Appraiser Trainee, I or II

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Work for Jefferson County and take advantage of six month’s worth of vacation and sick leave upfront and low-cost family health insurance! Enjoy work-life balance.

Appraiser Trainee: $47,840.19 - $61,147.01
Appraiser I: $51,868.41 - $66,295.68
Appraiser II: $58,766.66 - $75,112.69

First application review date 01/12/2026

This is an on-the-job training position (under ORS 308.015 and OAR ), which allows the individual to perform other work-related tasks while preparing for the Property Appraiser I examination. The trainee will work under the supervision of the County Assessor or a designated trainer.

The trainee must obtain a commitment from the County Assessor, and train for a minimum of 20 hours per week. The program may not exceed two years from the date of enrollment to comply with ORS 308.015(2).

Conducts routine appraisals of real property and other related work as required.

The Appraiser I works under the direction of the County Assessor and performs duties of the position as listed below within the guidelines set forth in the Statutes of the State of Oregon. Independently completes non-complex and some complex appraisals requiring moderate supervision. Close guidance is provided in accomplishing work involving unusual problems or use of unfamiliar procedures or techniques. All work results are reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with policies and regulations.

This position performs duties supporting valuation appraisal of urban, rural, personal and income producing property to establish value upon which taxes will be assessed.

The Appraiser II works under the direction of the County Assessor and performs duties of the position as listed below within the guidelines set forth in the Statutes of the State of Oregon.

This is a professional journey level class position. Incumbents perform a full range of complex analytical tasks and work within a framework of established procedures. At this level, incumbents work with only occasional instruction or assistance. Work is normally reviewed only upon completion and for overall results.

• Makes field inspections of real and personal property to verify or note differences existing on appraisal records.
• Measures buildings and draws building diagrams by computer program and by hand.
• Records data in computer assessment programs.
• Makes field inspections and assembles basic data for valuation purposes for the use by appraisers, supervisors, or designated trainers for appraisal purposes.
• Inspects land parcels and records characteristics, including size, shape, topography, etc.
• Reports findings to appraisers or designated trainer.
• May make computations of figures determined and supplied by appraisers.
• Assembles and records sales data for appraisers.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Independently completes non-complex appraisals requiring moderate supervision.
• Reviews property descriptions and verifies descriptions by field inspections.
• Assists in making calculations and office studies pertaining to the valuations of real and personal property.
• Assists in conducting technical surveys and field investigations involving sales studies and construction costs.
• Assists in gathering and assembling basic valuation data.
• Assists in making appraisals of land, buildings, or personal property.
• Inspects buildings and gathers construction details.
• Prepares detailed reports on inspection activities or assists in preparing appraisal reports for the Board of Property Tax Appeals and Department of Revenue hearings.
• Provides back-up for the Assessment Clerks as needed.
• Provides customer/taxpayer services.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

• Inspects building and land to determine value; conducts pre-appraisal studies; completes analysis in a clear, concise and timely manner.
• Performs complex real estate…