Residential Appraiser

Job Description:

Residential Appraiser

Description

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
02/24/26
Division:
Assessor Division
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

A Residential Appraiser performs professional appraisal work to determine the fair and equitable valuation of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes. This position is responsible for conducting field inspections, researching market data, analyzing property characteristics, and documenting findings to support assigned valuations. Working with minimal supervision, the appraiser applies accepted appraisal practices, mass appraisal techniques, and applicable statutes to ensure accurate and defensible values.

A Residential Appraiser regularly interacts with property owners and other stakeholders to explain assessment methodologies, respond to inquiries, and resolve valuation concerns. This role also participates in the appeals process by preparing evidence, attending informal hearings, and providing testimony before boards or administrative bodies as required.

The Residential Appraiser performs professional appraisal work to value residential land, buildings, and improvements for ad valorem tax purposes. This position conducts property inspections, collects and analyzes property and market data, and calculates property values in accordance with accepted appraisal standards and applicable regulations.

The Residential Appraiser evaluates property changes, including fire damage, demolitions, and obsolescence, and works with property owners to explain the assessment and appeals processes. The position prepares documentation and provides testimony in appeal hearings as required.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in real estate and residential appraisal and consistently represents the County in a professional, courteous, and ethical manner in both office and field settings.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in real estate who are committed to professional development in ad valorem appraisal. The Residential Appraiser is expected to develop subject matter expertise and successfully obtain an Ad Valorem Appraiser license within 12 months of hire.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, adapt to changing priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, professional work environment.

SCHEDULE:

This position operates Monday-Thursday (4, 10-hour days), in-office and on-site, in support of our customers and to complete a 12-month in-person training period.Due to the nature of the position, hours of work and schedule may change with the elected officials and any policy updates.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $30.00 - $33.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Participate as a member of a team of appraisers to perform field investigations and appraisals of residential property to establish values for ad valorem taxation. Ensure compliance with current statutory requirements. Measure and inspect property to determine classification. Gather data pertinent to listing of structures and land property. Study building plans, information pertaining to sales, and specifications to obtain data regarding size, type of construction and other factors which affect property value. Inspect sites to ascertain stage of completion or development. Prepare a variety of worksheets and reports, such as sales ratio analysis, model analysis, inventory worksheets, and appraisal sketches. Perform appraisals of fire damage, demolition, physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, and economic obsolescence of various real improvements. Perform calculations of value, applying market approaches to valuation.
• Answer customer inquiries. Assist customers in an effective manner by phone, in person or through correspondence. Use office equipment, software programs and other tools to enter, store and/or retrieve information and to assist customers. Establish and maintain information records. Retrieve information when requested.
• Prepare reports as directed. Ensure completion by specified deadlines and in accordance with established regulations, goals, and objectives.
• Confer with taxpayers, accountants and attorneys to explain tax laws, assessment procedures and appeals.
• Prepare reports for hearings. Testify at hearings, as necessary.
• Develop knowledge of market trends, costs and other factors affecting values of property.
• Assist in training. Share knowledge and information with group members and supervisors.
• By position may perform leadwork, including assigning tasks and work distribution, mentoring, providing process and procedure guidance, and providing input into performance. Provides training on systems, data entry procedures, public and government websites, property value appeals at all levels, and other leadwork duties as assigned.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) or more years of experience in appraisal, real estate, Assessor’s Office operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure as an Ad Valorem Appraiser by the Colorado Board of Real Estate Appraisers within 1 year of hire.
• Completion of State of Colorado division of Property Taxation's Introduction to Assessment or comparable course within one year of employment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Two or more years of work experience in appraisal or real estate, or related field.
• Current appraisal license.
• Related Specialized Training or Appraisal coursework.
• Familiarity with mass appraisal methodologies and CAMA software preferred Mountain appraisal experience is a plus.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [email protected] . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.
• A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.
• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [email protected]

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Category:
Budget & Financial Services