Salary : $73,611.21 - $106,736.26 Annually
Location : Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 07679
Department: County Assessor
Division: County Assessor Div
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 4:30 PM Mountain
Position classification: Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.
What Success Looks Like In This Job Performs a variety of complex appraisal duties, including collection and analysis of field and market data, in order to determine values of commercial and industrial property within Adams County.
Examples of Duties for Success - Conducts appraisals of new and existing commercial and industrial property within Adams County. Visits, inspects, and measures property sites to ascertain stage of development. Takes detailed notes on quantity, quality, and composition of construction materials used. Records and/or draws property exteriors, improvements, and site boundaries. Indicates area dimensions and calculates square footage. Photographs existing property improvements.
- Examines maps, legal descriptions and building permits to determine and verify property locations and addresses.
- Compares field data with existing real estate records. Updates records and property appraisal cards to reflect additions, completions, and site changes.
- Conducts property valuation research. Collects and analyzes field, market, sales, cost, and income data. Uses statistical methods to determine if values are in compliance with State requirements.
- Identifies and records value estimates and adjustments for properties affected by fire damage, demolition, and other structural or functional problems leading to depreciation. Prorates taxable value of incomplete or damaged property.
- Develops estimates of value for new projects proposed by developers and government agencies.
- Processes and reviews objections to assessment valuations from property owners. Prepares cases defending property values. Represents the Assessor's Office as an expert witness before various boards and in district court if necessary.
- Responds to inquiries from the public that require an explanation or interpretation of the policies and procedures of the Assessor's Office. May explain the valuation process to taxpayers in person or in writing.
- Processes various appraisal forms and documentation. Files building permits and appraisal records. Maintains log of activities.
- Assists in training entry-level appraisal staff and coordinating appropriate educational requirements.
- May work with State Auditor to verify real property values.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications for Success - Property appraisal procedures, methods, and techniques and ability to classify real estate.
- Statutes and regulations relating to real property, appraisals and assessments. Basic understanding of tax codes and guidelines.
- Various approaches to property valuations, including mass appraisal.
- Building design, construction materials, costs, and depreciation.
- County land values, neighborhood uses, and zoning regulations.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Read and interpret maps, blueprints, and legal descriptions.
- Write technical reports and draw to scale.
- Apply logical or scientific principles to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions. Basic understanding of statistics.
- Physically inspect property sites.
- Establish effective working relationships with County staff and officials and the general public.
- Operate standard office equipment such as computers, copy and fax machines, and telephone system.
- Must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office software.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
More Qualifications for Success - Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a real estate appraiser.
- Education and Training:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Additional coursework or training in real estate assessment and/or construction is preferred.
- License or Certificate:
- Real Estate Appraiser's License is required.
- Certified General Appraisal License is preferred.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain within two (2) weeks of employment, a valid Colorado Driver's License.
- Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:- Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
- Requires travel throughout the County to perform appraisals.
- May be exposed to extreme temperatures when working outdoors.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Benefits You Expect:
- AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
- Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
- Generous Vacation/Sick leave
- Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Plan
- Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Fitness Center
- Employee Health Clinics
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Recreation Center Discounts
- Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Wellness programs
- Lactation friendly certified workplace
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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- Yes, I understand but disagree.
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Do you possess at least five (5) years of experience as a real estate appraiser?
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Do you possess at least a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
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Do you have a Real Estate Appraiser's License?
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Do you possess or have the ability to obtain within two (2) weeks of employment, a valid Colorado Driver's License?
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Do you possess a Certified General appraisal license?
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