Salary: $42.85 Hourly
Location : Borough Administration Building - 144 N. Binkley, Soldotna, AK
Job Type: Full-time
Department: ASSESSING DEPARTMENT
Division: APPRAISAL
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

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Definition
Under the general direction and supervision of the director of assessing, the appraisal systems analyst performs research-oriented, mass-appraisal work in the valuation of property involving the development of statistical models with computer assistance.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance or Statistics.

OR

1. Associates Degree and 5 years' experience working as a real estate appraiser in a fee appraisal or governmental assessing office; candidate should have a good working knowledge of real estate sales, financing programs, building construction components, and appraisal techniques are preferred.

OR

1. 10 years' experience of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and be able to handle and resolve problems. Experience in real estate sales/financing, building construction or as a construction cost estimator may be considered.

Candidate needs to have and maintain a minimum level I certification with the AAAO or have transferrable coursework to obtain certification within 2 years of hire. Current level 1 certification requirements through the AAAO are: Course 151 USPAP, 2 years of appraisal experience (no less than 12 months as a mass appraiser) and IAAO Course 101 Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal (or similar) or 3 correspondence courses. The requirement also requires an additional 80 points. Candidate needs to have and maintain a minimum level III certification with the AAAO within 6 years of hire.

The candidate is required to have or obtain a valid Alaska driver's license.
Essential Functions

1. Develops, sets up and maintains computer costs and operational tables for real property appraisals.
2. Completes physical inspections of sold properties and other inspections as assigned.
3. Investigates real property appraisal problems including through physical assessments and, when indicated, coordinates solution of problems with the director of assessing, administrative manager, information systems staff and software vendor.
4. Prepares documentation for the real property appraisers and Board of Equalization (BOE) in support of value calculations and conclusions in the form of sales or summary reports.
5. Prepares a pre-Board of Equalization (BOE) information and training packet and assists the Assessor in presentation of this packet to the BOE.
6. Maintains computer operational tables related to real property assuring proper allocation to appropriate economic or geographic neighborhoods.
7. Implements and maintains tables, charts, neighborhood location codes and builds models and maintains rates for real property valuations with cooperation and feedback from field appraisal staff.
8. Attends and actively participates in applicable meetings and available course studies (as budgets allow) regarding the real and personal property appraisal process and available software upgrades and changes.
9. Assists appraisers and system users in navigation of the various tabs, screens and applications within the appraisal software when needed.
10. Maintains and updates the Appraiser Field Manual and instructs appraisers regarding any changes in procedures. Coordinates changes with the administrative manager, appraisal manager and Assessor when applicable.
11. Develops and maintains a Database Dictionary describing different functions within the software, and how those functions relate to value where applicable.
12. Tests new software versions for functionality. Documents any problems found and pursues the proper course of action for correction with the administrative manager, the MIS department, software, or all.
13. Attends all BOE hearings, answering any questions that may arise as to how values are arrived at with regard to residential properties.
14. Assists appraisers in explaining to the public how residential values are arrived at.
15. Assists Commercial and Land appraisers in setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting the modeling functions related to their duties as required.

Other Functions:

1. Other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate orally and to use hands and fingers dexterously to operate office equipment; and regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and walking for prolonged periods on uneven icy terrain. This position requires the ability to access non-road accessible land within the Kenai Peninsula Borough during all weather conditions using four wheeler, ATV, snow machine, snowshoes, small aircraft, etc. The employee must occasionally transport up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Requirements:
1. Vehicle Requirements: Vehicle must be shown to be safe and reliable and must be able to meet the criteria established in the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Vehicle Policy within 30 days of hire.
2. Firearms: May be required to be trained on and/or to carry firearms for work in remote locations.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying!
Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans
• Coverage begins on date of hire into a regular position.
• Biweekly payroll (24 pay periods); employee's contribution (pre-tax) deduction
• Borough-provided contribution for HSA or HRA

High Deductible Health Plan
Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual - $2,000*
Family - $4,000*
Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum:
Individual - $5,500 In-Network / $15,000 Out-of-Network
Family - $9,000 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-Network

A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee's spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan.

Prescription Drug Plan Note:
Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual - $2,000*
Family - $4,000*
* Medical and prescription deductibles are combined and cross-accumulate
* Medical and prescription out-of-pocket maximums are combined and cross-accumulate

Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):
Employee $47.50 ($95/month)
Spouse $47.50 ($95/month)
Children (1 - 5) $12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month)
Children (6+) $75 ($150 total/month)

Dental Plan
Calendar Year Deductible
Individual - $75 / Family - $250
Annual Maximum Benefit per Person - $2,500
Vision Plan
There is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan.
Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses.

Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):
Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents $15 ($30/month)

Borough Contribution to HSA or HRA
Health Savings Account
Calendar Year Contribution
$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family

Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Calendar Year Contribution
$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family

Employees who elect to participate in, and meet eligibility requirements for, the HRA or HSA, shall have the Employer's contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their account in equal monthly installments during the first pay period paid on the first payday of each month.

Guardian Flight AirMed & LifeMed AK transportation
Discounted family membership for air ambulance services available at employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program
Offered through Magellan Health, this program provides free support services to employees & their family. Options include limited counseling, wellbeing coaching, legal services & more.
Career Grants
Available to regular status, classified employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee funded via pre-tax deduction. These optional accounts include a Medical FSA for qualifying medical/dental/vision expenses, a Limited Purpose FSA for qualifying dental/vision expenses, or a dependent care FSA for qualifying childcare/eldercare expenses. All accounts have maximum annual limits set by the IRS & must be elected annually.
Group Life and AD&D
A life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children.
Additional Group Life and AD&D
Additional life insurance available at employee's expense.
Supplemental Insurance Policies
Supplemental policies including accident, cancer, disability and critical illness available through Colonial Life at employee's expense via payroll deduction.
Pet Insurance
Discounted rates for pet insurance through MetLife available at employee's expense.
Personal Leave-Paid Time Off-PTO
Employees accrue 3.08 hours of PTO per full pay period from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 1, 2, 5, and 10-year schedule. New hires receive a lump sum of $1,000 upon completion of 12 months of
satisfactory service.
Holidays
Ten scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays.
Administrative Leave
Administrative employees who are overtime exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act will receive up to 160 hours of administrative leave per year, as earned, to be used like annual leave.
Retirement
Enrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under.
Please note, PERS calculates service based on 6 hrs. per day/30 hrs. per week as full-time. If working less than this, your years of service (used to determine vesting schedule, retirement etc.) will be prorated accordingly. Please contact PERS for more information.
Supplemental Retirement Accounts
Available at employee's expense through MissionSquare Retirement. Options include an optional, employee-funded, pre-tax 457 deferred compensation program and/or a post-tax IRA.

*pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family, based on month of hire for new hires. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family.

This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference?

• Yes
• No

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COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

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RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

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Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
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Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) personal references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
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Do you currently possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess:• A Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance or Statistics?Or• Associates Degree and 5 years' experience working as a real estate appraiser in a fee appraisal or governmental assessing office; candidate should have a good working knowledge of real estate sales, financing programs, building construction components, and appraisal techniques are preferred?Or• 10 years' experience of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position, and be able to handle and resolve problems. Experience in real estate sales/financing, building construction or as a construction cost estimator may be considered?Please answer below with your qualifications.
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