Personal Property Appraiser

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

12/02/25

Division:

Assessor Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

The Personal Property Appraiser performs technical work in appraising and auditing business personal property, commercial and industrial personal property for tax purposes in the Personal Property Appraisal Division of the Assessor's Office. Duties include: Audit and inspect business personal property; Estimate value of such property, evaluating the appropriateness of information filed by taxpayers; Process declaration forms; Respond appropriately to customer inquiries and complaints; Provide information to businesses concerning the assessment process; Process appeals and abatements; Testify in hearings as needed. 

  

SCHEDULE:

Schedule for this role is four 10-hour days in-office (M-Th) with the potential for limited remote work after probationary period has been completed.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $27.00 – $32.72 USD Hourly 

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more.  For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The Personal Property Appraiser is responsible for:

• Field investigating, auditing, and inspecting business personal property records and assets.  
• Estimating the value of business personal property and evaluating the accuracy of information submitted by taxpayers.
• Canvasses assigned geographical areas to identify and inspect new businesses and construction documenting business closures, ownership changes and relocations.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints.  Provides information to businesses regarding assessments, appeals, and abatement processes. 
•  Processing annual declaration schedules, including accurate asset coding, preparation of pivot tables, accurate data entry, and overall account management. 
•  Responding to taxpayer appeals by preparing written responses, performing data entry, and compiling supporting documents, exhibits, and reports for hearings when necessary.
• Reviews permit information to identify taxable asset additions and documenting accounts for further review.
• Possessing strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with experience handling taxpayer inquiries, negotiations, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborating as a team member by sharing knowledge and information with colleagues and managers and assists in training team members as needed.
• Adhering to Colorado statutes, Division of Property Taxation guidelines and department policies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities that lead to success in this role include:  

• Understanding of appraisal process, including fieldwork, estimation, data management, and research. 
• Ability to be self-guided when seeking information. 
• High level of organization and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate technical processes to a variety of audiences. 
• Demonstrates the ability to manage and resolve conflicts effectively. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a detail-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to review and interpret financial documents and asset listings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of work related experience in general appraisal , personal property appraisal , and/or accounting experience to incl