Residential Property Appraiser 2

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$39.00 - $47.85 Hourly

Department:

Department of County Management (DCM)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 17, 2026

The Opportunity:

Overview

This recruitment will close when 150 applications are received or May 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM, whichever comes first. Please apply without delay!

Who We are Seeking: An outstanding professional Residential Appraiser who has advanced experience appraising residential properties for ad valorem taxation purposes.  Someone who is able to assist with the implementation of goals and objectives and help serve the public by carrying out all mandated functions with integrity, accountability and accuracy while providing the highest standards of customer service. 

Your role as the Residential Property Appraiser 2 will include the following:  

• Analysis of sales, income information, and other appraisal data on residential, small commercial, multi-family property, vacant land  and small tract properties for use in sales studies and for use in market value appraisals.

• Analysis of properties/neighborhoods to determine influences affecting value, such as zoning regulations, functional/external obsolescence, and market preferences for use in the improvement of the County’s Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) model.

• Inspecting improved property to determine use, condition and construction information; measure buildings and interpret blueprints to prepare scale drawings.

• Determining property's highest and best use.

• Performing field audits to review value changes and audit reports.

• Making value estimates using sales comparison, and/or cost approaches, where applicable; correlate land value estimates with indicated values of the improvements to arrive at an estimated market value of the property.

• Conferring with property owners or their representatives regarding assessed values and related assessment issues; explain rights and procedures.

• Preparing narrative appraisal reports for and testify at the Property Value Appeals Board, Department of Revenue and Tax Court Hearings.   

Who We Are and What We Do:

This position will be a part of the Division of Assessment, Taxation and Recording (DART), within the Department of County Management (DCM). In the DCM, the public service we carry out is essential to the operation of Multnomah County as a government, as well as an employer. DART strives to ensure the stability and quality of life for our community by providing local government with the revenues necessary to fund essential services.  We pride ourselves on providing reliable, responsive, personal service to the public and our co-workers. As a team, we are committed to being good stewards of public resources while creating a safe and inclusive environment for employees, customers, and the communities we serve. 

“The primary role of DART staff members is to carry out the functions of the Assessor’s Office in a manner that is friendly, respectful, resourceful and willing in order to create an environment of safety, trust and belonging for all.”

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. 

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Associate of Arts degree; experience may substitute for a degree

• Two (2) years of residential real estate appraisal experience is required

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate State valid driver's license, valid car insurance and access to a vehicle in order to commute and/or conduct site visits

• Possession of a valid Oregon State Appraiser Registration (bi-annual re-certification required)

• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Advanced knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of residential property appraisal

• Understanding and familiarity with all levels of the Property Value Appeal process in Oregon Ability to make written and oral appraisal communications to defend property valuations at all levels of the Appeal process

• Working knowledge of farm & forest use, floating properties, manufactured homes, condominiums and small tract land valuations

• Working knowledge of building architecture, skilled at reading blueprints, and ability to understand construction components

• Thorough knowledge of the application of Department of Revenue (DOR) market-related cost approach to mass appraisal and the DOR's classification system application

• Working knowledge of industry-standard mass appraisal practices and procedures

• Ability to enter accurate appraisal inspections in a CAMA system

• Ability to research multiple internet platforms as well as onsite visits to gather required information to make informed appraisal decisions

• Experience working in collaboration on project/program teams including: New Construction/Demolition, Divisions & Plats and Special Programs

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. 

Screening and Evaluation 

The Application Packet: Your completed application must include the following items:

• A completed online application.

• A resume that contains your relevant experience and education. Please be sure your resume includes the following for each employer: name of employer, location, dates of employment, your title, a brief summary of your responsibilities, and if applicable the number of employees under your supervision.

• A cover letter that expands on your resume and addresses 

  • why you are interested in this position and;

  • demonstrates how your experience and skill set aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application,  resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, addressing how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualification listed, as these materials may be scored and determine if you move forward in the process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications: We may do an additional preferred review, phone screen, and/or send out additional supplemental questions to identify those highest qualified.

• Consideration of top candidates: We will consider qualified candidates in order of rank and score from the list of eligible candidates. This may include panel interview(s), a hiring interview, and/or additional testing to determine the best candidates for a position.

• Background check and reference checks: All finalists must pass reference checks and some departments may require a criminal records check.

Additional Details 

This recruitment may be used to fill full-time, part-time, temporary, limited duration and on-call posit