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Jobs in this family apply methods, techniques, principles, and practices of property appraisal and assessment to provide assistance and oversight to county assessor offices. Appraise property for right-of-way acquisition and disposal.

Jobs and Descriptions

Appraisal and Assessment Representative I

First-level professional position provides limited technical assistance and guidance to county officials on maintenance plans, appraisal and assessment, methodology, mapping, data collection, property transfers, and sales analysis. At this level, employees assist higher level staff members on larger, more complex properties. Employees at this level require introductory knowledge of appraisal and assessment techniques and methodologies. May provide training to county staff, research and updated schedules for counties, audit public utility properties, provides assessment oversight, audit county assessments, and provide contract appraisers.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience. May require State Certified Appraiser designation.

OCCU: 9583
Pay Grade: MS04

Appraisal and Assessment Representative II

Second-level professional position responsible for appraising a wide variety of properties to determine market value, or providing intermediate technical assistance and guidance to county officials on maintenance plans, appraisal and assessment, methodology, mapping, data collection, property transfers, and sales analysis. At this level, employees apply acquired professional and technical knowledge to undertake analysis and interpretation of real estate and property information and data. At this level, employees may use multiple data sources or references in making evaluations or researching information. May provide training to county staff, research and updated schedules for counties, audit public utility properties, provides assessment oversight, audit county assessments, and provide contract appraisers.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Requires MAE Certification.

OCCU: 9584
Pay Grade: MS06

Appraisal and Assessment Representative III

Seasoned professional position that provides technical expertise for statewide appraisal and assessment programs and serves as a team leader for an appraisal and assessment team. At this level, employees conduct site inspections and assist in creating statewide standards for appraisal and assessment programs. May mentor and train professional staff. May provide training to county staff, research and updated schedules for counties, audit public utility properties, provides assessment oversight, audit county assessments, and provide contract appraisers.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree, MAE Certification, and 5+ years of relevant experience.

OCCU: 9585
Pay Grade: MS08

Appraisal and Assessment Representative Team Lead

Managerial-level position accountable for overseeing statewide appraisal and assessment programs and overseeing appraisal and assessment teams. Positions at this level also create and implement statewide standards, perform program writing, and teach and train staff and county officials. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. May provide training to county staff, research and updated schedules for counties, audit public utility properties, provides assessment oversight, audit county assessments, and provide contract appraisers.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree, MAE Certification, and 6+ years of relevant experience.

OCCU: 9586
Pay Grade: MS11