Property Appraiser III

LINN COUNTY
ASSESSMENT AND TAXATION

P.O. Box 100; Albany, Oregon 97321 Matt Pitcher
Phone: (541) 967-3808 Assessor & Tax Collector
FAX: (541) 917-7448
Internet:www.linncountyor.gov

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF THE JOB: Property Appraiser III - Commercial
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: 429 SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU)

Full-time position working in the Linn County Assessor's Office

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: 
Organize, coordinate and conduct appraisals on, but not limited to, special assessment

programs, exempt, commercial, multi-family and industrial properties. 
Review completed appraisals for reliability and compliance to accepted appraisal practices

and standards. 
Perform appraisals of the most difficult, complex and unusual properties. 
Assist in the development of section and departmental policy formulation; implement policies,

and review and recommend policy changes as necessary. 
Stay informed of changes in laws; apply and interpret laws pertaining to appraisals both

exempt and specially assessed. 
May be required to defend appraisals (Your own and those made by any Linn County

Appraiser) for any appeals process. 
Gather and analyze data; determine benchmark properties; maintain records of property and

sales to review. 
Train new employees; provide technical assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of progressively responsible experience in property appraisal; graduation from a
four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, economics, real estate,
marketing or a related field; or any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education, and
training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described. Commercial experience is
preferred but not required.
Certification as a qualified appraiser by the Oregon Department of Revenue under the provisions
of ORS 308.010. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license and an acceptable driving record.

COMPENSATION: $5422 to $6913 Monthly, Full-time with benefits.

CLOSING DATE:
HOW TO APPLY: Employer application forms may be obtained from the Assessor's Office, Room 214, or at
the Linn County Board of Commissioners' Office, Room 201, Linn County Courthouse (300 4th Ave SW, Albany
OR 97321). Also at the Oregon Employment Division Office in Albany, or on the Linn County Home Page at http://
www.linncountyor.gov. A copy of the job's classification, which provides additional information about the job, can be
obtained at the Commissioners' Office and on the Linn County Web Site.
Submit completed application to: Matt Pitcher, Linn County Assessor’s Office, Room 214, 300 4thAve
SW, Albany OR 97321. Phone 541.967.3808 x2628. LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.