Residential Appraiser

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

02/24/26

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.

A Residential Appraiser performs professional appraisal work to determine the fair and equitable valuation of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes. The position is responsible for conducting field inspections, researching market data, analyzing property characteristics, and documenting findings to support assigned valuations. Working with minimal supervision, the appraiser applies accepted appraisal practices, mass appraisal techniques, and applicable statutes to ensure accurate and defensible values.

The Residential Appraiser regularly interacts with property owners and other stakeholders to explain assessment methodologies, respond to inquiries, and resolve valuation concerns. This role also participates in the appeals process by preparing evidence, attending informal hearings, and providing testimony before boards or administrative bodies as required.

The position evaluates property changes, including fire damage, demolitions, and obsolescence, and works with property owners to explain the assessment and appeals processes. The position prepares documentation and provides testimony in appeal hearings as required.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in real estate and residential appraisal and consistently represents the County in a professional, courteous, and ethical manner in both office and field settings.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in real estate who are committed to professional development in ad valorem appraisal. The Residential Appraiser is expected to develop subject matter expertise and successfully obtain an Ad Valorem Appraiser license within 12 months of hire.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, adapt to changing priorities, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced, professional work environment.

This position operates Monday-Thursday (4, 10‑hour days), in‑office and on‑site, in support of our customers and to complete a 12‑month in‑person training period. Due to the nature of the position, hours of work and schedule may change with the elected officials and any policy updates.

Hiring Range: $30.00 – $33.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

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, flexible schedules, remote work options and more.

• Participate as a member of a team of appraisers to perform field investigations and appraisals of residential property to establish values for ad valorem taxation. Ensure compliance with current statutory requirements. Measure and inspect property to determine classification. Gather data pertinent to listing of structures and land property. Study building plans, information pertaining to sales, and specifications to obtain data regarding size, type of construction and other factors which affect property value.
  
  Inspect sites to ascertain stage of completion or development. Prepare a variety of worksheets and reports, such as sales ratio analysis, model analysis, inventory worksheets, and appraisal sketches. Perform appraisals of fire damage, demolition, physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, and economic obsolescence of various real improvements. Perform calculations of value, applying market approaches to valuation.
• Answer customer inquiries. Assist customers in an effective manner by phone, in person or through correspondence. Use office equipment, software programs and other tools to enter, store and/or…