Commercial Appraiser III

Commercial Appraiser III

Salary

$33.63 Hourly

Location

Ada County Courthouse, 200 W. Front St., Boise, ID

Job Type

Full-Time with Benefits

Job Number

03051

Department

Assessor

Division

Appraisal

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

9/9/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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General Summary

Please Note: This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2100 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Development Services team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by 40%, including:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave starting on day one
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems, with 11.96% employer contribution
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a401(k)
• Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

It is our goal to provide the best service possible, and we look forward to helping you. Learn more about Ada County Assessors Office by visiting their website.

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY:

Performs field and office duties with minimum supervision in connection with the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property; is a Deputy Assessor; and performs related work as required. The position is located in the Ada County Assessors Office.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Work includes appraisal of small commercial real property through large, complex and difficult commercial and industrial property. The complexity of a typical commercial real property appraisal requires considerable in-depth research for market data on sales, incomes (rents), operating expenses, capitalization rates (CAP) (rate of return on investment). This information is difficult to obtain from property owners, agents, property managers, fee appraisers and Real Estate Agent/Brokers, due to the degree of confidentiality placed on this information in the market place. Market data is obtained from numerous sources. The nature of commercial-industrial appraisal requires a greater degree of complexity in defending assessed values to property owners, their agents, property managers, fee appraisers, tax consultants, real estate agent/brokers, Board of Equalization, and State Board of Tax Appeals and District Court.

Essential Functions

• Performs research on and inspects property to gather data required for appraisals, such as zoning, size, use, location, quality of construction, depreciation, cost, income and market data;
• Keeps informed on market trends, cost and other factors affecting value of real property;
• Interviews taxpayers to explain basis for current assessments;
• Analyzes leases, sales contracts and agreements to see how terms, rents, interest rates and CAP rates effect market value;
• Develops a data bank of market sales of each type of buildings, long and short term lease and rental rates, operating expenses to develop allowable expense rates, CAP rates, and do this on each type of property as each are different enough to require separate studies;
• Reviews areas being assessed and checks complaints of taxpayers;
• Performs data entry of commercial characteristics on applicable form, building both model and permanent file record;
• Interprets departmental procedure as set forth by the Assessor;
• May be called on to assist on difficult and complex cases involving residential real property;
• Collects and verifies the accuracy of assessment data and assures the correct data is in the official file for each property; and
• Uses PC and mainframe computer systems to build and compile market data banks.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains records, makes reports and performs a variety of technical tasks related to the above responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• Must have experience in the real estate appraisal field and completion of a standard high school course;
• College or International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) courses in real property appraisal and/or graduation from a college or university of recognized standing in related courses to real estate or appraisal preferred;
• Must be or become a Certified Tax Assessment Evaluator by the Idaho Tax Commission within one year of hire;
• Knowledge of building construction practices;
• Knowledge of building and land values;
• Knowledge of the functions of the Assessors Office;
• Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles and practices of commercial-industrial real property appraisal supplemented by skill gained in applying this knowledge to a variety of complex and difficult work assignments;
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes and procedures related to the appraisal process;
• Knowledge of the effects of social, economic and political trends on property values;
• Knowledge of the practical application of appropriate aspects of realty, architecture, construction, agriculture, etc., as they relate to the appraisal process;
• Ability to read and understand building construction plans and specifications, photographs and blueprints;
• Ability to plan a logical approach to an appraisal problem;
• Ability to exercise ingenuity, resourcefulness and judgment in collecting sales, cost, income and other social and economic data affecting property value;
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in obtaining the cooperation of others;
• Ability to prepare supporting data in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to determine the most effective method of communication, either verbal or written;
• Ability to give direction to junior level appraisers, review their work and evaluate performance.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• The Appraisers furnish their own transportation throughout the county;
• Must have and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license and pass a driving record check;
• Must adhere to a professional code of ethics as a sworn Deputy Assessor.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Typically the work requires the Appraiser to visit each property assigned;
• The Appraiser must visit construction sites to gather information on the structure being built;
• Frequently the Appraiser visits and inspects other property in order to ascertain value. These inspections or visits require the Appraiser to move over the land and inspect various parts of structure;
• Sometimes the incumbent must negotiate fences, hazardous or steep terrain with rough and rocky surfaces;
• At times the Appraiser may be exposed to dogs and/or farm animals and snakes;
• The Appraiser must be able to locate section markers on the ground.

DISCLAIMER:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

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Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.

Healthcare:

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC

01

I understand that vacations/time-off will not be approved from the day after Memorial Day until the 2nd Monday in July due to heavy workloads.

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that Commercial Appraisers drive their own personal vehicles for field inspections and are reimbursed at the federal rate.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that a GPS unit will be carried when performing all field inspections and I need to have basic knowledge on how to operate a GPS unit.

• Yes
• No

04

What interests you about appraisal, specifically commercial appraisal?

Required Question

Employer Ada County

Department Assessor Address 190 E. Front St., Ste. 107

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website www.adacounty.id.gov