Property Appraiser I or II (2026-00114)

Deschutes County; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Deschutes County is seeking Property Appraisers to perform straightforward or standardized appraisals of real property to establish fair assessed values. Positions may choose a flex schedule during parts of the year, with opportunities to work independently on residential, farm, and forest properties.

Ideal candidates bring knowledge of appraisal principles, land mapping, property descriptions, and precise reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with emphasis in accounting, business, real estate or related field; AND one (1) year of property appraisal experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.
• Associate's degree with emphasis in accounting, business, real estate or related field; AND two (2) years of property appraisal experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Appraiser I focuses on valuations of straightforward residential properties.
• Appraiser II is oriented toward independent work, conducting property appraisals with discretion and judgment, for residential, farm, and forest properties.

Skills

Property appraisal knowledge

Land mapping

Property descriptions

Measurement

Construction principles

Education

Associate degree (Accounting/Business/Real Estate)

Job description

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

To provide quality customer service through the appraisal and assessment of all taxable property as mandated by the State of Oregon in a manner that merits the highest degree of confidence in our integrity, efficiency, and fairness.

ABOUT THE COUNTY:

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.

Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.

We hope you'll consider joining our talented team.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Performs straightforward or standardized appraisals of real property to establish a fair and accurate value upon which taxes will be assessed. Positions may choose to work a flex schedule during parts of the year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Appraiser I - Emphasis of work assignments is valuations of straightforward residential properties.
• Appraiser II - Oriented toward working independently, conducting property appraisals, with considerable discretion and judgment in appraisal techniques that are used. Performs technical and analytical functions to determine market value of residential, farm, and forest properties.

What You Will Bring:

• Knowledge of or experience with: Modern property appraisal principles and practices, including land mapping and surveying, property description and measurement, construction principles and practices.
• Skill in: Ability to read and interpret maps, aerial photographs, and legal descriptions. Basic mathematical aptitude to perform calculations. Ability to produce clear and concise written reports relating to appraisals.

This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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Minimum Qualifications

Property Appraiser I: Associate's degree with emphasis in accounting, business, real estate or related field; AND one (1) year of property appraisal experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

Property Appraiser II: Associate's degree with emphasis in accounting, business, real estate or related field; AND two (2) years of property appraisal experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.