Washington County Assessment and Taxation Department (A&T) is seeking to fill multiple bilingual and multicultural Property Appraiser I/II vacancies. A&T is eager and committed to hiring individuals that reflect the many and diverse communities within Washington County. We are extremely interested in hiring individuals with a variety of language abilities that reflect the many cultures that exist within the county, which we know will only strengthen and bring improvements to the work of our department. A&T leadership wholeheartedly encourages and supports the success of all our employees through training, mentoring and coaching. 

If you have skills and knowledge in Construction, Insurance, Real Estate, Finance, Retail Management, Business Operations, or other related fields, we encourage you to apply. The skills and knowledge in these industries have been proven to be transferable to the work of a successful Property Appraiser I, which is the entry level classification within the Property Appraiser series. Incumbents in this classification may be considered for promotion to Property Appraiser II upon fully meeting the requirements and demonstrating the ability to perform the assigned duties of the higher classification. These duties and skills will be taught through formalized and continuous education, training and mentoring programs provided and paid for by the Department.

Appraisers are trained as high-level professionals performing fun and varied operations throughout the year. The appraisers work consists of three critical components described below:
 

1. New Construction:  Appraise all properties following changes resulting from building permits.
2. Reappraisal:  Perform studies to ensure accurate information and up to date market analysis.
3. Appeals:  Research and conduct presentations for areas of expertise (based on training).

Appraisers are responsible for values used to prepare the annual property statement issued to all property owners in Washington County. These tax dollars provide funding to local jurisdictions and programs, as well as statewide services.

In this exciting role, you will be in contact with property owners regarding their property(s) in person and over the phone. Many appraisers spend well over 50% of their time out in the field conducting inspections and meeting with a variety of professionals and the public, including homeowners. You will also conduct detailed reviews for accuracy, then perform property analyses through our new mass appraisal system, which is utilized to calibrate property values. You will be a part of a team who believes in achieving the most professional service possible for our community.

In Assessment and Taxation, we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. With the help of every employee, our customers, our partners and our community – we can achieve our mission of equity for all!

Salary information for Property Appraiser I and II:

• Property Appraiser I: $26.19 - $31.84 Hourly 
• Property Appraiser II: $30.39 - $36.93 Hourly

VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL Q & A SESSION (OPTIONAL)
All candidates are invited to participate in an (optional) Informational Q & A Session. During this informational session, you will have the opportunity to meet our Washington County Appraisal team, learn about a day in the life of an appraiser and what you can expect as an employee in this role, and what's it's like working for Washington County. The last 30 minutes will be dedicated to those interested in learning about the application process and how to apply online through our Government Jobs portal website. We will offer suggestions, best practices and tips for the hiring process.

When: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Where: Microsoft Teams. No download or installation needed. Click here to join the meeting. Please note the link will only work during the Q&A session date/time. Contact jasmine_cardenas@co.washington.or.us for more information.