Personal Property Appraiser

## personal property appraiser apply:
golden:
full time:
posted yesterday:
end date: october 20, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
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** job posting closes at 11:59pm on:
** 10/19/26
** division:
** assessor division
** management level:
** individual contributor
** scheduled weekly hours:
** 40
* * benefit eligibility:
** this position is eligible for standard benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.
** description:
**** job description summary:
** the
** personal property appraiser
** performs technical work in appraising and auditing business personal property, commercial and industrial personal property for tax purposes in the personal property appraisal division of the assessor's office. Key duties include: audit and inspect business personal property; estimate value of such property, evaluating the appropriateness of information filed by taxpayers; process declaration forms; respond appropriately to customer inquiries and complaints;

provide information to businesses concerning the assessment process; process appeals and abatements; testify in hearings as needed.
** schedule:
** schedule for this role is four 10-hour days in-office (monday – thursday) with the potential for limited remote work after probationary period has been completed.
** compensation:
** hiring range: $28.00 - $32.00 usd hourly compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.
** benefits:
** jefferson county offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holidays, including
** a starting bank of 40 hours of pto for new hires**; retirement matching; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement and more. For more information,  for our total rewards summary.

** essential duties:
** the personal property appraiser is responsible for:
* work involves field investigating, auditing, and inspecting business personal property.
* estimating value of such property, estimating the appropriateness of information filed by taxpayers, and accurately processing declaration forms.
* respond appropriately to customer inquiries and complaints, providing information to businesses concerning assessment process, and processing appeals and abatements.
* data entry and account management.
* responding to taxpayer appeals and preparing for hearings as needed.
* other duties as assigned.knowledge, skills, and abilities that lead to success in this role include:
* understanding of appraisal process, including fieldwork, estimation, data management, and research.
* ability to be self-guided when seeking information.
* high level of organization and strong attention to detail.
* ability to communicate technical processes to a variety of audiences.
** qualifications:
** research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum qualifications:

* education: high school diploma or ged or equivalent certificate.
* experience: one (1) year of general appraisal experience, personal property appraisal experience, accounting experience, or similar business experience.
* ability to interpret and apply relevant statutes, regulations, and appraisal methodologies.
* note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:
* associates degree or higher in accounting, general appraisal, or…