Appraiser 1

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Why It's a Great Opportunity: As an Appraiser 1, you’ll play an important role in supporting fair and equitable property valuations for tax purposes across Pierce County.

You’ll join a collaborative team of professionals who are often the public face of the County — conducting field inspections, building positive relationships with a diverse community, and gaining hands-on experience in the appraisal field.

Our technology-first approach equips you with County-provided iPads to route and complete inspections efficiently.

With 50% or more of your time spent in the field, this role offers a great balance of independent work, learning opportunities, and meaningful public service.

To get a behind the scenes look at what we do, check out this YouTube video.

Why It's a Great Department: The Assessor Treasurer's Office is widely respected for their high level of integrity, teamwork, and positive interactions with taxpayers and other governmental agencies.

We offer a stable work environment and competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to be a part of an organization that cares about its customers and employees.

The Assessor-Treasurer's Office is responsible for the mass appraisal of real and personal property in Pierce County for purposes of assessing property taxes.

Our mission is to fairly and efficiently value property and collect revenue to fund public services throughout Pierce County.

Adding over one billion dollars of New Construction value to Pierce County tax rolls each year, we are a team dedicated to serving the citizens of Pierce County.

As our motto states, "Better every day", if you believe you have what it takes to be a part of our team, then look no more! To learn more about us please visit our website.

How to be Successful in the Role:Success in this role comes from working efficiently while exercising sound judgment in day-to-day decision-making.

The ability to learn quickly, engage professionally with the public, and work independently in a fast-paced environment will help you thrive.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort using technology in the field are important, and experience working with appraisal software is preferred.Your Future in this Role:A career with Pierce County means joining an organization invested in your growth.

Through leadership development, robust online learning, and a variety of training opportunities, we provide continuous professional development at every stage.

This commitment empowers you to contribute meaningfully while advancing your skills and supporting resilient communities, reliable infrastructure, and equitable outcomes for all.

The Assessor Treasurer's Office is dedicated to your success at becoming adept at appeals, sales validations, and other specialized work.

You will have additional training/educational opportunities through organizations, such as the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), the Department of Revenue (DOR), and the Washington State Association of County Assessors (WSACA).

Your work will directly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the Assessor Treasurer's Office and Pierce County. Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Inspect and appraise all categories of real property to determine values. Inspect properties for the purpose of gathering land and building characteristics data including quality of workmanship and materials.
• Note property and its amenities in relation to surrounding properties. Measure improvements, verify and record land and building characteristics. Draw scale plans of buildings using current office software.
• Accurately record data on field record forms.
• Prepare and present evidence of fair market value for hearings before the County Board of Equalization, and State Board of Tax Appeals; and, may attend hearings to present data documenting the appraisal process, and may testify as a fact and/or expert witness on behalf of the Assessor-Treasurer's Office for administrative and court cases on valuation issues.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

Qualifications

• One or more years experience as a Real or Personal Property appraiser AND
• Must be able to qualify to be accredited by the State Department of Revenue
• Additional related education or experience may substitute year-for-year for the minimum requirements
• Must have a current and valid Washington State driver's license upon starting position
• Must pass 30 minutes basic Appraiser Skills Assessment prior to hire.
• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Additional Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated based on the quality and relevance of education and experience in the areas listed.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration.

Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date.

Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step.

We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career.

We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?