Real Property Appraiser -Jefferson County (Board of Equalization)
Target close date: 09/04/2026. Full-time position.
About the Role
The Jefferson County Board of Equalization Department is seeking a well-qualified and motivated Real Property Appraiser. Employees in this classification are responsible for appraising residential and commercial properties to establish a fair market value for ad valorem tax purposes according to state and federal guidelines. Appraisers gather information by inspecting property to determine its value for tax purposes. A significant amount of judgement is used during the assessment process, and Appraisers must follow strict adherence to set policies, procedures, and State law. The work is performed throughout the county and requires travel to various locations to perform appraisals. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor and is reviewed for completeness and adherence to policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Performs administrative duties (e.g., writing reports, maintaining files, drafting mail correspondence, communicating information, providing assistance) to maintain efficient departmental operations.
- Assists taxpayers with various issues related to real property (e.g., completing forms, answering questions, resolving complaints).
- Assists the public and government agencies in accessing real property data.
- Communicates with various entities (e.g., contractors, home owners, business owners) to obtain and/or exchange property-related information.
- Drafts and mails various correspondence (e.g., tax value letters to business owners) to communicate property appraisal information.
- Completes valuations and/or assessments of real properties on behalf of the Board of Equalization to determine the amount of property tax owed by property owners.
- Gathers evidence and reviews documentation (e.g., income and expense statements, private appraisals, deeds, liens, mortgages, market trends, attorney general opinions, case law, blueprints, sketches and drawings, legal descriptions) to obtain relevant information related to citizen protests of assessed property values and/or related court cases.
- Inspects real properties (e.g., residences) and related documentation (e.g., property records, maps) to evaluate construction, condition, special features, and functional design.
- Examines the type and location of nearby services (e.g., shopping centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhood features) to evaluate their impact on property values.
- Takes property measurements (e.g., wall lengths, offsets, and corner angles) using tape measure and miter gauge to provide information for property appraisals.
Requirements
- Driver's license.
- Experience in mass appraisal or fee appraisal.
- Experience drafting written correspondences to communicate information to miscellaneous parties.
- Willingness to pass the Alabama Manual course and the IAAO 101 Fundamentals of Real Property within two years of hire.
Qualifications
The following qualifications are desirable and may be considered during the selection process:
- Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser OR Certified General Real Property Appraiser through Alabama Real Estate Appraiser's Board.
- Completion of the Alabama Real Property Appraisal Manual course.
- Completion of the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Course 101: Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal.
Skills
Physical Demands
- 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 Environment
- Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as during regular field visits to external places of business, residences, or construction worksites.
- Involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
Pay
$52,624 - $81,640
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension).
- Generous paid holidays, sick, and vacation leave.