Commercial Property Appraiser II: Field Valuation

Marion-County,-o; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County in Oregon seeks Property Appraiser trainees to assist in valuing real and personal property for tax assessment. You will perform field inspections, measurement, and data collection under supervision to learn cost, income, and sales comparison approaches.

As you progress, you’ll develop appraisal reports, communicate with property owners, and participate in hearings. A rotating schedule and potential overtime support the county’s valuation efforts.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Oregon Registered Appraiser or eligible to take the exam within 6 months.
• Associate degree (or higher) in property appraisal, real estate tech, or related field.
• Two years of appraisal experience for Property Appraiser 2 (if applicable).
• Ability to read maps and surveys and develop appraisal reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in appraising real or personal property for tax assessment.
• Independently locate, measure, photograph properties; gather market data.
• Use cost, income, and sales comparison approaches as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain appraisal records; testify in hearings if required.
• Interact with property owners and respond to inquiries; attend meetings.

Skills

Real property appraisal

Reading maps & surveys

Report writing

Algebra & geometry basics

Public inquiries handling

Education

Associate degree in property appraisal or related field

Oregon Registered Appraiser eligibility

Tools

Excel

Word

GIS

appraisal software

Job description

Marion County in Oregon seeks Property Appraiser trainees to assist in valuing real and personal property for tax assessment. You will perform field inspections, measurement, and data collection under supervision to learn cost, income, and sales comparison approaches.

As you progress, you’ll develop appraisal reports, communicate with property owners, and participate in hearings. A rotating schedule and potential overtime support the county’s valuation efforts.