Assessor's Office - Property Appraiser I or II Durango

Assessor's Office – Property Appraiser I or II

Responsible for valuing & classifying all real & personal property in La Plata County. Visits & measures property, takes photos & conducts sales & inventory review on site.

Inputs information in the computer system using a variety of software incl GIS mapping, Multi list programs & apex property sketch software; updates data & values on properties & defends the values in property appeals.

Background or interest in real estate or construction is helpful. All training is provided & paid for by the Assessor’s office w/ the goal of obtaining a CO Appraisal License.

A high school diploma or GED are required, Bachelor’s degree preferred, skill in MS Office software & ability to effectively use computers & mapping programs is required. Appraiser II trains new appraisers & requires a CO Appraisal License.

Full‑time employment with medical, dental, vision, retirement, up to 208 hrs paid vacation & up to 104 hrs paid sick leave per year, paid holidays & paid parental leave benefits. $23.57‑25.35/hr DOE.

Deadline 4 pm 9/23/25. Apply online at or at computer kiosk @ La Plata County, 1101 E 2nd Ave, Durango. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CLASS

TITLE:

PROPERTY APPRAISER I;
GRADE: G08

DEPARTMENT: ASSESSOR;
FLSA STATUS: N

REPORTS TO: CHIEF APPRAISER;
DATE: 12/16;
REVISED DATE: 12/21

Appraises residential, manufactured homes, new construction, mining, agricultural and vacant property for tax assessment purposes; defends property values at county level hearings, under the active, diligent, and personal supervision of a certified appraiser.

Essential functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position‑specific tasks. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.

• Conducts field inspections to collect data required for the classification of land, mobile homes, and buildings; maintain sand files data for classification and appraisals.
• Determines new construction values and performs field inspections and determines quality and depreciation values;
• Takes photos, measures additions, sketches areas.
• Defends property value during protest period and provides testimony at hearings as necessary.
• Acquires building permit information, obtains measurements, inventories structure, notes characteristics, and determines physical, functional or economic depreciation.
• Uses GIS, Multiple listing service and planning department data to help evaluate locational factors such and utilities and legal uses.
• Maintains data files; verifies sales prices for market analysis.
• Interacts with citizens and provides information concerning market value.
• Answers telephone and deals with questions by residents.
• Identifies new businesses by using a variety of on‑line tools and state and city lists; tracks address changes.
• Visits new business owners to conduct field audits and explain procedures.
• Routes correspondence.
• Creates and uses spreadsheets for tracking of abatements, abstracts, and statistical information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.

Computer and General Office Equipment, Vehicle

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position would be:

• High School Diploma or GED minimum, Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience in real estate or construction, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential function of the job.

• Valid State Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain a Colorado Ad Valorem Appraisal License within 2 years of…