Property Appraiser Trainee; Assessor

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

The Jackson County Assessor’s Office is seeking to add a Property Appraiser Trainee to our Residential Property Appraisal staff. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, an eye for detail, and provide basic customer service and technical skills to the citizens of Jackson County. If you are interested in learning about residential property appraisal, please apply!

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

• This position is represented by union group SEIU.

Assists with conducting appraisals of real property for tax assessment purposes. Performs work that is more limited in scope, contains fairly routine tasks, and is performed within a procedural framework within the presence of their supervisor or in a situation of close control and easy reference.

(The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Assists in developing market value of residential, farm, and forest properties located within the County for tax assessment purposes.
• Assists with physical inspections of properties. Prepares basic appraisal reports, records and correspondence.
• Records information and reviews records for accuracy. Maintains, updates, uses, reviews, and protects current County records, special studies and historic data used in the performance of duties.
• Determines, measures and documents characteristics of properties. Prepares drawings and maps.
• Responds to public inquiries on property valuations, complaints, appeals and the appraisal process; explains policies and procedures. Assists with appeal process.
• Researches property sales data.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

(Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

• Two years of related experience, such as in business administration, forestry, construction, real estate, or property/building inspection; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must pass the State of Oregon Appraiser Test and become a certified as a Registered Property Appraiser with the state of Oregon as provided in Oregon Revised Statute 308.010 within two years of date of hire.

Requires a basic understanding of theories, principles and techniques of real estate appraisal; property identification references; exempt properties, taxing districts, property value appeal procedures, tax deferral programs; construction techniques, styles and materials. Ability to read and interpret maps and legal descriptions; identify and analyze simple problems and make sound recommendations; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;

use mathematics to calculate costs and establish property values; use a variety of office machines including computers, calculators and other appraisal tools and equipment; maintain accurate records; interpret and explain department policies and procedures.

Requires the ability to perform field appraisals including exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort; requires sufficient hand/eye…