Appraiser 1 or 2 - McMinnville, OR

The Yamhill County Assessment and Taxation Department is seeking a Business Personal Property Appraiser to join their team. The goal is to fill this position with the most competitive candidate as a Property Appraiser I or Property Appraiser 2 based on the candidate’s level of experience.

Qualifications:

Prior experience with Business Personal Property and Machinery and Equipment is preferred. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. A bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, public administration, or related field is preferred. An associate degree in real estate with emphasis in appraisal or a related field with experience may be accepted. Appraiser certification is required within 6 months of hire. A valid license to drive in Oregon is required in addition to an acceptable driving record as driving is required for this position.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be computer literate and proficient Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. They will have excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbally and in writing. They must be self-directed and detail-oriented with the ability to work in a team environment and to interact with co-workers and members of the public in a courteous, professional manner.

Standing for several hours or traversing over uneven terrain and hillsides may be required at times to perform this job. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

The Benefits

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

15 paid holidays per year.
19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).
PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for 2024 to 2025 plan year. *

*Subject to the AFCSME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026).

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources.

Veterans’ Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources.

Status of Your Application

You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Yamhill County communicates with all candidates via e-mail. If you “opt out” or “unsubscribe” from e-mail notifications, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,164.00 - $6,261.62 per month

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person