Junior Appraiser

Property Assessor

Sandoval County

$43,721.60 - $50,273.60 Annually

Bernalillo, NM

Classified Full Time

Job Number : 2025-00105

Division : Assessor's Office

Department : Assessor's Office

Opening Date : 08 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Purpose

Collects property information, determines market value and property valuation for assigned residential properties; ascertains property values for individual property appraisal using cost and market approaches to property value.

A job description is intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job. Job descriptions are not intended to list all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience : High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution and one (1) year of experience performing general office work, field support, surveying or construction that includes six (6) months of experience in property valuation methods as an appraiser, appraiser assistant, appraiser trainee OR two (2) years of real estate related experience as a realtor, developer, contractor, real estate agent or related position.

Required Licenses or Certifications : Valid New Mexico Driver's License.

Other Requirements

Additional Requirements : International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) training and certification I (course 101) within one year of hire. International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) II certification (course 102) is required within two years of hire.

Essential Job Functions

• Determines market value and property valuation of assigned residential properties; inspects properties, measures and sketches improvements, identifies property characteristics, confirms map details, and inputs data into CAMA (Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal) system.
• Learns and applies cost and market approaches to establish property value.
• Learns the special agricultural evaluation guidelines and assists with valuation.
• Develops fair and equitable valuation of property in compliance with state tax code and County policies.
• Performs statistical sales analysis of properties.
• Works with property owners and tax reps; schedules appointments, coordinates access issues, and helps to resolve problems; responds to property owner inquiries and concerns; assists with formal and informal protests.
• Ascertains values for both individual and mass property appraisal using cost and market approaches to value.
• Works directly with local and state agencies, utility providers, and contractors to accurately determine cost and utility access for accurate valuation.
• Processes technical documents and maintains all property assessment records in accordance with New Mexico statutes.
• Fulfills and maintains the goals, standards and objectives of the Assessor's Office and Sandoval County.
• Learns and stays abreast of current and proposed statutory regulations and requirements, technologies, valuation methods, and market conditions.
• Perform or assist with all duties required of lower level appraisal job functions as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position reports to the Appraisal Supervisor.