SR APPRAISER

The salary for this position is: $5,147 - $6,847 monthly.

Are you ready to love where you work?

The Thurston County Assessor’s Office offers a friendly work environment dedicated to consistency, transparency, and service. We are seeking a Senior Appraiser to join our team; someone who delights in the details while being goal, customer, and community focused. This position appraises residential and commercial property to establish fair market value by performing field and aerial inspections and maintaining accurate property records. The successful candidate will have healthy time/workload management skills and possess strong written and oral communication skills. 

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs extensive research and analysis of sales within the assignment area and throughout the County for development of trends and depreciation schedules.
• Prepares maps with property, sales, and zoning information; reviews aerial photos to establish property boundaries, land characteristics, and structure locations.
• Locates, inspects, and classifies properties according to quality and important characteristics. Estimates the market value for each property for assessment purposes based on market analysis.
• Participates in developing appraisal procedures, organizing and completing special appraisal projects.
• Defines neighborhood boundaries for computer-assisted appraisals. Maintains computer database of parcel information for land and building valuations. Updates sales reports.
• Prepares Assessor's written responses to property owners' appeals to the County Board of Equalization or the State Board of Tax Appeals.
• Coordinates and prepares special sales reports.
• Participates in training and guiding other appraisers and appraiser assistants in their work.
• Requests and verifies information on income producing residential properties.
• Contacts property owners to verify sale price, type of financing, and parties involved.
• Explains and supports the appraisals to the public.
• May participate on the MAS Team for training assignments.
• May determine the value of industrial, farm, business, or other equipment or machinery.

To view the full job classification, click here: Senior Appraiser

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment - Full time, in-office position. 
• Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Travel Requirements - This is a field position and is primarily out inspecting properties.   
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions with the public (in-person, computer, telephone). 

 

WHO WE ARE:

Thurston County Assessor, Steven J. Drew, is responsible for identifying, locating, and fairly valuing all real and personal property within the county for tax purposes. 

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

 

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES: 

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emer