Appraiser Analyst 3

About the role

The Department of Revenue is seeking an experienced Appraiser Analyst 3 to join their Property Tax Division in the Support, Assistance & Oversight (SAO) team. This role is based in Salem but may offer in-state hybrid work options.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to county assessors on valuation methods, mass appraisal techniques, special assessments, and appraisal program compliance.
• Analyze detailed ratio studies, program reviews, and property sales analyses to evaluate county assessment equity, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support statewide consistency by developing appraisal standards, cost factor books, methodologies, and administrative rule recommendations for all property types.
• Deliver training and professional development to county staff and state personnel through classroom instruction, on-the-job guidance, and standardized curriculum development.
• Manage appraisal and assessment projects, prepare narrative reports and technical analyses, and communicate findings to county officials, taxpayers, and department leadership.

Requirements

• Must possess Registered Appraiser status through the State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• One of the following:
  • Five (5) years of experience in appraisals, accounting, or auditing.
  • A bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, real estate, business administration, forestry, engineering, or a related field AND two (2) years of appraisal experience.
  • An associate degree in property appraisal or real estate technology or a related field AND three and a half (3.5) years of appraisal experience.
• Appraisal experience must be obtained under appraiser registration, licensure, or certification granted by a state regulatory agency.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to analyze assessment data and produce accurate, actionable evaluation reports.
• Proven skill in interpreting and applying property tax statutes and administrative rules.
• Ability to deliver effective training on appraisal standards, methods, and procedures.
• Strong capability to manage technical appraisal or assessment projects with consistent, timely results.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with county officials, taxpayers, and internal teams to resolve valuation and assessment issues.
• Strong ability to use spreadsheet, database, and analytical tools to complete complex valuation and compliance analyses.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical appraisal concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, pension and retirement programs, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave. Additional benefits include basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.