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Field Appraiser

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Apr 17, 2025

Posting Date

04/17/25

Application Deadline

04/21/25

Pay Range

$20.00 - $28.50 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 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

We pride ourselves on supplying property appraisals and assessments that uphold fairness and equity for Maricopa County property owners and residents. We are leading the industry, integrating state-of-the-art appraisal systems, and seeking the best and brightest to join our team! If you'd like to contribute to the value of Maricopa County, apply today!

Proud to Offer

  • 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 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 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • 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.

  • Must 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

We Also Value

  • 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

  • Knowledge of generally accepted 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 and conditions

  • 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

  • Verify agricultural use of property and update lease information electronically

  • 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

Working Conditions

  • This position has the opportunity for a hybrid schedule with field visits and telecommuting.

  • Field work can include exposure to extreme heat, cold and dangerous flora, fauna, livestock, in use heavy equipment and unmitigated dust disturbances

  • This position requires dirt road and remote field inspections

Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

  • 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

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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