Appraiser I (RFT)

Appraiser I (RFT)

Salary

$34.08 - $36.89 Hourly

Location

MSB Administration Building, 350 E Dahlia, Palmer, AK

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00131

Department

Finance

Division

Assessments

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the appraisal of real property values in support of the assessment process.

Please note: This is a public facing position responsible for documenting property improvements and answering taxpayer questions and concerns in relation to assessment values. This position functions primarily in the field where you will be entering onto taxpayer's properties. A strong foundation in customer relations and service will be required. Additionally, many of the duties and functions require strong written and computer software skills.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Pay Grade

M1 - M5 - DOE

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and specialized training in the field of work including college courses, certificate program, apprenticeship, etc.

Three (3) years of experience in the occupational field, sufficient to understand the major duties of the position. Such experience includes: appraisal, real estate sales or brokerage, construction trades or construction management. Additional relevant skills and experience includes: knowledge of market values, comparable sales and local trends. Property management or development, project or production management, and hands on knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building systems. Rigorous attention to detail, strong communication skills both verbally and in writing, experience providing customer service, strong accuracy in data entry and skilled in all aspects of Microsoft 365 (Word/Outlook/Excel) is strongly desired.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.

Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700, within ninety (90) days of hire.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Locates, measures, photographs, and inventories residential, commercial, industrial and personal property; interviews property owners to verify interior components and property conditions.
• Reviews all accounts for accuracy; inputs new information into the database, including sketches and photographs.
• Communicates with the general public by phone, email, and in person to answer questions, explain the assessment process, and resolve issues and conflicts.
• Confirms and presents written and oral defenses of assessed values at quasi-judicial hearings before a panel of board members.
• Reviews, analyzes and interprets fee appraisals, brokers opinions of values, and other appraisal documents presented in support of assessed values.
• Responds and assists the Emergency Operation Center in assessing property affected by disasters.
• Performs related duties.

The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program. Following is brief description of some of these benefits.

Health Insurance:

The Borough offers group health insurance to all Regular employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. The plan includes medical, prescription, audio and optional dental and vision benefits. Employees may decline any or all of these coverages. Coverage begins for the employee and family members the 1st of the month following date of employment. Family members include spouse and children under age 26. Beginning July 1, 2022, the amount charged to each employee, with a regular work week of 35 or more hours, will be based on which Tier you select and whether the optional vision/dental coverage is added. That amount will be divided between the first two paychecks of each month. The Borough will pay the remainder of the monthly costs. For employees working at least 30 hours but less than 40 hours a week, if the employee elects to be covered, the employee cost will also be based on the Tier selected and if the optional vision/dental coverage has been added.

Life & AD&D:

All regular full time or part time employees will have life insurance coverage provided by the Borough of $50,000 on themselves, $2,000 on their spouse and $1,000 on each qualified child. The benefit for Accidental Death & Dismemberment on the employee is $50,000.

• Employees may purchase additional life insurance through the State of Alaska Supplemental Benefits System.

Retirement:

PERS Tier IV (applies to employees first entered into PERS service on or after July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees Retirement System is mandatory with a contribution rate of 8%. The Borough portion is as follows: Defined Contribution Plan - 5%; Health Plan - 0.86%, Health Reimbursement Arrangement - $94.92 (per pay period), Occupational Death & Disability - 0.24%.

PERS Tier I, II, & III (applies to employees first entered into PERS service prior to July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory with a contribution rate of 6.75%. The Borough portion is 22%.

For further information, go to the state of Alaskas website at www.state.ak.us/drb.

Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:

The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $176,100.

SBS offers other various benefit options which are fully explained on their website at www.state.ak.us/drb.

Deferred Compensation Plan:

The Borough offers a Deferred Compensation Plan to eligible employees. The maximum amount an employee may defer in any taxable year is 100% of taxable wages or $23,500, whichever is less. Employees over the age of 50 may contribute an additional $7,500 and ROTH $7,000.

Holidays:

The Borough recognizes 11 paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday). Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.

Personal Leave:

Personal leave will begin accruing the first day employment, however, it will not be available until after the employee has completed three (3) months of service. Accrual rates are as follows:

0 through 1 years 6 Hours per pay period

1 through 2 years 6.93 Hours per pay period

3 through 5 years 8.77 Hours per pay period

6 through 10 years 9.7 Hours per pay period

11 years and longer 11.64 Hours per pay period

Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall accrue leave on a pro-rated basis.

01

Many properties are posted with no trespass signs, gated, and require a long walk to access. Additionally, construction areas with uneven terrain, active works sites, and navigating around construction materials and equipment will be common. How do you feel about these types of working conditions? Please give an example of a time when you have faced similar challenges.

02

This position often entails adverse conditions such as working alone in isolated areas, cold temperatures, snow, ice, wind, rain, and wildlife. You may be required to use ATV's, snowmachines, boats, and ride in an airplane to access remote properties. Please provide details of your experience in working in these conditions.

03

Name four major characteristics of a residential house that have a significant impact its market value.

04

Describe how construction quality and building condition could affect a property's market value.

05

Describe a project in which you were responsible for the results from start to finish? How did you measure the success of that project?

06

There is a wide range of functions within this position, ranging from spending most days working alone, to public speaking in front of a board and defending your work. Please describe how your past work experience prepares you for this position.

07

Please describe in detail your experience with using each of the following computer software programs - Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and any AutoCAD/drawing software programs. What is your comfort level working with each of these programs?

Required Question

Employer Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Address 350 E Dahlia Avenue

Palmer, Alaska, 99645

Phone 907-861-8404

907-861-8404

Website http://www.matsu.gov