Employment Opportunities
The San Patricio County Appraisal District is seeking to hire an Appraiser
To conduct appraisals for the District. This individual will perform appraisal work on assigned residential, commercial, rural, industrial and personal property to include inspection and data collection. Course attendance is required and will be provided by the District. The individual will represent the District in the informal and formal protest hearing process. Training will be provided to the qualified candidate by the District.
Salary is scaled based on state certification designation by the Texas Department of Licensing Regulations. Salary scale ranges from $52,464.77 (entry level) to $64,199.77 (RPA) per year.
Generous benefits package including free individual medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plan.
Interested applicants should contact the District for additional requirements or information.
Closing date: Until filled.
Submit resume to:
San Patricio County Appraisal District
Jordan Light – Chief Appraiser
P.O. Box 938 * Sinton, TX 78387-0938
361-364-5402 * Fax 361-364-1198
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Field Appraiser
Job Description
The San Patricio County Appraisal District is currently accepting applications for a Field Appraiser
(Level 1 – 4). This individual may perform appraisal work for property tax purposes on residential,
commercial, rural/agricultural, or light industrial as required by the District.
Purpose of Job: Reporting directly to department manager, this position performs field appraisal
work and/or market analysis on assigned residential properties to produce accurate and credible
property valuations for the tax jurisdictions served by the San Patricio County Appraisal District.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
▪ Serves as an appraiser in Residential Real Estate department to determine fair market value
using generally accepted appraisal practice and mass appraisal concepts as outlined in USPAP
(Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) on all residential type properties as
defined by Texas Property Tax Code and becoming very familiar with how the appraisal
process works from discovery phase to certification of the tax roll.
▪ Executes judgment regarding property values and engages in negotiations to resolve problems
with property owners conducive to office procedures/protocol.
▪ Initiates changes to the appraisal records as appropriate.
▪ Discovery, analysis of market sales, property inspections, and data collection which includes
photographing and measuring.
▪ Process building permits for new and existing residential construction.
▪ Reading and interpreting plats, maps, deeds, blueprints, and other similar documents.
▪ Creates reports, queries and other statistical data to support value as outlined in appraisal
manuals.
▪ Speaking and writing correspondence between department and general public/taxpayers.
▪ Communicate effectively with Manager, co-workers and taxpayers.
▪ Support Appraisal Review Board as assigned in explaining/defending values.
▪ Driving district vehicles to conduct all applicable field work.
▪ Education to obtain RPA designation by the TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulation) (of which cost is provided/covered by SANPATCAD).
▪ Maintains high standards of ethics, integrity and confidentiality.
▪ Compliance with all District policies; and
▪ Other duties as assigned, including special projects and assisting co-workers.
▪ Understands and supports safety standards as required by the job; keeps the workplace clean
and safe
Education and Work Experience:
- Associate Degree Preferred
- High School or Equivalent
- Valid Texas Driver License and/or equivalent ability to legally operate a motor vehicle in Texas.
- Must successfully complete designated training courses, and obtain an RPA certification within
five years of employment with the District in accordance with statutory requirements. - Graduation from an accredited two or four-year college or university with major course work
in real estate or appraisal is preferred. - Previous experience in an appraisal district or tax office is desirable.
- Experience in building construction and real estate appraisal methods and terminology is also
preferred.
Skill Requirements:
- Strong analytical skills, mathematical skills, and the ability read, interpret and understand blue prints, maps, real estate sales contracts, closing statements, deeds and other similar documents.
- Working knowledge of real estate appraisals including understanding of the three generally
accepted approaches to value (cost, market and income approaches). This includes the ability
to perform trend analyses on data relating to market conditions and real property. - Knowledge of analytical techniques regarding research and documentation in relation to
market conditions and their impact on the valuation of real property. - Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven and effective negotiating skills.
- Ability to operate photograph equipment (i.e. camera).
- Ability to use and correctly and accurately read a tape measure.
- Knowledge of how to operate a PC, including the ability to use computer programmed
automated valuation models specifically developed for use in Mass Appraisal software along
with geographic information systems (GIS). - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word. Working knowledge of Access and SQL is desirable.
- Other areas of knowledge preferred are the ability to read and interpret financial statements,
calculation of net operating income, and familiarization with capital and discount rates. - Must be able to work under general supervision and perform field and office work as described
in this document. - Punctuality in terms of scheduled work times.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred but not mandatory.
- Must be able to arrive and be ready to work before 8:00am and work through 5:00pm
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires sitting, walking, bending, squatting, leaning, twisting, stretching arms, climbing
up and down stairs, ramps, and grades for brief periods as described above. Also, using arms,
wrists and fingers perform data entry or typing at computer keyboard, and to use and handle
measuring and photographic equipment while standing, squatting, leaning, bending, or sitting. May
require jumping or hopping over small puddles, and/or other small obstacles such as trenches,
debris, mounds, and climbing over small fences or other similar barriers.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Will be required to conduct field work outside the office in all types of weather and all types of
areas throughout the county as workload demands. Temperature may range up to over 100
degrees in summer and near freezing in winter. Generally, work is limited to indoor office work as
described above during inclement weather. Hazards include driving district vehicle, encountering
and interacting with upset taxpayers, dogs and insects.
Benefits/Prerequisites
- The position is exempt full time, 40 hours per week. Work week is 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, 5 day per week, Monday through Friday. Work on Saturdays or evenings during ARB hearings or
other times as required by administration. This position reports directly to assistant Chief
Appraiser and the Chief Appraiser. - Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable. A verified, acceptable driving
record is required. - Must pass a mandatory drug screen prior to hiring, and drug screening may be conducted at
- random times during employment.
Annual Salary ranges from $52,464.77 (entry level) to $64,199.77 (RPA) per year.
Our benefit package includes individual medical, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave,
and a generous retirement plan.
Closing date: Until filled.
Click Here for an Application
Submit resume to:
San Patricio County Appraisal District
Jordan Light – Chief Appraiser
P.O. Box 938 * Sinton, TX 78387-0938
Phone # 361-364-5402 Fax 361-364-1198
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Clerical Position
SAN PATRICIO COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: Data Entry/Customer Service Clerk
Department: All Departments
Salary Range: Salary Range: $18.75/HR
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Deadline: Until position is filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs clerical / technical duties in support of the Residential, Commercial, Personal Property, Land and Exemption appraisal staff under the direction of the Clerical Supervisor. Primary functions consist of data entry, filing, scanning, answering phones, and customer service functions.
Responsibilities:
- Perform data entry assignments and tasks as assigned, primarily entering data into district database appraisal software system.
- Perform all customer service functions and tasks as assigned, including providing information and assistance to persons that contact the district by phone, email, and walk-in customers. Answer telephones, transfer calls, and take messages.
- Communicate with property / business owners, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.
- Provide clerical assistance and support to appraisers with value changes, computer-generated sketches, printing appraisal cards, and other
- Process Appointment of Agent, Rendition and Exemption and other forms.
- Coordinate and process all city building permits in PACS.
- Assist with Appraisal Review Board functions as assigned.
- Operate office machines, such as photocopiers, scanners, and personal computers.
- Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as value changes.
- File and maintain records.
- Compile, sort, field appraisal cards and other records and verify the accuracy of data with appraisal staff as necessary.
Job Qualifications:
- Knowledge of general office procedures.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
- General knowledge of Office suite software — Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage time efficiently to complete multiple assignments within the designated time periods.
- Ability to giving full attention to work assignments
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and on the telephone.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, professionals, and management.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Prior Appraisal District or Tax Office, and general office work and data entry experience desired.
Physical Demands:
This position requires using arms, wrists and fingers and typing at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time. Also, standing, squatting, leaning, twisting, bending lifting, pulling, pushing, stretching arms.
Environmental Conditions:
Indoor office conditions.
SUBMIT RESUME TO
Jordan Light – Chief Appraiser
Phone # 361-364-5402 Fax 361-364-1198