8898 - Lead Appraiser/Appraiser Specialist (Assessor)

Jackson County•Medford, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Jackson County Assessor’s Office is seeking a highly experienced and flexible individual to serve as a lead to our Residential Appraisal Team. The ideal candidate would be an upbeat and positive role model that enjoys training staff, problem solving, and overseeing major projects as a subject-matter expert, with frequent interruptions. If you are interested in providing leadership to our team of professionals, please apply today. Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Requirements

Associate’s degree in property appraisal or related field AND four years experience as a registered property appraiser; OR Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job, which must include four years experience as a registered property appraiser.
Requires thorough knowledge of principles, methods and techniques relating to the inspection and valuation of property; field data analysis; rules, laws, and regulations applicable to assessment; construction characteristics, quality, and standards; and real estate transactions.
Ability to direct and guide the work of team members; research, collect, and analyze real estate, market, construction cost, and other related data to arrive at conclusions of real market and assessed values; apply valuation principles and techniques; read and interpret a variety of written materials including recorded instruments, reports, logs and files; create clear and concise reports and recommendations; prepare and maintain accurate records; make presentations and defend property values before appeal authorities; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use mathematics to make calculations associated with area of assigned duties; prioritize work to meet established deadlines; use a variety of office machines, computers and peripheral equipment, drafting tools and supplies related to assigned duties; and interpret and explain department policies and procedures as necessary.
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.
Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Certification 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).
Pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Subject-matter expert
Frequent interruptions
Training staff
Problem solving
Overseeing major projects

Responsibilities

Coordinates the activities of an assessment program, project or team within the department and/or with other County departments and outside agencies.
Interfaces or coordinates with data analyst and staff, for example, tasks related to reappraisals process, “hot spots” in maintenance areas, and ratio studies input.
Coordinates and oversees presentations of appraisal staff for the assigned area in all administrative hearings, appeals, and tax court proceedings.
May represent the Jackson Count Assessor’s office at the Board of Property Tax Appeals (BoPTA) and Magistrate hearings.
Researches, collects, updates, and analyzes data including but not limited to comparable sales, income and expense data, and construction costs; estimates real market value and develops or applies annual value adjustment factors.
Makes recommendations, for example, for omitted or improperly valued properties, appraised value, and value assignment and processes.
Participates in and trains other staff in areas such as valuation standards, changes in the law and administrative hearings, appeals, and tax court proceedings.
Responds to public inquiries for information and clarification; assists office assistants with troubleshooting.
Utilizes applicable computer systems to develop, compile, and maintain related databases; performs analysis of data for valuation purposes; develops and applies property trending techniques and depreciation factors to compute values.
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.