Maricopa County
Posting Date
01/14/26
Application Deadline 01/19/26
Pay Range $23.00 - $31.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Assessor
About the Position If you are an experienced Field Appraiser and are looking for the next step in your career, consider joining the Maricopa County Assessor's Office! As the Senior Field Appraiser, you will capture property information primarily for a diverse range of properties, including agricultural, commercial, high‑value custom residential, specialized; and complex business personal properties. We will count on you to collect and record data electronically to support the accurate capture of property information used by CAMA to produce mass appraisal models and by appraisers conducting appraisal analysis.
About Us Named one of Arizona's top places to work in 2023 and 2025, the Maricopa County Assessor is dedicated to ensuring their employees feel valued and appreciated. The commitment to employing professionals and providing them with state‑of‑the‑art tools and resources to produce fair and equitable property values shows a strong commitment to serving the citizens of Maricopa County. Fair and accurate property assessments are crucial for maintaining a just and transparent system for property taxes and public services. Come and be a part of our mission to place employee satisfaction and community service at the forefront.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work‑life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on‑site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Two years of experience in an appraisal or similar environments such as real estate, construction, property inspection, titling, or mortgage, which includes one year of experience performing discovery, measurement, verification, or other technical functions related to property appraisal and assessment
High school diploma or GED
Possession of an Arizona Department of Revenue Provisional Certification may substitute for one year of the experience requirement
Other Requirements
Must possess a formal certification in field appraisal techniques by the time of hire, OR
Must complete an Assessor's Office training in field appraisal techniques and practices within 12 months of hire date
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire
We Also Value
Experience with computer‑assisted sketching/drawing programs
Experience with spreadsheets and other computer software programs
Job Contributions
Captures property data in a timely and accurate manner by conducting field visits to properties, measuring properties, noting property descriptions, counts, and relevant property characteristics
Uses desktop review software and other systems to systematically capture and verify properties and their characteristics
Canvasses for new properties, improvements, special features, changes, or additions to value by traveling to assigned areas or using the desktop review process and aerial photography
Gathers information about existing properties and properties under construction from miscellaneous property representatives
Documents property notes, measurements, field inspection dates, and other information accurately by hard copy or electronically
Creates and updates scaled property drawings based on field measurements, blueprints, plans, or CAD files containing property details to accurately represent properties accurately
Ensures accuracy of data in Assessor's records by performing basic to moderately complex mathematical calculations including determination of square footage, fractions, or decimals using standard formulas, determining age and grading factors
Contributes to the accuracy and currency of Assessor data by taking photographs and drawing sketches of properties and entering these into Assessor's electronic records
Supports the verification and correction of property data necessary for the fair and equitable valuation of properties by working closely with analytic appraisers and CAMA to resolve anomalies and adjustments; conducting field visits and using computer systems to obtain additional or correct information on properties, property components, and characteristics for use in addressing variances, appeals, making grading or obsolescence decisions, appraisal analysis or model adjustments
May mentor Field Appraisers as assigned
Working Conditions
May work in extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain or construction sites. Works in desert environments with dangerous flora and fauna.
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Application Deadline 01/19/26
Pay Range $23.00 - $31.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Assessor
About the Position If you are an experienced Field Appraiser and are looking for the next step in your career, consider joining the Maricopa County Assessor's Office! As the Senior Field Appraiser, you will capture property information primarily for a diverse range of properties, including agricultural, commercial, high‑value custom residential, specialized; and complex business personal properties. We will count on you to collect and record data electronically to support the accurate capture of property information used by CAMA to produce mass appraisal models and by appraisers conducting appraisal analysis.
About Us Named one of Arizona's top places to work in 2023 and 2025, the Maricopa County Assessor is dedicated to ensuring their employees feel valued and appreciated. The commitment to employing professionals and providing them with state‑of‑the‑art tools and resources to produce fair and equitable property values shows a strong commitment to serving the citizens of Maricopa County. Fair and accurate property assessments are crucial for maintaining a just and transparent system for property taxes and public services. Come and be a part of our mission to place employee satisfaction and community service at the forefront.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work‑life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on‑site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Two years of experience in an appraisal or similar environments such as real estate, construction, property inspection, titling, or mortgage, which includes one year of experience performing discovery, measurement, verification, or other technical functions related to property appraisal and assessment
High school diploma or GED
Possession of an Arizona Department of Revenue Provisional Certification may substitute for one year of the experience requirement
Other Requirements
Must possess a formal certification in field appraisal techniques by the time of hire, OR
Must complete an Assessor's Office training in field appraisal techniques and practices within 12 months of hire date
Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona Driver's license by the time of hire
We Also Value
Experience with computer‑assisted sketching/drawing programs
Experience with spreadsheets and other computer software programs
Job Contributions
Captures property data in a timely and accurate manner by conducting field visits to properties, measuring properties, noting property descriptions, counts, and relevant property characteristics
Uses desktop review software and other systems to systematically capture and verify properties and their characteristics
Canvasses for new properties, improvements, special features, changes, or additions to value by traveling to assigned areas or using the desktop review process and aerial photography
Gathers information about existing properties and properties under construction from miscellaneous property representatives
Documents property notes, measurements, field inspection dates, and other information accurately by hard copy or electronically
Creates and updates scaled property drawings based on field measurements, blueprints, plans, or CAD files containing property details to accurately represent properties accurately
Ensures accuracy of data in Assessor's records by performing basic to moderately complex mathematical calculations including determination of square footage, fractions, or decimals using standard formulas, determining age and grading factors
Contributes to the accuracy and currency of Assessor data by taking photographs and drawing sketches of properties and entering these into Assessor's electronic records
Supports the verification and correction of property data necessary for the fair and equitable valuation of properties by working closely with analytic appraisers and CAMA to resolve anomalies and adjustments; conducting field visits and using computer systems to obtain additional or correct information on properties, property components, and characteristics for use in addressing variances, appeals, making grading or obsolescence decisions, appraisal analysis or model adjustments
May mentor Field Appraisers as assigned
Working Conditions
May work in extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain or construction sites. Works in desert environments with dangerous flora and fauna.
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now! #J-18808-Ljbffr