Job Description

Posting number: 8931

Department: Assessment

Job classification: Property Appraiser I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Mathematics

Summary

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Accountability – Communication – Integrity – Optimism – Respect for Others

Do you want to become part of a successful team? The Jackson County Assessor’s Office is seeking to hire a Property Appraiser I to join our team of dedicated Property Appraisal Professionals. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail. This position performs general appraisal and data entry functions for the maintenance of the Jackson County assessment roles, provides excellent customer service and technical support for department staff and the citizens of Jackson County.

We are simultaneously recruiting for three similar positions within the Assessor’s Office. The titles of these recruitments are “Property Appraiser Trainee, Property Appraiser I, and Property Appraiser II.

Please note that we will only fill two of the above positions with the best candidate from the combined pool of qualified applicants.

Please review the minimum requirements for each position and apply only for the position for which you are qualified.

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

Examples of duties

• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• This position is represented by union group SEIU.

Qualifications

I. Position Summary

Conducts appraisals of real property for tax assessment purposes. Performs a limited range of simple analytical tasks and works within a framework of established procedures with constant instruction or assistance.

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

• Performs physical inspections of properties; inventories and appraises residential and rural for tax assessment purposes. Prepares appraisal reports, records and correspondence. Prepares and updates aerial photographs and field maps.
• Describes and classifies property improvements using approved guidelines.
• Analyzes and extracts information from reports, expense statements or personal interview.
• Records information; computes market values and cost of reproduction; notes physical functional or economic factors to establish fair and accurate values of real property. Maintains, updates, uses and protects current County records, special studies and historic data used in the performance of duties. Compiles and formats raw data; schedules code grouping for input to Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal software (CAMA).
• Locates, investigates and confirms property sales.
• Inspects farms and forest properties for compliance with farm use guidelines and forest special assessment.
• Prioritizes and screens field reviews of building permits by the type and complexity of construction.
• Responds to public inquiries on property valuations, complaints, appeals and the appraisal process; explain policies and procedures.
• May represent the Jackson County Assessor’s office at the Board of Property Tax Appeals (BoPTA) and at Magistrate hearings.
• 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.

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

Education and Experience

• Certified as a Registered Property Appraiser in the State of Oregon within six months of hire.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Requires documentation from the Oregon Department of Revenue confirming that minimum qualifications for Property Appraiser certification have been met and that the individual is eligible to take the online examination. Within six months of hire, certified as a Registered Property Appraiser with the State of Oregon as provided in Oregon Revised Statute 308.010. Adhere to continuing education requirements as provided in Oregon Revised Statute 308.010 3(a).

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires a basic understanding of theories, principles and techniques of real estate appraisal; familiarity with farm and forest use special assessments and farm commodities grown in the area and farming practices associated with them; determining whether properties are in compliance with stocking guidelines and reforestation plans; familiarity with the CAMA system used by the Department of Assessment and Taxation; 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; interpret and explain department policies and procedures.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Requires the ability to perform field appraisals including exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs or body to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, filing, data entry and/or use of other office equipment or supplies; must be able to perceive forms and colors accurately; requires the ability to operate motor vehicles. Tasks involve frequent walking over rugged terrain and on steep slopes, standing, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds and some climbing. Tasks are regularly performed outdoors with exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as heat, cold, wetness, dust, odors, vehicular exhaust fumes, and wildfire smoke. Requires driving.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, traffic hazards, biohazards, noxious plants and wildlife. May include exposure to disruptive people.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

Supplemental information

ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. A person who requires an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office, Attn. ADA Coordinator, at (541) 774-6036 or by TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 735-2900 as far in advance as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled need.

Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.

Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.