Appraiser - Assessor's Office

AgUpdate; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AgUpdate seeks an Appraiser to value residential and commercial properties under supervision. You will perform field inspections, data collection, and analysis to determine accurate valuations and respond to inquiries from the public.

The role requires knowledge of state statutes, strong data skills, and the ability to defend values in protest proceedings while delivering professional service in person and over the phone.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years in real estate appraisals or similar work.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; background check and driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Appraise residential and commercial properties as assigned.
• Collect data, inspect properties, and review sales information.
• Justify valuations and address valuation concerns with owners.
• Defend values before the valuation protest board when needed.
• Assist the public by phone and in person with inquiries about valuations.

Skills

Property appraisal

Data analysis

Communication

Organize tasks

Documentation

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOTICE TO APPLICANT

This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date.
You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.
Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.

End Date:

October 25, 2026

Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY.

Under the general supervision of the Residential Appraisal Supervisor, appraises all residential and commercial properties for valuation purposes in accordance with state statutes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

Appraisal of all assigned Property parcels; duties consist of field inspection, data collection, review and analysis of value and real estate sales data. Apply appraisal skills to perform all property appraisal functions. Handle assigned cases involving valuation concerns from property owners and the public, investigating and determining justification for valuation or needed correction. Defend values, in unresolved cases, before the valuation protest board. Assist the public in the office, by telephone and in the field, with other inquiries and concerns regarding assessed valuations or departmental policies/procedures. Utilize organization, computer, map and blueprinting reading skills in the planning and implementation of daily work. Participate as a team member on completing the duties of the department, participating in meetings, and submitting reports to supervisors. Responsible for knowing and abiding by all departmental and county policies and knowing or becoming knowledgeable of applicable state statutes and regulation (specifically, the Property Tax Code).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES.

Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS.

Education. High school diploma or GED.

Experience. Minimum of two (2) years experience in real estate appraisals or similar capacity.

Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County Policy.

Licenses/Certifications. Must have a valid unrestricted driver’s license.

Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Background check and driver’s license record; Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

Knowledge: Principles and practices of personal property and real property appraisal; appraisal principles and techniques; construction and materials quality levels; blueprints, maps, and property descriptions; laws, regulations, and ordinances affecting appraisal processes; the real estate market and appraisal techniques; practices and procedures in valuation of both real and personal property; Business English spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic arithmetic;; general office practices and procedures.

Skills: Answer telephone inquiries; research and analyze pertinent information and determine value; organize and prioritize various tasks; communicate effectively in oral and written form;; basic computer operation, use of applicable software, databases, spreadsheet applications; proper methods to maintain accurate records.

Abilities: Operate general office equipment; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.

Compensation Range

$21.16 - $31.74