Assessment Advisor

Role Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the preparation of complex designated industrial (DI) property assessment on behalf of the Provincial Assessor for the Province of Alberta.

Responsibilities Include:
1.    Provide guidance and coordination in the preparation and production of the DI property assessment
2.    Provide expert assessment advise on inventory being valued and ensuring the processes/procedures described are followed
3.    Defend assessments before the Land and Property Rights Tribunal
4.    Provide guidance and advice to staff and stakeholders on the application and interpretation of DI property inventory, valuation and the external data interfaces
5.    Support the PA’s office by ensuring that information given to assessment stakeholders relating to DI property assessments is consistent, appropriate and in conformance with related regulations

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

A degree in a related field, or related field, plus four years of related work experience in government or a field related to one of the above degrees

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered based on:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Assets

• Post secondary diploma in real property appraisal
• Accreditation with AAA (AMAA), IAAO (CAE), or the Appraisal Institute (AACI)
• A minimum of 5 years in the preparation and defense of industrial property assessments
• Understanding of capital cost reporting and the Construction Cost Reporting Guide
• Familiarity with the Machinery and Equipment Guideline
• Excellent computer skills especially - Computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) assessment systems, ACCESS application for impact analysis

Notes

This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.pspp.ca
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information – https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
•    Professional learning and development – https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
•    Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
•    Leadership and mentorship programs