Personal Property Appraiser

Jefferson County; United States; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, medical, and vision insurance

PTO and holidays (40 hours start)

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County is seeking a Personal Property Appraiser to audit and value business personal property for tax purposes within the Assessor's Office. The role includes field investigations, processing declarations, and handling appeals with public inquiries handled professionally.

The position follows a four-day workweek (Mon-Thu, 10 hours) in-office with potential limited remote work after probation. Candidates need basic appraisals experience or related accounting or business experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the appraisal process including fieldwork and data management.
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes, regulations, and appraisal methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical processes to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Field investigating, auditing, and inspecting business personal property.
• Estimate value and assess information filed by taxpayers.
• Process declaration forms and respond to inquiries and complaints.
• Process appeals and abatements; prepare for hearings as needed.

Skills

Appraisal process understanding

Self-guided

Organization

Communication of technical processes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Description

The Personal Property Appraiser performs technical work in appraising and auditing business personal property, commercial and industrial personal property for tax purposes in the Personal Property Appraisal Division of the Assessor's Office.

Key Duties

• Audit and inspect business personal property
• Estimate value of such property, evaluating the appropriateness of information filed by taxpayers
• Process declaration forms
• Respond appropriately to customer inquiries and complaints
• Provide information to businesses concerning the assessment process
• Process appeals and abatements
• Testify in hearings as needed

Schedule

Schedule for this role is four 10-hour days in-office (Monday – Thursday) with the potential for limited remote work after probationary period has been completed.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $28.00 - $32.00 USD per hour. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits

• Dental, medical, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
• Retirement matching
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Standard benefits and additional benefits as listed

Essential Duties

• Field investigating, auditing, and inspecting business personal property
• Estimating value of such property, estimating the appropriateness of information filed by taxpayers, and accurately processing declaration forms
• Responding to customer inquiries and complaints, providing information to businesses concerning the assessment process
• Processing appeals and abatements
• Data entry and account management
• Preparing for and responding to taxpayer appeals and hearings
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of appraisal process, including fieldwork, estimation, data management, and research
• Ability to be self‑guided when seeking information
• High level of organization and strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate technical processes to a variety of audiences

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent certificate
• One (1) year of general appraisal experience, personal property appraisal experience, accounting experience, or similar business experience
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant statutes, regulations, and appraisal methodologies
• Note that an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate's degree or higher in accounting, general appraisal, or similar field
• Three (3) or more years of accounting or general appraisal experience
• Knowledge of Colorado property tax statutes, assessment procedures, and appraisal standards
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s License: Positions that require driving on County business in either a county or personal vehicle require a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer
• Pre‑Employment Screening: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references for all positions
• Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons. The County affirms the rights of all employees and applicants for employment to be protected from discrimination, intimidation, physical harm and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, hairstyle associated with racial identity or any other status protected by Federal or State law.