Field Appraiser

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $21 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your keen eye for detail and ability to adapt can be utilized to your full potential, then join our team of appraisers at the Maricopa County Office of Assessor! As a Field Appraiser you will capture property information primarily for basic residential, commercial, land, agricultural, mobile home properties and improvements and/or business personal property accounts. You will also collect and record data electronically to conduct appraisal analysis and to support the accuracy of property information used by CAMA to produce mass appraisal models. Bring your skills and appraisal know-how and apply today! 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.

Requirements

• Six months of experience in business, appraisal, or property-related environments such as real estate construction, property inspection, titling mortgage, or other similar environments
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire
• Mileage is reimbursed at the federal rate
• Must take a class and pass a test on “Introduction to Property Tax” within 30 days of hire
• Must take a class and pass a test in “Data Collection” within three months of hire
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing discovery, measurement, verification, or other technical functions related to property appraisal and assessment
• Experience with computer-assisted sketching/drawing programs
• Experience with spreadsheets and other computer software programs

Responsibilities

• 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
• Canvass for new properties, improvements, special features, changes, or additions to value by traveling to assigned areas or using the desktop review process and aerial photography
• Gathers information about existing properties and properties under construction from various property representatives
• Documents property notes, measurements, field inspection dates, and other information accurately by hard copy or electronically in the system
• Creates and updates scaled property drawings based on field measurements, blueprints, plans, or CAD files including property details to accurately represent properties
• Ensures accuracy of data in Assessor’s records by performing basic mathematical calculations including determination of square footage, fractions, or decimals using standard formulas
• Contributes to the accuracy and currency of Assessor data by taking photographs and drawing sketches of properties and entering these into Assessor’s electronic records
• Manages time in the field without direct supervision and organizes work for best production, accuracy, and timely completion, which includes maintaining the daily itinerary and mileage log

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• 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 on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club
• Dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED