Senior Field Appraiser

Posting Date

09/15/25

Application Deadline

09/21/25

Pay Range

$23.00 - $31.00 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 are an experienced Field Appraiser and are looking for the next step in your career, consider joining the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office!

As the Senior Field Appraiser, you will capture property information primarily for a diverse range of properties, including agricultural, commercial, high-value custom residential, specialized; and complex business personal properties. We will count on you to collect and record data electronically to support the accurate capture of property information used by CAMA to produce mass appraisal models and by appraisers conducting appraisal analysis. Additionally, we will rely on you to know and apply statutory criteria to decisions regarding agricultural classification. 

About Us

Named one of Arizona's top places to work in 2023 and 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

• 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

• Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of experience in an appraisal or similar environments such as real estate, construction, property inspection, titling, or mortgage

• One year of experience performing discovery, measurement, verification, or other technical functions related to property appraisal and assessment

• High school diploma or GED

• Possession of an Arizona Department of Revenue Provisional Certification may substitute for one year of the experience requirement

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

• Must possess a formal certification in field appraisal techniques by the time of hire, OR

• Must complete an Assessor’s Office training in field appraisal techniques and practices within 12 months of hire date

We Also Value

• Experience with computer-assisted sketching/drawing programs

• Experience with spreadsheets and other computer software programs

• Experience applying statutory criteria to decision making process

• Experience with statutory DOR documentation

• Knowledge of generally excepted agricultural practices

Job Contributions

• Captures property data in a timely and accurate manner by conducting field visits to properties, measuring properties, noting property descriptions, counts, and relevant property characteristics

• Uses desktop review software and other systems to systematically capture and verify properties and their characteristics

• Canvasses for new properties, improvements, special features, changes, or additions to value by traveling to assi