About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Appraiser for the Business Industrial Personal Property Division in Houston, TX. You will represent the Chief Appraiser by inspecting, recording, and valuing business, industrial, residential, and commercial personal property using mass-appraisal techniques and professional judgment. Work includes field inspections, office record keeping, taxpayer meetings, and use of CAMA and mapping/aerial tools.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site property inspections and measurements for business, industrial, residential, and commercial personal property accounts
• Check and update field appraisal records for accuracy and completeness
• Use aerial imagery and other tools to verify improvement characteristics
• Value accounts and model new business property accounts for mass appraisal
• Input renditions, prepare field packs, and assist during rendition workshops
• Represent the Chief Appraiser in informal meetings with property owners and their representatives; explain findings and consider evidence to form opinions of value
• Complete special projects and account reviews as assigned
• Operate PC/laptop and Confidential Client’s CAMA system to research and retrieve records
• Complete required trainings and credentialing milestones (see Licensing & Certification)

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Education & Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree. Major in Accounting, Finance, or Real Estate preferred.
• In certain circumstances the degree requirement may be waived for candidates who meet one of the following:
  • RPA with current active registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
  • Residential or general appraiser license active with the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
  • Five or more years of relevant experience within the last ten years
  • Current Confidential Client employees: two or more years of experience at the appraisal district plus 60 college credit hours
  • Honorable discharge from a branch of the U.S. Armed Services
• One (1) year of related work experience preferred (real estate or appraisal experience helpful)

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Licensing & Certification

• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and proof of liability insurance for use of a personal vehicle for work
• Must register with TDLR and either have or work toward a TDLR Appraiser License
• Expected training milestones:
  • Complete Level III coursework/exam within 3 years of employment
  • Achieve Registered Professional Appraiser designation within 5 years

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Required Knowledge, Skills & Tools

• Understanding of property inspection and valuation procedures and mass appraisal techniques
• Knowledge of Texas Property Tax Code and related tax law updates
• Familiarity with CAMA systems, mapping/aerial imagery, and basic office software
• Professional conduct and adherence to ethical standards such as USPAP

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Combination of fieldwork and office work; may require repetitive motions and extended periods sitting/standing
• Must be able to visit property sites with rough terrain and work outdoors in varying weather
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to climb steps, reach, bend, and move safely
• Position subject to time pressures, deadlines, and public contact

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Compensation & Type

• Employment type: Full time
• Estimated pay: $61,249 per year (estimated)

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Confidential Client is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment based on any legally protected status or characteristic.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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