Appraiser - Statistical

The salary reflected here does not include any General Wage Increases negotiated between the County and the union.

This is a hybrid position with two days a week remote, based on business needs.

As an experienced and detail-oriented Appraiser 2, you will have the opportunity to work closely with the Statistical Team and Appraiser 3 on a variety of mass appraisal and statistical assignments. This position provides the opportunity to expand your appraisal expertise through sales analysis, market research, data quality control, sales review, statistical analysis, and assisting with the development and refinement of valuation models.

You will also perform field and appraisal work, help ensure the accuracy and consistency of appraisal data, and contribute to the development of reliable and equitable valuation processes.

The Assessor-Treasurer's Office is responsible for the mass appraisal of real and personal property in Pierce County for purposes of assessing property taxes. Our mission is to fairly and efficiently value property and collect revenue to fund public services throughout Pierce County. Adding over one billion dollars of New Construction value to Pierce County tax rolls each year, we are a team dedicated to serving the citizens of Pierce County.

We are widely respected for their high level of integrity, teamwork, and positive interactions with taxpayers and other governmental agencies.

To learn more about us, please visit our website.

Success comes from being able to work efficiently, make sound daily decisions, and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, the ability to interact professionally with the public (including property owners, business owners, and managers), and the confidence to work independently are essential. You should also be comfortable with Excel; statistical modeling and use of SPSS modeling software is highly preferred.

The Assessor Treasurer's Office is dedicated to your success at becoming adept at statistical modelling, SQL, and other specialized work. You will have additional training/educational opportunities through organizations, such as the International Association of Assessing Officers IAAO, the Department of Revenue DOR, and the Washington State Association of County Assessors WSACA.

Your work will directly impact your community, and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the Assessor Treasurer's Office and Pierce County.

• Responsible for Mass Appraisal of properties that could include real and/or personal property.
• Select and apply any combination of complex appraisal techniques applicable and necessary to the accuracy and defensible determination of property values.
• Perform extensive research and analysis of sales.
• Gather and analyze income and expense data on income producing properties.
• Respond to inquiries from the public regarding appraisal and assessment procedures.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, .

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• Two or more years of experience as a real or personal property appraiser AND
• Accreditation by the State Department of Revenue as a Real Property Appraiser is required.

• If assigned to the Statistical section, must have three years of directly related real property assessment, property sales analysis, statistical analysis, or related work.
• College-level coursework or experience in statistical analysis is highly desired.
• IAAO Statistical modeling courses are highly desired.
• A valid Driver's License is required. A Complete Driver's Abstract issued by the Department of Licensing, demonstrating a clean driving record may be required.
• A safe driving record is one which shows six (6) or fewer points in the past three years.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are…