Commercial & Industrial Property Field Inspector

St. Joseph County, IN; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability (STD/LTD)

FSA

Gym discounts

PERF retirement

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

St. Joseph County is seeking a Commercial/Industrial Field Deputy in the Assessor's office to collect and verify property data for assessment purposes.

This full-time role conducts field inspections, maintains records, and supports the Commercial Department to ensure accurate and equitable assessments. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in field and office settings are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Indiana Appraisal Certification Levels I–III or progression toward certification.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn assessment software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of commercial, industrial, and residential properties to collect, verify, and maintain accurate property characteristics.
• Measure structures and verify exterior dimensions using accepted assessment standards.
• Inspect new construction, remodeling projects, demolitions, and property improvements.
• Assist department managers with property research and data collection.
• Obtain Indiana Appraisal Certification Levels I, II and III; attend meetings and continuing education.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Reading building plans

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business/Real Estate/Construction/Engineering/Surveying/Geography/Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS applications

Assessment software

Job description

St. Joseph County is seeking a Commercial/Industrial Field Deputy in the Assessor's office to collect and verify property data for assessment purposes.

This full-time role conducts field inspections, maintains records, and supports the Commercial Department to ensure accurate and equitable assessments. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in field and office settings are essential.