Assessor Data Analyst

Position Summary: Under the direction of the County Assessor, performs specialized analysis of real property sales, valuation, and assessment data to support accurate, equitable, and legally compliant property assessments. Conducts annual appraisal area, farm use, and ratio studies; researches ownership and property characteristics; maintains and analyzes assessment records; develops valuation recommendations; and assists with field appraisal, mapping, and public inquiries.

Essential Job Functions:

Plan, conduct, document, and report annual appraisal area studies, including local cost modifier, time adjustment, land, site development cost, benchmark, mobile home depreciation, and other supporting valuation studies.

Conduct farm use studies; compile income and expense information; support Farm Review Board meeting preparation, documentation, and follow-up.

Conduct sales ratio studies using Oregon Department of Revenue methodologies; compare verified sale prices with assessed/appraised values, analyze trends, and recommend adjustments to support market-based valuation.

Collect, validate, enter, reconcile, and analyze sales, ownership, parcel, appraisal, and property transfer data; review deeds, plats, legal descriptions, segregations, combinations, and subdivisions.

Develop valuation analyses for special assessments, property attributes, residential, farm, commercial, and specialized machinery or equipment as assigned; perform field inspections and appraisals when authorized and qualified.

Use computer-assisted mass appraisal, spreadsheet, statistical, GIS, and assessment systems to maintain accurate data, create maps, produce reports, and support assessment decisions.

Research and process real property returns, personal property returns, and value transmittal information; identify changes that may affect property valuation and ensure timely system updates.

Explain valuation methods and assessment processes to property owners, fee appraisers, other county staff, and the public; prepare records and provide technical support for property tax appeals as assigned.

Coordinate with other county departments and government agencies; maintain accurate records, protect confidential information, meet statutory deadlines, and follow applicable safety procedures.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, subordinates, supervisors, elected officials, community partners, and the public.

Perform related duties as assigned to meet County operational needs.