Supervisory Appraiser III

Salary: $83,583.00 - $109,625.00 Annually
Location : Michigan, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number: 20240313202013OCFOJS
Department: Off Chf Financial Officer
Opening Date: 03/31/2025
Bargaining Unit: 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

Description
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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Office of Assessors division is seeking to fill a Supervisory Appraiser III position.

Position Summary

The Supervisory Appraiser III will be assigned to lead and supervise appraisal professionals and paraprofessionals, as well as functions within the OCFO's Office of the Assessor.
The Supervisory Appraiser III has primary responsibility for planning, implementing, supervising and controlling all appraisal-related activities of the teams and projects assigned.

Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may perform other duties as assigned)

• Supervises/manages the following activities:
• Analysis and valuation of all real and tangible personal property in the City of Detroit.
• Organization of data on all parcels assessed.
• Creation of analytical assessment reports.
• Editing of reporting templates.
• Oversees:
• Assessment of all property for the purpose of levying the tax lawfully imposed.
• Completion of annual assessment roll.
• Mailing of assessment notices to all persons identified on the assessment roll.
• Communication of assessed values to property owners and defends appealed assessments at public hearings and at the four levels of appeals.
• Using technology and through appropriate application modules:
• Assists in preparation of all State of Michigan assessing and assessment related reports, as well as finance and budget reports.
• Analyzes and interprets complex appraisal procedures; determines the validity and soundness of appraisal policies and programs; approves recommendations.
• Reviews appraisals prepared by staff for various property types with complex or unique characteristics, including properties that may be involved in condemnation or tax court cases; overall feasibility; compatibility with other appraisals; and/or effectiveness in meeting program goals and requirements.

• Supervises the preparation of written reports including an analysis of the issues, problems, and trends identified, and reviews narratives to assessments and memorandums to the Board of Assessors.

• Acts as liaison with other taxing municipalities in resolving tax issues for taxpayers having property in more than one jurisdiction.
• Performs on a regular basis supervisory accountant assignments, which are recognized by Civil Service as more complex than those assigned at the advanced level.

• Assists, advises, and trains professional Appraisers on changes in laws, policies, and procedures and interpretation of tax laws, including anticipating problems that may arise.

• Reviews the methodology used and conclusions made in subordinate Appraiser and fee appraisal reports for their impact on existing appraisal program policies and goals; considers the effect of new standards on existing appraisal programs and prepares policy and procedural changes.
• Defines parameters of fee appraiser assignments, reviews qualifications of appraisers, and recommends appraisers for specific assignments.

• Represents the Office of the Assessor in public forums and explains the assessment cycle to taxpayers, property owners, and other interested parties.
• Assists in the establishment of Economic Condition Factors and State mandated residential study.

• Evaluates established appraisal techniques, practices, and programs and recommends a variety of policy and procedural changes based on recurring problems and questions and use of modified techniques.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

General Management/Supervisory Duties AND Responsibilities

• Supervises a subordinate staff of supervisors, professionals, and paraprofessionals who perform appraisal work including inspections and appraisals of real and personal property and annual assessments of residential, commercial, personal, and industrial property.
• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates including the implementation of the ERP Cloud modules and technology applications that impact the work managed.
• Ensures compliance with all of the implementation guidelines required for successful implementation and use of new technologies.
• Identifies operational issues associated with ERP Cloud and new technology applications and brings those to the attention of higher-level personnel for resolution.
• Sets priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
• Evaluates performance of subordinates.
• Gives advice, counsels, or instructions to individual employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Interviews candidates for positions in his unit.
• Makes recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment involving such positions.
• Hears and resolves complaints from employees.
• Refers group grievances and the more serious complaints not resolved to higher level supervisors, managers or Executives.
• Recommends minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands.
• As needed, consults with specialists on training needs, and deciding on training problems related to the units supervised including training in ERP Cloud applications and new technologies.
• Identifies developmental and training needs of employees in consultation with the Chief Learning Officer.
• Provides or makes provision for such development and training.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications (required):

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of work in accounting, business, or public administration.
• Minimum of three (3) years' total experience: Two (2) years of direct experience in appraising and one (1) year in a lead capacity over appraisal professionals.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Qualifications (preferred):

• Michigan Certified Assessing Officer (MCAO)

Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

03/24/2025
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit
01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• n/a

02

How many years of direct experience do you have in appraising?

• None
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years or more

03

How many years of experience do you have in a lead capacity over appraisal professionals?

• None
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years or more

Required Question