Real Property Appraiser -Jefferson County (Board of Equalization)

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan (retirement)

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

Jefferson County Board of Equalization Department seeks a motivated Real Property Appraiser to value residential and commercial properties for ad valorem tax purposes. Appraisers inspect properties, gather data, and apply state laws to determine fair market values.

Role requires travel across the county and strict adherence to policies and procedures. The position supports the department with valuation reports, correspondence, and data management, ensuring accurate tax assessments and timely

Qualifications

• Driver's license required.
• Experience in mass appraisal or fee appraisal.
• Experience drafting written correspondence to communicate information to various parties.
• Willingness to complete Alabama Manual course and IAAO 101 Fundamentals of Real Property within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs property valuations and assessments to determine property tax values.
• Gathers evidence and analyzes documents (income statements, deeds, liens, market data) for protests and appeals.
• Inspects residences and related records to evaluate construction, condition, and features.
• Communicates with contractors, owners, and agencies to obtain property information.
• Drafts tax value letters and other correspondence related to appraisals.

Skills

Driver's license

Mass/fee appraisal experience

Written correspondence

Alabama course readiness

Job description

Job Summary

The Jefferson County Board of Equalization Department is seeking a well-qualified and motivated Real Property Appraiser. Employees in this classification are responsible for appraising residential and commercial properties to establish a fair market value for ad valorem tax purposes according to state and federal guidelines. Appraisers gather information by inspecting property to determine the value of the property for tax purposes. A significant amount of judgement is used during the assessment process and Appraisers must follow strict adherence to set policies, procedures and State law. The work is performed throughout the county and requires the employee to travel to various locations in order to perform the appraisals. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor and is reviewed for completeness and adherence to policies and procedures.

Compensation & Benefits

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Pay Range

The pay range for this job is presented below: $52,624 - $81,640

Target Close Date

09/04/2026

Pay Grade

Grade 21

Type

Full time

Minimum Qualifications

• Driver's license.
• Experience in mass appraisal or fee appraisal.
• Experience drafting written correspondences to communicate information to miscellaneous parties.
• Willingness to pass the Alabama Manual course and the IAAO 101 Fundamentals of Real Property within two years of hire.

Targeted Qualifications

• Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser OR Certified General Real Property Appraiser through Alabama Real Estate Appraiser's Board.
• Completion of the Alabama Real Property Appraisal Manual course.
• Completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Course 101: Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal.

Typical Job Duties

• Performs administrative duties (e.g., writing reports, maintaining files, drafting mail correspondence, communicating information, providing assistance) in order to maintain efficient departmental operations.
• Assists taxpayers with various issues related to real property (e.g., completing forms, answering questions, resolving complaints).
• Assists the public and government agencies in accessing real property data.
• Communicates with various entities (e.g., contractors, home owners, business owners) to obtain and/or exchange property related information.
• Drafts and mails various correspondence (e.g., tax value letters to business owners) to communicate property appraisal information.
• Completes valuations and/or assessments of real properties on behalf of the Board of Equalization to determine the amount of property tax owed by property owners.
• Gathers evidence and reviews documentation (e.g., income and expense statements, private appraisals, deeds, liens, mortgages, market trends, attorney general opinions, case law, blueprints, sketches and drawings, legal descriptions) in order to obtain relevant information related to citizen protests of assessed property values and/or related court cases.
• Inspects real properties (e.g., residences) and related documentation (e.g., property records, maps) on behalf of the Jefferson County Board of Equalization in order to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design.
• Examines the type and location of nearby services (e.g., shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features) to evaluate their impact on property values.
• Takes property measurements (e.g., wall lengths, offsets, and corner angles) using tape measure and miter gauge to provide information to be used for property appraisals.

Physical Demands

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as during regular field visits to external places of business, residence, or construction worksites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

Eeo Statement

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

Note

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.