Days / Hours:              37.5 hours/week

Salary/Benefits:         $3,558.75 to $3,9204.38/month DOE

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Perform appraisals of all types of real property for tax assessment purposes using various appraisal techniques. Respond to inquiries from the pubic and prepare related data for presentations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Locate properties in variety of specific geographic locations.
• Inspect and measure properties on various types of terrain and all-weather conditions. Document field information for entry into computer database. Draw building diagrams.
• Respond to property owner’s concerns and questions in the field, in the office, at the counter and on the telephone. Process current information using a computer database.
• Participate in pre-appraisal set-up. Comply with all departmental and county procedures and policies. Assist in the appraisal of urban, rural, industrial, commercial and personal property for tax assessment purposes.
• Review property description and verify by a field inspection.
• Assist in making calculations and office studies pertaining to the valuation of real and personal Property.
• Calculate figures, percentages, area and circumference using basic math, algebra and geometry
• Assist in conducting sales studies; assist in gathering and assembling basic valuation data.
• Prepare detailed reports on inspection activities or assist in preparing appraisal reports.
• May be required to testify in Tax Court, Magistrate Court, Department of Revenue or Board of Property Tax Appeals hearings. Computerized data entry Attend meetings & training seminars as required.

 AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS:   None

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced skill driving on bad, snowy, and/or muddy roads.
• Ability to appropriately discern whether roads are passable and impassable and make appropriate driving decisions consistent with such discernment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND demonstrated eligibility to pass the exam based on the following criteria within 3 months of hire:
  • Possess an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in property appraisal, real estate technology, building construction/inspection technology, engineering or forestry technology, business administration, or a related field; OR
  • Possess any combination of experience or education equivalent to two years in a field that would demonstrate the capacity to work as a property appraiser. Examples include; property appraisal, public or business administration, real estate, finance, civil engineering, urban planning; OR
• Have previously completed an Oregon Department of Revenue approved appraisal training program or county approved appraisal training program

 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:  

• Must possess a current Oregon driver’s license OR be able to obtain within 30 days and an acceptable driving history.
• Must attain qualified Registered Appraiser in the State of Oregon, pursuant to ORS010 with 3 months of hire.
  • Must maintain registration for duration of employment.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to operate and have knowledge of basic office equipment i.e. calculator, printers etc..
• Microsoft Word & Excel

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Return all applications to HR, either via email or in person. Any applications not turned into HR will not be considered for employment.

                 Application Closing Date:  Until Filled. Obtain an employment application and full job description from Human Resources, by email deanna.atwell@harneycountyor.gov or call 541-413-3110, The application is also available on the Harney County website under the Human Resource Department.

Harney County is an AA/EEOE.