Field Appraiser

: Posting Date 03/07/24 Application Deadline 03/12/24 Pay Range $19.25 - $27.25 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Assessor About the Position If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your keen eye for detail and ability to adapt can be utilized to your full potential, then join our team of appraisers at the Maricopa County Office of Assessor! As a Field Appraiser, you will capture property information primarily for basic residential, commercial, land, agricultural, mobile home properties and improvements and/or business personal property accounts. You will also collect and record data electronically to conduct appraisal analysis and to support the accuracy of property information used by CAMA to produce mass appraisal models. Bring your skills and appraisal know-how and apply today! About Us Named one of Arizona's top places to work in 2025, the Maricopa County Assessor is dedicated to ensuring their employees feel valued and appreciated. The commitment to employing professionals and providing them with state-of-the-art tools and resources to produce fair and equitable property values shows a strong commitment to serving the citizens of Maricopa County. Fair and accurate property assessments are crucial for maintaining a just and transparent system for property taxes and public services. Come and be a part of our mission to place employee satisfaction and community service at the forefront. Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

• Six months of experience in business, appraisal, or property-related environments such as real estate construction, property inspection, titling mortgage, or other similar environments
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience performing discovery, measurement, verification, or other technical functions related to property appraisal and assessment
• Experience with computer-assisted sketching/drawing programs
• Experience with spreadsheets and other computer software programs

Job Contributions

• Capture property data in a timely and accurate manner by conducting field visits to properties, measuring properties, noting property descriptions, counts, and relevant property characteristics
• Canvass for new properties, improvements, special features, changes, or additions to value by traveling to assigned areas or using the desktop review process and aerial photography
• Gather information about existing properties and properties under construction from various property representatives
• Document property notes, measurements, field inspection dates, and other information accurately by hard copy or electronically in the system
• Create and update scaled property drawings based on field measurements, blueprints, plans, or CAD files including property details to accurately represent properties
• Ensure the accuracy of data in the Assessor's records by performing basic mathematical calculations including the determination of square footage, fractions, or decimals using standard formulas
• Contribute to the accuracy and currency of Assessor data by taking photographs and drawing sketches of properties and entering these into the Assessor's electronic records
• Manage time in the field without direct supervision and organize work for best production, accuracy, and timely completion, which includes maintaining the daily itinerary and mileage log

Working Conditions

• Fieldwork can include exposure to extreme heat, cold, and dangerous flora and fauna
• This position has the opportunity for a hybrid schedule with field visits and telecommuting.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
  • Mileage is reimbursed at the federal rate
• Must take a class and pass a test on “Introduction to Property Tax” within 30 days of hire
• Must take a class and pass a test in “Data Collection” within three months of hire

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!