Property Appraiser I: Real Property Valuation Expert

State-of-Nevad; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Taxation, Locally-Assessed Section, Carson City, seeks a Property Appraiser I to appraise and assess real and personal property for tax purposes. The role applies cost, market, and income approaches with field visits, data collection, and preparation of formal reports.

Responsibilities include valuation, ratio studies, and defense of appraisals before state boards. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus related experience is required, with opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus professional property appraisal experience.
• Experience applying Nevada property tax laws and mass appraisal practices.

Responsibilities

• Value real and personal property for tax purposes using cost, sales, and income approaches.
• Conduct field inspections and collect data on property characteristics.
• Prepare reports, narratives, and defenses for boards and taxpayers.
• Explain valuation methods and findings to taxpayers and officials.

Skills

Appraisal theory

Property appraisal

Math/DSA

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

High school diploma + 3 years appraisal experience

Property Appraiser Trainee experience

Tools

Sketching software

Costing software

Job description

The Nevada Department of Taxation, Locally-Assessed Section, Carson City, seeks a Property Appraiser I to appraise and assess real and personal property for tax purposes. The role applies cost, market, and income approaches with field visits, data collection, and preparation of formal reports.

Responsibilities include valuation, ratio studies, and defense of appraisals before state boards. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus related experience is required, with opportunities for training and