Property Appraiser Trainee​/Appraiser

Overview

The Lincoln County Assessor's Office is looking for a Property Appraiser Trainee or a Property Appraiser 1 position. The person in this role will perform appraisals of urban and rural residential properties for property tax purposes. This position is also responsible for providing public service relating to property assessment information and representing the Assessor’s Office in Property Value Appeals Board hearings.

Property Appraiser Trainee: $23.44 per hour

Property Appraiser 1: $25.32 per hour

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

• Conduct physical reappraisal of residential properties
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  Perform site visits to maintain accurate inventory of property data within defined study areas for mass appraisal purposes;
  Process M50 Exception forms for damaged or omitted property;
  Record and enter reappraisal data in CAMA system.
• Conduct physical appraisal of new construction
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  Research building permits and plans;
  Create and maintain accurate building sketches;
  Perform site visits to verify inventory and size of improvements;
  Process M50 Exception forms for new property;
  Record and enter new property data in CAMA system.
• Provide public service
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  Answer basic questions and provide information relating to property valuation and the Oregon Property Tax system.
• Represent the Assessor’s Office in Property Value Appeals Board hearings
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• Trainee: High School / GED
• Appraiser 1: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major coursework in Business Administration, Accounting, Real Estate, Engineering, or related field

• Trainee: None
• Appraiser 1: None

Certification as a Registered Appraiser by the Oregon Department of Revenue is required within (Trainee: 1 year / Appraiser 1: 30 days) of hire and must be maintained by continuing education. ORS 308.010;
Signing a Certificate of Confidentiality is required under ORS 308.413(3).

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

Desirable

Qualifications:

1 – 2 years’ experience in an Oregon County Assessor’s Office.

• Oregon Property Tax system including Statutes and Administrative Rules.
• Word and Excel computer programs
• Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system (Tyler Technologies).
• Cadastral mapping.
• Standard appraisal practices.
• Basic mathematics.

• Apply basic mathematics.
• Navigate CAMA system.
• Navigate and interpret GIS and Assessor’s plat maps.
• Read standard building blueprints.
• Conduct residential appraisals.

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Assessor's Office | Lincoln County, OR

For more information or to obtain the full job description, please reach out to jobscoln.or.us