Appraisal Assistant - Jefferson County

03/07/2025 Grade 16 Full time Jefferson County is actively seeking qualified Appraisal Assistants to support Real Property Appraisers in measuring and assessing properties to ensure accurate valuations. Responsibilities include visiting properties, taking measurements using various tools, calculating square footage and acreage, and comparing building features to records. The role involves fieldwork in varying weather conditions, exposure to potential hazards, and some office duties. Candidates should be comfortable with physical tasks such as walking, bending, lifting, and operating a motor vehicle. Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more.

Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

Jefferson County $40,040 - $62,129

• Driver’s license.
• Experience providing customer service (e.g., providing information, explaining/enforcing policies and procedures, dealing with difficult or irate customers)..
• Experience performing work (e.g., carpentry, home improvement, repairs, construction, real estate, appraisal) that requires knowledge of basic construction materials such as brick, wood, concrete, etc.
• Willingness to pass the Alabama Manual course and the IAAO 101 Fundamentals of Real Property within two years of hire

• Experience working in Real Estate sales as a Real Estate Agent, Realtor, or Broker.
• Experience working as a Home Inspector.
• Experience working as a Home Builder.
• Licensed as an Appraisal Trainee through the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board.

• Assists in the inspection of real properties (e.g., residences) and related documentation (e.g., property records, maps) on behalf of the Jefferson County Board of Equalization by examining records, visiting properties, reviewing diagrams, and taking measurements in order to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design.
• Examines public records (e.g., tax maps, tax assessor records, transactions) to gather tax-related information for properties within the jurisdiction.
• Takes property measurements (e.g., wall lengths, offsets, and corner angles) using tape measure and miter gauge to provide information to be used for property appraisals.
• Gathers information and specifications from building plans in order to evaluate important property characteristics (e.g., improvement dimensions, construction materials, structural information, functional design).
• Performs administrative duties (e.g., writing reports, maintaining files, drafting mail correspondence, communicating information, providing assistance) in order to maintain efficient departmental operations.
• Assists in the valuations and/or assessments of real properties on behalf of the Board of Equalization by monitoring trends, documenting property characteristics, and calculating estimates in order to determine property values.
• Draws land and improvement diagrams to be used in appraisal reports to support findings.
• Monitors trends (e.g., interest rates, mortgage availability) that may affect real property market prices in order to provide accurate appraisal estimates.

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as during regular field visits to external places of business, residence, or construction worksites. Work involves use of tools including a tape measure and miter gauge as well as standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.