Residential Appraisal Specialist

Jefferson County, Mo Local Government; Hillsboro (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County, Mo Local Government is seeking a Residential Appraiser to conduct field appraisals for residential, commercial, and agricultural parcels, ensuring fair property valuations for taxation purposes. The role involves on-site inspections, data verification, and preparing valuation reports using GIS and CAMA systems.

You will respond to inquiries, explain procedures, and maintain accurate parcel records.

Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience: HS-GED; Associates Preferred (Related Field).
• 3 years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience in real estate, property assessment, construction industry or appraisal environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site field inspections to gather data on properties.
• Verify data against permits, plans, and GIS information.
• Prepare sketches, photographs, and written reports detailing attributes and valuation factors.
• Apply standardized appraisal methods and market data to determine fair values.
• Explain valuation processes to property owners and handle inquiries.

Skills

Property appraisal

GIS

CAMA systems

Field inspections

Building plans

Data interpretation

Communication

Analytical reasoning

Valuation reports

Mapping software

Education

HS-GED; Associates Preferred

Tools

Geographic Information System

Camera

Graphing tools

Tape measure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Jefferson County, Mo Local Government is seeking a Residential Appraiser to conduct field appraisals for residential, commercial, and agricultural parcels, ensuring fair property valuations for taxation purposes. The role involves on-site inspections, data verification, and preparing valuation reports using GIS and CAMA systems.

You will respond to inquiries, explain procedures, and maintain accurate parcel records.