Appraiser I - Commercial

Posting number: 2600299

Department: Assessor's Office

Job classification: Appraiser I - Commercial

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Real Estate

Summary

Build Your Career in Commercial Real Estate Appraisal with El Paso County

Are you analytical, detail-oriented, and interested in commercial real estate? Join El Paso County as an Appraiser I - Commercial and play an important role in ensuring fair and equitable property valuations that support essential public services throughout the community.

In this role, you'll combine fieldwork and office analysis as you inspect commercial properties, research market trends, review construction plans, analyze sales data, and determine property values in accordance with Colorado statutes and appraisal standards. Every day offers the opportunity to solve problems, work with a variety of property types, and collaborate with experienced appraisal professionals who are committed to accuracy and continuous learning.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, is comfortable interacting with business owners and property stakeholders, and takes pride in making objective, data-driven decisions. Whether you're beginning your appraisal career or bringing experience in commercial real estate, construction, property assessment, or valuation, you'll find opportunities to expand your knowledge and develop valuable technical skills.

If you're looking for meaningful work that combines analytical thinking, customer service, and professional growth while making a lasting impact on your community, we encourage you to apply and become part of the El Paso County Assessor's Office team.

This position gathers and analyzes descriptive data to determine the classification and value of commercial property for assessment purposes. Under close supervision, appraises improved and unimproved commercial property within El Paso County in accordance with State regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Administers fair and equitable assessment of improved and unimproved real property for assessment purposes. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.

Examples of duties

• Completes field work and input for real estate by using maps, legal descriptions, and building permits to verify site locations and addresses. 
• Inspects properties for construction, condition, and functional design and takes property measurements. Computes final estimation of property value by considering factors, such as replacement cost, depreciation, location, quality, design, sales comparison of similar property, and income potential.
• Obtains information on real estate property by interviewing persons familiar with the property and immediate surroundings, such as contractors, business owners, and realtors.
• Creates or revises property sketches. Ensures accurate square footage calculations for leased space areas. 
• Manages the property inventory.
• Ensures all new construction is placed into the system by utilizing permits granted by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.
• Reviews construction blueprints and updates Assessor's records to reflect changes in properties.
• Reviews all neighborhood and economic area factors with the Appraisal Manager and senior Appraisal staff.
• Considers location and trends or impending changes that could influence future value of property.
• Reviews sales documents to determine the degree of relationship between property and sales price.
• Prepares written reports, including a “footprint” sketch, exterior photograph, and list of physical characteristics of improvements; submits report to corroborate value.
• Prepares and presents evidence at hearings as to the validity of the appraisal of properties.