Commercial Appraiser Trainee
About the role
The Cache County Assessor's Office is seeking an internal candidate to join our team as a Commercial Appraiser Trainee. Under general supervision from the Commercial Property Team Lead or Commercial Appraisal Supervisor, the Commercial Appraiser Trainee performs technical assessment and real property valuation work on a wide variety of real property classifications throughout the County.
The first review of applications will be on or after October 9, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive physical inspections of commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties.
- Measures structures, sketches building footprints, and documents construction quality and condition.
- Collects and analyzes market sales, vacancy rates, lease agreements, and operating expenses.
- Appraises real property using Cost, Sales Comparison, and Income Capitalization approaches.
- Utilizes CAMA software and GIS mapping for mass appraisal modeling and data quality control.
- Assists in defending assessed values during tax appeals before the Board of Equalization.
Requirements
Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; AND One to two years of full-time appraisal experience or equivalent office environment experience.
Qualifications
- Valid Utah Driver's License and minimum vehicle liability insurance.
- Licensed Appraiser or Certified Residential Appraiser credential.
- Must obtain Ad Valorem General designation within 18 months.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
- 401k plan
- Utah Retirement System
- 14 paid holidays
- 18 days of Personal Leave in the first year
- All benefits start on the first day
Pay
The pay for this position ranges from $25.37 to $28.91 an hour.
Schedule
Generally working Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.