Personal Property Appraisal Technician

Personal Property Appraisal Technician

Salary

$24.99 - $33.45 Hourly

Location

Salem, OR

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

328-2026-1

Department

Assessors Office

Division

Valuation and Appraisal

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

06

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Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

To perform technical analysis, research and a variety of professional accounting functions involved in the valuation of assessable real or personal property, in compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of Appraisal Supervisor and/or the County Assessor who assigns work and reviews results for conformance to department policies and standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision is not a responsibility of positions in this class.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Perform technical analysis, research, and a variety of complex assessment and valuation functions related to assessable personal property in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, Marion County ordinances, policies, and established procedures. Review, analyze, reconcile, and maintain confidential property and assessment information to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper valuation. Research and resolve account, filing, and assessment discrepancies and communicate extensively with taxpayers and business representatives by telephone, email, and in person to obtain and verify information, resolve issues, explain filing and assessment requirements and procedures, and respond to questions and concerns.
• Review and process Confidential Personal Property Returns submitted annually pursuant to ORS 308.290 by a variety of business enterprises for property tax assessment. Process returns received either in hard-copy format or electronically through the County's eFiling program. Review reported asset information for completeness and accuracy and ensure confidential information is handled in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Analyze, reconcile, and balance reported asset information and values; identify discrepancies, omissions, or inconsistencies; research and resolve differences as necessary. Apply appropriate valuation schedules and methodologies to reported property and calculate annual real market value and assessed value. Review current and prior-year information to identify changes or reporting issues requiring additional research or taxpayer contact.
• Use Excel and other applicable software and assessment systems to organize, reconcile, and analyze property and valuation data. Utilize formulas, spreadsheet functions, data comparisons, and other analytical tools to verify calculations, identify discrepancies and trends, reconcile information from multiple sources, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of assessment data.
• Prepare professional written correspondence to taxpayers, business representatives, and other agencies regarding filing requirements, account discrepancies, requests for information, valuation and assessment matters, deadlines, and other personal property issues. Clearly communicate applicable requirements, findings, and necessary corrective actions. Develop and maintain internal procedures, instructions, and reference materials related to personal property processes to promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and established practices. Document correspondence and other relevant account activity.
• Perform discovery and research activities to identify new businesses and taxable personal property and track changes to existing businesses, including relocations, ownership changes, closures, and changes in property or operations. Research and verify business locations, ownership, account information, and other relevant data using available records, databases, business filings, and other research sources. Establish new accounts and update existing account information as necessary to ensure known taxpayers and taxable property are accurately identified, maintained, assessed, and assigned to the proper location.
• Identify, research, and evaluate a wide range of machinery, equipment, and other taxable personal property. Review available information regarding manufacturer, make, model, capacity, features, age, condition, and other relevant characteristics to determine appropriate classification and establish real market value.
• Assist with and participate in personal property appeals at applicable levels of the property tax appeal process. Research account history, valuation information, filings, correspondence, and other relevant documentation; assist in preparing supporting information and exhibits; track appeal status and deadlines; and work with the supervisor and other staff to ensure required documentation and responses are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Represent Marion County in appeal proceedings as assigned.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and seminars as required to maintain knowledge of personal property assessment and valuation practices, applicable laws and administrative rules, departmental procedures, software, and other job-related requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Associate degree with major course work in accounting, real estate or a related field; AND
• One year of technical/appraisal, research/analysis experience or professional fiscal management or accounting experience; OR
• Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This position is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, days, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of basic principles, practices and procedures of personal/real property valuation; ORS regulations and guidelines and County ordinances that apply; principles, practices and procedures of accounting, fiscal management and mathematics; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment; principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting; personal and real property assessment processes and procedures. Substantial skill and ability to read and interpret maps and blueprints; compile data from various sources; analyze data and prepare accurate statements or reports; process data at a speed necessary for successful job performance; operate electronic calculating machines at a speed and accuracy level necessary for successful job performance; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; prepare clear and concise reports; work with considerable independence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; stoops; climbs stairs; turns neck 90 degrees in either direction; twists waist 90 degrees in either direction; walks; reaches overhead; lifts and carries up to 20 lbs. for 300 feet; uses hands and fingers to feel, grasp and handle objects; operates a keyboard; rapid mental/eye/hand coordination; speaks clearly and audibly; reads an 8 pt. font; distinguishes shades; sees with depth perception; hears a normal speech level; exposure to all weather conditions while performing services in the community; traverses wet and uneven areas; exposure to office cleaning chemicals and toners; may climb ladders and scaffolds.; possible risk of exposure to blood/body fluids.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR

• Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR

• Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:

• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR

• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.

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To receive credit for your supplemental questions, your answers must be supported by details in the education and/or work experience section of your application form. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. Do you understand this statement?

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Describe your experience using Microsoft Excel to organize, analyze, compare, or reconcile data.

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Describe a situation where you identified a problem, discrepancy, or missing information in your work. What steps did you take to research the issue and determine how to resolve it?

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Describe your experience working with statutes, regulations, policies, or other technical requirements, as well as confidential or sensitive information.

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Employer Marion County

Address PO BOX 14500

Salem, Oregon, 97309

Phone (503) 566-3949

Website https://www.co.marion.or.us/HR/Pages/jobs.aspx