Appraiser 3

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer’s Office is seeking a Real/Personal Property Appraiser to lead mass appraisal for residential, commercial, and personal property tax valuation. Office-based with some field work and a data-driven approach to inspections.

Three+ years of appraisal experience with DOR accreditation and proficiency in SPSS, Excel, SQL, R, and Python are preferred. This role offers growth opportunities and public service impact.

Qualifications

• Three or more years as Real or Personal Property Appraiser including complex properties.
• Accreditation by the State Department of Revenue as Real Property Appraiser is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Experience with statistical analysis is preferred.
• Experience with SPSS, SQL, R and Python is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Mass Appraisal of properties that may include: Residential, Commercial, and/or Personal Property.
• Selects and applies any combination of complex appraisal techniques applicable and necessary to the accuracy and defensible determination of property values.
• Performs extensive research and analysis of sales.
• Assists and participates in developing appraisal procedures, organizing, and completing special appraisal projects.
• Develops, tests, and implements the Mass Appraisal models.

Skills

Property appraisal

Mass appraisal

Data analysis

Communication

Driver's license

Education

State accreditation as Real Property Appraiser (DOR)

Tools

SPSS

Excel

SQL

R

Python

Job description

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

You will play an integral role in guiding the Residential Team to meet its mission to fairly and efficiently value property throughout Pierce County for tax purposes. You will coordinate a very good team of both young and experienced members. In turn, you will get feedback and direction from your supervisor.

Work is primarily in the office with some field work. The team takes a technology-first approach in the inspection process by reviewing and entering data remotely.

Why It's a Great Department:

The Assessor-Treasurer's Office is responsible for the mass appraisal of real and personal property in Pierce County for purposes of assessing property taxes. Our mission is to fairly and efficiently value property and collect revenue to fund public services throughout Pierce County. Adding over one billion dollars of New Construction value to Pierce County tax rolls each year, we are a team dedicated to serving the citizens of Pierce County. We are widely respected for our high level of integrity, teamwork, and positive interactions with taxpayers and other governmental agencies.

To learn more about us, please visit our website.

How to be Successful in the Role:

This position requires you to work quickly and efficiently while making sound daily decisions and judgments. The ability to stay organized, interact with the public, and work independently in a fast-paced work environment will help you succeed in this role. Additionally, previous experience in computer applications such as SPSS, Excel, SQL, R, and Python is preferred.

Your Future in this Role:

The Assessor-Treasurer’s office is dedicated to your success in leading residential appraisers to become more adept at physical inspections, new construction, and other specialized work. You will have additional training/educational opportunities through organizations, such as the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), the Department of Revenue (DOR), and the Washington State Association of County Assessors (WSACA). Your work will directly impact your community, and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the Assessor Treasurer's Office and Pierce County.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Mass Appraisal of properties that may include: Residential, Commercial, and/or Personal Property.
• Selects and applies any combination of complex appraisal techniques applicable and necessary to the accuracy and defensible determination of property values.
• Performs extensive research and analysis of sales.
• Assists and participates in developing appraisal procedures, organizing, and completing special appraisal projects.
• Develops, tests, and implements the Mass Appraisal models.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• Three or more years experience as a Real or Personal Property Appraiser including the appraisal of more complex properties and accreditation by the State Department of Revenue as a Real Property Appraiser is required.
• This position will be assigned to the Statistical section, must have three years of directly related real property assessment, property sales analysis, statistical analysis, or related work.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College-level coursework or experience in statistical analysis is highly desired.
• Experience with SPSS, SQL, R, and Python is preferred.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Our Recruitment Practices:

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position.

Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.