Salary : $3,024.66 - $3,833.93 Biweekly
Location : Renton, WA
Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 35 hrs/week
Job Number: 2025-25205
Department: DOA - Assessor's Office
Division: Residential Appraisal
Opening Date: 08/11/2025
Closing Date: 8/25/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: K1 : PP&OCED L763-Assessments
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 35 hours/week
Summary With a growing portfolio of residential property parcels, King County's Department of Assessments is looking for interested applicants to apply for the Residential Appraiser II position to develop models, lead teams and 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 are able to multi-task and bring their 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. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENTSAn award-winning leader and innovator in government property assessments, with 210 employees and an annual budget of over $37 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.aspx: Job DutiesTHE OPPORTUNITY: The most qualified applicants will be able - To function as a team lead, coordinating a group of Residential Appraiser I's and serving as a trainer, consensus builder, workload facilitator and resource.
- To coordinate, test, lead and train the team in utilizing new technology and applications.
- To utilize statistical modeling tools for analysis and documentation.
- To collaboratively assure consistent, fair and equitable appraisals.
- To develop, calibrate, test and lead the implementation of regression models and other approaches to the valuation of a universe of properties.
Are You....- An action-oriented creative thinker with strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills?
- Passionate about data and modeling with a keen sense and understanding on how to use data to improve operations?
- A strong team leader with collaboration, training and team-building skills and can you motivate and lead change?
- Organized and attentive to detail with a strong customer focus and a genuine interest in the appraisal of real estate?
- Technologically savvy? Can you successfully use Microsoft products and business tools
- A Planner and can you manage your time as a team lead and the time of your team to maximize potential?
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsWE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WITH:- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a collaborative, team environment.
- Customer focus with a dedication to integrity, ethics, trust and values.
- Demonstrated understanding of the effect of market influences on the valuation of waterfront, complex high value properties, urban and rural neighborhoods and environmentally impacted properties.
- Working knowledge of multiple regression output and reliability indicators together with other appraisal tools as they relate to model building for uniform property assessments.
- Ability to read and understand departmental and county procedures, legal documents, RCW and WAC rules, jurisdictional policies and detailed property records.
- Proficiency and ease in using business productivity tools and cutting-edge technology in your everyday work; (We use iPads, Microsoft Office Suite and other assessment related tools).
- Exceptional listening skills and the ability to keep up with evolving business needs through flexibility and rapid integration of new concepts.
- Confidence in making decisions with problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to train and develop appraisal skills for your team, peers and other DOA staff.
Any combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position above, and to include:
- One (1) year of residential mass appraisal experience within the last five (5) years. Experience must be supplemented with:
- Sixty (60) hours of real estate appraisal education
- Successful completion of a statistical modeling class, or the ability to successfully complete the class within the first six (6) months of hire.
Acceptable appraisal courses may be sponsored by Washington State Department of Revenue, IAAO, The Appraisal Institute, National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers or other major appraisal organizations and accredited colleges.
The following are required as a condition of employment as a Residential Appraiser II:
- Possession of an Assessor's Accreditation Certificate as required by the state of Washington, or the ability to successfully obtain accreditation within the first twelve (12) months of employment;
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License; and
- Successfully complete background and reference checks and pre-employment physical examination.
Supplemental InformationForbes 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 , 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) EmployerNo 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.
To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. A resume and cover letter and answers to the supplemental questions are required. 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. If you have any questions or need accommodation please contact Alicia Warren at or by phone at 206-263-2264.
The applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications and indicate through an analysis of their submitted application materials that they possess the most competitive background in direct and recent job-related experience, knowledge, skill, abilities and training may be called for further selection processing. Additional selection process analysis may include but is not limited to written and performance exams, written work submittals, web-based/online examinations, oral panel and/or manager interviews.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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As a team leader of other Residential Appraisers, please explain the motivation and style of your leadership. As a team leader, how will you measure your success?
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Residential parcels are broken up into 89 defined market areas by King County Department of Assessments. In your opinion what are the advantages of such a practice? What are the disadvantages?
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What is regressivity as it relates to assessment practices? Why is it important that we pay close attention to regressivity?
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Please identify your completed education or coursework relevant to the requirements of this position. Please provide course name and date. If necessary, please attach a file to document this information.
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Do you have one (1) year of residential mass appraisal experience within the last five (5) years?
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Have you completed sixty (60) hours of real estate appraisal education?
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Have you completed a statistical modeling class within the last five (5) years?
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If you answered Yes to questions 5, 6, and 7 above, please provide the specifics of your experience and education. If necessary, please attach an additional document to your application materials.
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