Appraisal Support Specialist - Assessor's Office

## Appraisal Support Specialist - Assessor's OfficeApply: Tucson, AZ: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 17, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR104631# **Job Description Summary**Department - Assessor# **Job Description****Job Type: Classified** **Job Classification: 5865 - Appraisal Support Specialist** **Salary Grade: 5** **Pay Range****Hiring Range: $20.72 - $24.34 Per Hour****Pay Range: $20.72 - $27.97 Per Hour** **Range Explanation:** * Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.* Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The Appraisal Support Specialist performs paraprofessional work in direct support of property appraisal activities within multiple divisions of the Assessor's Office. Placement will be determined in support of business needs. An in-person written skills test will be required as part of the recruitment process. **Essential Functions:** As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. * Performs specialized research of records, data collection, and verification, and prepares reports in direct support of appraisal activities;* Utilizes and updates databases, spreadsheets, logs, maps and drawings using computer-aided drafting software and other application software;* Performs field work assisting appraisers by measuring and making rough drawings of structures, taking notes on types of construction, and updating appraisal records;* Reviews property tax value information and statistical data to ensure accuracy and uniformity, update tax roll valuations, and corrects errors;* Verifies valuation of property and tax statements to property owners and responds to questions from the public regarding property values and taxes;* Documents appraisal field notes and updates property record information;* Reviews property records to verify legal description, clear title, changes in ownership, proportions of land splits, and property tax valuation information;* Reviews and sorts documents, creates new records and inputs, and retrieves information using automated systems;* Interprets, codes, classifies, and enters information from a variety of source documents in an automated data entry system;* Operates various office equipment such as typewriters, computer terminals and personal computers, facsimile machines, photocopiers, calculators, and scanners.* Provides assistance to the public regarding values and assessment process;* May lead and train other paraprofessional or clerical staff. **Minimum Qualifications:** **One year of clerical experience.** **OR:** **High school diploma or GED equivalent.****(Relevant education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)****(Any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment may be substituted.)** **Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the \"Education\" and \"Work Experience\" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write \"see resume\" on your application.****Selection Procedure:** **Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.****Supplemental Information:** Licenses and Certificates: **Valid driver license is required at time of application.**Valid**AZ** driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Within one year of hire must complete the Arizona Department of Revenue introduction to property tax course, failure to satisfactorily complete coursework shall be grounds for termination. Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, reaching and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors. Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position. EEO Information: **Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.**We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr