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
2026-00087
Department
Finance
Division
Assessments
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/9/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the appraisal of real property values in support of the assessment process.
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 work experience includes appraisal, real estate, construction trades or construction management. Relevant experience and/or skills may include: Hands-on knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building systems. Property management or development: Familiarity with property value influences. Real estate sales or brokerage: Knowledge of market values, comparable sales, and local trends.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check.
Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700, within ninety (90) days of hire.
Duties/Responsibilities
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.
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
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, and boats to access remote property. Many properties are posted with no trespass signs, are gated, and require long walks to access. You will also be conducting property inspections which could be construction areas where you may need to walk on uneven terrain, through active work areas and navigate around construction materials, and equipment. Are you comfortable working under these conditions?
02
Name four major characteristics of a residential house that have a significant impact on the value of the house.
03
Describe how construction quality and building condition could affect the value.
Required Question
Employer Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Address 350 E Dahlia Avenue
Palmer, Alaska, 99645
Phone 907-861-8404
907-861-8404
Website http://www.matsugov.us