GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES FOR PROPERTY APPRAISER 1
 Assists as a trainee in the appraisal of real or personal property; performs other duties as required.  Upon satisfactorily meeting the experience, knowledge, training and special requirements of the Property Appraiser 1 classification, the employee may be promoted to the classification of Property Appraiser 2. 
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the close supervision of the Appraisal Supervisor, a Senior Appraiser or the County Assessor, who creates work assignments, reviews work through reports, and observes work performance.
 
 GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES FOR PROPERTY APPRAISER 2
Appraises real or personal property for tax assessment purposes; performs other work as required.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED 
Works under the supervision of the Appraisal Supervisor, a Senior Appraiser or the County Assessor, who creates work assignments, reviews work through reports, and observes work performance.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED FOR BOTH CLASSIFICATIONS 
Supervision is not a responsibility of positions in this class; however, may be assigned to train individuals of a lower classification within the same series.

 WAGES
 Property Appraiser 1:  $23.94 - $32.08
 Property Appraiser 2:  $27.56 - $36.94

Duties for Property Appraiser 1

• Assist in the appraisal of commercial properties (land and improvements) for purpose of tax assessment by researching, inspecting, and measuring, as well as assembling market, sales and other valuation data; may also assist in the appraisal of property types industrial, rural, residential or personal property as needed.
• Independently locate, identify, measure, and photograph properties throughout Marion County and in all types of weather conditions.  The ability to recognize and catalogue the pertinent attributes which affect value of properties being appraised.  Learn the basics of what contributes to and differentiates property classifications and how to identify them.
• Learn to identify the three approaches to value, sales comparison approach, cost approach, and income approach, and be able to develop and utilize all three approaches for properties of low complexity. Learn the basics of Measure’s 5 & 50 and be able to describe what tax implications these measures may have for property owners.
• Learn the concept of mass appraisal and how to develop valuation models using this technique on an annual basis.  Track sales of assigned properties.  Interview buyers and sellers to verify price, condition of property, and determine validity of sale for use in the mass appraisal valuation process.  Become familiar with the ratio study process and how the sales data affects the outcome.
• Learn and understand the Assessment & Taxation software. Learn to use other software necessary with sufficient skill to accomplish the above tasks in an efficient and professional manner, including but not limited to Word, Excel, GIS and aerial imagery viewers.

• Locate properties in a variety of specific geographic locations.
• Inspect & measure, collect information on the physical property in the field.
• Inspect & measure properties on various types of terrain and in all
• weather conditions.
• Appraise land and new or existing buildings, using all three approaches to value as applicable: cost, income, and sales comparison. Determines both Real Market Value and Exception Value.
• Participates in pre-appraisal set-up, which includes defining neighborhoods, developing land schedules, and developing valuation models for improvements.
• Document field information for entry into computer data base.
• Draws diagrams of the property buildings.
• Responds to property owners concerns & questions in the field, in the office, at the lobby counter and on the telephone.
• Process current information on a computer database.
• May testify in Board of Property Tax Appeals, Tax Court, Magistrate Court, or Department of Revenue appeals hearings.
• Perform data entry using a personal computer. Attend meetings & training seminars. Process exemption applications.

1. Must be a qualified Registered Appraiser in the State of Oregon, pursuant to ORS 308.010.  Must provide with job application a copy of the Registered Appraiser certificate issued by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services; OR
2. Be eligible to take the Registered Appraiser exam at time of hire based on one of the following criteria, and pass that exam within 6 months of hire:
   • Have an associate in science degree (or higher) in property appraisal, real estate technology, building construction/inspection technology, engineering or forestry technology, business administration, or a related field; OR
   • Possess any combination of experience or education equivalent to two years in a field that would demonstrate the capacity to work as a property appraiser. Examples include; property appraisal, public or business administration, real estate, finance, civil engineering, urban planning; OR
   • Have previously completed an Oregon Department of Revenue approved appraisal training program or county approved appraisal training program.
3.   Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

1. Two (2) years of experience in real or personal property appraisal; OR 
2. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for selected applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services.
• Must possess and maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance at a minimum in the amount required by Oregon Law [ORS Chapter 806].
• Required to use personal vehicle for business use. 
• Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.
• Must adhere to Oregon Department of Revenue Administrative Rules 150-308.010-(A) which states:

• Final candidates will be required to participate in a practical examination to assess job skills. Selected applicants will be contacted for an appointment to participate in the assessment.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  May occasionally be required to work beyond the normal work schedule, depending upon the needs of the department.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.  Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.  Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.  Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.