Appraisal Assistant - Jefferson County (Board of Equalization)

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Job summary

Personnel Board of Jefferson County is seeking an Appraisal Assistant to support Real Property Appraisers by collecting property measurements and inventory. The role requires visiting Jefferson County properties, using tools like tape measures and miter gauges to calculate square footage and compare records.

Work includes field visits in various weather and conditions, with a pathway for growth in the Real Property Appraisal series.

Qualifications

• Experience providing customer service (e.g., explaining policies, handling difficult customers).
• Ability to interpret building plans and property features for appraisal purposes.
• Willingness to learn and obtain required appraisal coursework within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspecting real properties and reviewing records for appraisal accuracy.
• Take property measurements (walls, dimensions) using measuring tools for appraisal reports.
• Gather and verify data from public records and maps to support property valuations.
• Perform administrative tasks to maintain efficient departmental operations.

Skills

Customer service

Property appraisal basics

Measuring/diagram reading

Tools

Tape measure

Miter gauge

Job description

Job Summary

Jefferson County Commission’s Board of Equalization department is looking for a well-motivated Appraisal Assistant. Appraisal Assistants support Real Property Appraisers in appraising real property by obtaining inventory and measurements of properties to assure accurate property values. Employees in this job class visit properties throughout Jefferson County to measure structures using various tools (e.g., tape measure, miter gauge) to calculate square footage, acreage, and to compare building characteristics to records on file. Appraisal Assistants are exposed to all weather conditions, dogs, fumes, high noise levels, dust, pollution, snakes, and potentially hostile citizens. Work is performed in the field gathering information for appraisals with some work in an office setting. Appraisal Assistants' activities require frequent walking, bending, stretching, operation of a motor vehicle, prolonged sitting and/or standing, and lifting objects of light to moderate weight. This position offers a clear promotional pathway within the Real Property Appraisal series and supports employee development through diverse training and professional growth opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

Target Close Date

10/02/2026

Pay Grade

Grade 16

Type

Full time

Job Summary

Jefferson County Commission’s Board of Equalization department is looking for a well-motivated Appraisal Assistant. Appraisal Assistants support Real Property Appraisers in appraising real property by obtaining inventory and measurements of properties to assure accurate property values. Employees in this job class visit properties throughout Jefferson County to measure structures using various tools (e.g., tape measure, miter gauge) to calculate square footage, acreage, and to compare building characteristics to records on file. Appraisal Assistants are exposed to all weather conditions, dogs, fumes, high noise levels, dust, pollution, snakes, and potentially hostile citizens. Work is performed in the field gathering information for appraisals with some work in an office setting. Appraisal Assistants' activities require frequent walking, bending, stretching, operation of a motor vehicle, prolonged sitting and/or standing, and lifting objects of light to moderate weight. This position offers a clear promotional pathway within the Real Property Appraisal series and supports employee development through diverse training and professional growth opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

$41,246 - $63,980

Minimum Qualifications

• Driver’s license.
• Experience providing customer service (e.g., providing information, explaining/enforcing policies and procedures, dealing with difficult or irate customers).
• Experience performing work that requires knowledge of basic construction materials such as brick, wood, or concrete (e.g., carpentry, home improvement, repairs, construction, real estate, appraisal).
• Ability to pass the Alabama Manual course and the IAAO 101 Fundamentals of Real Property within two years of hire.

Targeted Qualifications

• Experience working in Real Estate sales as a Real Estate Agent, Realtor, or Broker.
• Experience working as a Home Inspector.
• Licensed as an Appraisal Trainee through the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board.

Typical Job Duties

• Assists in the inspection of real properties (e.g., residences) and related documentation (e.g., property records, maps) on behalf of the Jefferson County Board of Equalization by examining records, visiting properties, reviewing diagrams, and taking measurements in order to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design.
• Examines public records (e.g., tax maps, tax assessor records, transactions) to gather tax-related information for properties within the jurisdiction.
• Takes property measurements (e.g., wall lengths, offsets, and corner angles) using tape measure and miter gauge to provide information to be used for property appraisals.
• Gathers information and specifications from building plans in order to evaluate important property characteristics (e.g., improvement dimensions, construction materials, structural information, functional design).
• Performs administrative duties (e.g., writing reports, maintaining files, drafting mail correspondence, communicating information, providing assistance) in order to maintain efficient departmental operations.
• Assists in the valuations and/or assessments of real properties on behalf of the Board of Equalization by monitoring trends, documenting property characteristics, and calculating estimates in order to determine property values.
• Draws land and improvement diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
• Monitors trends (e.g., interest rates, mortgage availability) that may affect real property market prices in order to provide accurate appraisal estimates.

Physical Demands

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as during regular field visits to external places of business, residence, or construction worksites. Work involves use of tools including a tape measure and miter gauge as well as standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

Eeo Statement

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

Note

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.