Property Appraiser

Clackamas County; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clackamas County’s Assessment and Taxation Department seeks a Property Appraiser to perform property appraisals in a prescribed manner. This is the entry-level position in the series, with higher-level Property Appraiser, Senior taking lead on complex projects.

The department handles assessment of real and personal property, rolls construction, and tax collections. Avoid conflicts with active real estate licenses; DOR registration is required and ACLB certification is not sufficient.

Qualifications

• Proof of registration as a County Property Appraiser from the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Job description

This Job Posting closes at 11:59p.m. (Pacific Time) on October 21, 2026.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

COMPENSATION

Annual Pay Range: $68,102.04 - $90,101.67

Hourly Pay Range: $34.924128 - $46.205988

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

*Clackamas County Assessors Office will be offering an informational session to discuss this position and the recruitment and testing process. The informational session will be held October 12th at 4PM. For details and to attend this virtual session please contact Halley Wunder at [e-mail].

JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Clackamas County’s Assessment and Taxation Department is seeking to hire a Property Appraiser to join their team. The Property Appraiser is the full working level in the series which performs appraisals of property in a prescribed manner. This class is distinguished from the higher-level class of Property Appraiser, Senior which performs more complex appraisals and serves as lead on various projects.

The Department of Assessment and Taxation is responsible for the assessment of real and personal property, construction of assessment rolls and the collection, recording and distribution of all tax monies within the County. The technical appraisal staff is organized into various sections for the appraisal of urban, rural, personal or commercial property

SPECIAL NOTE: The Assessment and Taxation Department maintains a conflict of interest policy regarding active real estate licenses and Appraisal Certifications.

PROOF OF REGISTRATION AS A COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER FROM THE STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE NOTE: This registration is issued by the Department of Revenue (DOR), not the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board (ACLB). Certification by the ACLB will not qualify for this position. You must possess the DOR registration.

Please see the "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" section of this job announcement for instructions on how to apply for this registration. A copy of your State of Oregon County Property Appraiser Registration or proof of successfully completed State test must be presented at any interview for which you may be invited.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:

• Proof of registration as a County Property Appraiser from the State of Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR).
• This position requires strong interpersonal skills that translate into all of the following:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well independently, as well as having a collaborative, team-oriented approach to work
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships both internally and externally