Assessment Advisor Centralized Industrial Property Assessment

Job title: Assessment Advisor Centralized Industrial Property Assessment

Company: Government of Alberta

Job description: Job Information
Job Title: Assessment Advisor Centralized Industrial Property Assessment
Job Requisition ID: 63244
Ministry: Municipal Affairs
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 18, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment (024PSAMA)
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly $71,967 – $94,068 /yearThe Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit:The Ministry of Municipal Affairs assists municipalities in providing well-managed, collaborative, and accountable local government to Albertans.
Our main responsibilities are:

• Funding supports for municipalities
• A system that strives to ensure appropriate safety standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Protections for new home buyers and required licensing for home builders
• Province-wide support for access to public library services for Albertans
• Management of about 2.6 million acres of public land in the province’s three Special Areas
• Independent review and decisions on local matters by the Land and Property Rights Tribunal

To learn more about Municipal Affairs, follow the link to:Role ResponsibilitiesThe Assessment Services Branch of Municipal Affairs is responsible for the valuation of designated industrial property in Alberta. As an assessor, your role is to conduct property assessments that follow that the regulations and guidelines for regulated assessment, as well as bringing best practices in assessment and valuation to support the effective, efficient, and transparent delivery of property assessments on behalf of Alberta’s municipalities.The responsibilities include:

• Preparation and production of DI property assessments.
• Work with property owners, tax agents, and municipalities to ensure accurate and timely information is available to support assessment.
• Conduct property inspections in support of accurate valuations.
• Provide expert assessment advice on inventory valuation to ensure compliance with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and associated regulations.
• Assist in defending DI property assessments before the Land and Property Rights Tribunal (LPRT).
• Offer guidance and advice to stakeholders on DI property inventory and valuation,.
• Ensure consistency and compliance in communications with assessment stakeholders regarding DI property assessments, aligning with the MGA and relevant regulations.

Please click on this to view the job description for this position.APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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.Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:

• DEVELOP NETWORKS – Identifies opportunities to establish credibility and build trust and relationships with peers across the Government of Alberta and other jurisdictions.

• SYSTEMS THINKING – Takes a long-term view towards the organization’s objectives and how to achieve them, anticipates outcomes and potentials impacts and seeks stakeholder perspectives.

• CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING – Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.

• DRIVE FOR RESULTS – Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them and suggests actions, and asks for advice when lacking information or multiples priorities.

• BUILD COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS – Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict, encourages broad thinking on projects, works to eliminate barriers to progress and facilitates communication and collaboration.

These competencies are critical for success in this role, and demonstrating them will be key during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
.QualificationsMinimum 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.Required: Professional Designation related to assessment (AMAA, CAE, AACI, or equivalent). University degree in a related field of real property appraisal and assessment or related field focused on the identification and evaluation of designated industrial property supplemented by 5 years progressively responsible experience.Equivalency: Related designations, experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.Knowledge Required:

• Minimum of five years of experience in preparing, delivering, and defending industrial property assessments using accepted valuation approaches and mass appraisal techniques.
• Subject Matter Expertise in oil and gas field equipment and facilities or other heavy industrial equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of process and instrumentation drawings for DI property assessment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and related legislation.
• Analytical and logical reasoning skills.
• Familiarity with municipal administration practices.
• Strong understanding of provincial policies and legal precedents.
• Proficiency in communicating complex, technical information to various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple government levels and diverse clients, including elected officials and taxpayers.

Assets:

• Project coordination skills, particularly in:

• Issuing assessment notices.
• Data and inventory verification for pipe, well, and gas distribution property.
• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert in legislative update working groups.
• Advanced analytical (math) or accounting skills.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in:

• Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems.
• ACCESS applications for impact analysis.
• Electronic data transfers to clients.
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) data.
• Specific skills in DI property assessment and valuation.

NotesThis position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).Pre-Employment Checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, academic verification, etc.Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.If a security screening is required.

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
• 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 –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information –
• Professional learning and development –
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• 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

How To Apply
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.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit for more information. Please visit , for more information.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)( ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( ).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Shannon Nadeau at .

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Location: Edmonton, AB

Job date: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 08:18:14 GMT

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