Property Appraiser I Or Ii

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
To provide quality customer service through the appraisal and assessment of all taxable property as mandated by the State of Oregon in a manner that merits the highest degree of confidence in our integrity, efficiency, and fairness.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB
Performs straightforward or standardized appraisals of real property to establish a fair and accurate value upon which taxes will be assessed. Positions may choose to work a flex schedule during parts of the year.
Key Responsibilities:

• Appraiser II is oriented toward conducting property appraisals, which are procedurally or technically complex appraisals, such as those involving some commercial or farm properties. Unusually difficult residential appraisals may be handled by incumbents of this position.
• Appraiser I emphasis of work assignments is valuations of straightforward residential properties, although incumbents may participate in commercial and industrial appraisals.

• Modern property appraisal principles and practices, including land mapping and surveying, property description and measurement, construction principles and practices.

• Ability to produce clear and concise written reports relating to appraisals.
• Basic mathematical aptitude to perform calculations;
• Ability to read and interpret maps, aerial photographs, and legal descriptions.

• This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

Property Appraiser I: $4,673.80 to $6,263.31
Property Appraiser II: $5,152.87 to $6,905.33
Per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.
Placement in the classification and pay range is dependent upon education, training and experience.
BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $90 per month, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities.
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This recruitment is open until filled with review of applications on April 20, 2023.

Property Appraiser I:

• AND one (1) year of property appraisal experience;
• Associate’s degree with emphasis in accounting, business, real estate or related field;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
• AND two (2) years of property appraisal experience;
• Associate’s degree with emphasis in accounting, business, real estate or related field;

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Driving is a requirement for this position. Must be able and willing to drive throughout Deschutes County in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
Possession of or ability to become registered as a qualified appraiser per ORS 308.010 within 30 days of hire date.