November 6, 2024

Lincoln County, OR

Newport

FULL TIME

Property Appraiser 1

Position Summary

The Lincoln County Assessor's Office is looking to add a Property Appraiser 1 to their team. They're looking for someone dynamic and engaging with an interest in the work and a desire to serve the community.

The person in this position will perform appraisals of urban and rural residential properties for property tax purposes. While also providing public service relating to property assessment information and representing the Assessor’s Office in Board of Property Tax Appeals hearings.

We are hiring an Appraiser 1 or an Appraiser Trainee.

See related job post for more information on specific requirements for each position.

Joe Davidson, Lincoln County Assessor

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

Conduct physical reappraisal of residential properties:

Perform site visits to maintain accurate inventory of property data within defined study areas for mass appraisal purposes.
Process M50 Exception forms for damaged or omitted property.
Record and enter reappraisal data in CAMA system.

Conduct physical appraisal of new construction:

Research building permits and plans.
Create and maintain accurate building sketches.
Perform site visits to verify inventory and size of improvements.
Process M50 Exception forms for new property.
Record and enter new property data in CAMA system.

Provide public service:

Answer basic questions and provide information relating to property valuation and the Oregon Property Tax system.

Represent the Assessor’s Office in Board of Property Tax Appeals hearings.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education Level

Associate of Science Degree in property appraisal or real estate technology.

Substitution Note: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with major course work in Business Administration, Accounting, Real Estate, Engineering or related field or three years work experience in real estate or business administration affording a knowledge of real property valuation, or successful completion of an approved two-year training program as a County Property Appraiser Trainee.

Certifications

Certification as a Registered Appraiser by the Oregon Department of Revenue is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained by continuing education. ORS 308.010; Signing a Certificate of Confidentiality is required under ORS 308.413(3)

Driver’s License

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

Desirable Qualifications: 1 – 2 years’ experience in an Oregon County Assessor’s Office.

For more information, please reach out to hr@co.lincoln.or.us
Apply now by clicking the link above!

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.

Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.