valuation.
• Reviews the development of market trends, cost and other factors affecting value
• Reviews income and expense data for commercial properties for use in the income approach to value.
• Prepares and interprets a variety of reports including productivity reports, appraisal reports, sales reports and data validation reports.
• Monitors workload, works in an efficient and organized manner and meets deadlines and goals.

Property Appeals - 20%

• Interviews taxpayers and/or their representatives during the appeals process, analyzes data for the appeal, prepares and presents individual appraisals and reports for the County Board of Equalization hearings, Court or State level appeals.

Special Projects - 10%

• Completes special projects as required to ensure the data required for listing, classifying and valuing property is tracked accurately.

Communication - 25%

• Confers with taxpayers, tax representatives, accountants, attorneys and other appraisers to explain the taxation process and procedures.
• Communicates effectively in verbal and written form with administrative staff, appraisal staff, supervisors and managers.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees, governmental agencies, professionals, builders, and the public.
• Confers with taxpayers, tax representatives, accountants, attorneys and other appraisers to explain the taxation process and procedures.
• Interacts with property owners, real estate professionals and municipalities to gather information pertinent to listing property for assessment purposes.
• Monitors current procedures and offers suggestions and ideas for ways to improve the processes.

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years Appraisal experience in commercial industrial property for ad valorem taxation preferred or any combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability, subject to the approval of the Assessor.
• 1 year Experience in working with Microsoft Excel and Word

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree and 1 year Supplemented by work in appraisal, real estate, business administration, economics or related field.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organize workload to achieve objectives and successfully work under deadline pressure in an ever-changing environment of increasing workload.
• Ability to logically reason through a problem and exercise independent judgment
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance once projects are assigned
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of building materials, terminology, building construction plans or appraisal principles and practices.
• Ability to read plat maps, GIS parcel maps and building permits in order to identify property and buildings accurately
• Excellent computer skills – knowledge of Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of basic math skills
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Real Estate Appraiser Ad Valorem Appraisal License within 1-1/2 Yrs (Required)
• Driving is essential in this position.
• Candidate must have a valid Driver’s License, Liability Insurance and use of personal vehicle (Upon Hire Required)
• Candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation and if hired, will be subject to continuous monthly MVR monitoring and random drug screens throughout employment. (Upon Hire Required)
• Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.