Comptroller - Commercial Appraiser - Central Texas District

Comptroller - Commercial Appraiser - Central Texas District (00055154)

Organization: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS Primary Location: Texas-Austin Work Locations: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) 111 E 17th Street Austin 78774

Job: Business and Financial Operations Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time State Job Code: 2064 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 19 Salary (Pay Basis): 5,750.00 - 5,750.00 (Monthly) Number of Openings: 1 Overtime Status: Exempt Job Posting: Jan 8, 2026, 1:52:44 PM Closing Date: Feb 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Description

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Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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About The Division

The Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD) provides technical assistance to local governments and taxpayers on property tax issues but does not grant jurisdiction to intervene in local tax is split into four areas, allowing the Division to offer technical assistance and implement statutory requirements in many innovative ways. The areas are outreach and support, education and communications, field appraisals, and data analysis. Apply to become a part of this great innovative Division.

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General description

The Comptroller’s office is seeking a Commercial Field Appraiser in the Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD). This position is under the Appraisal Operations Area, Complex Property Appraisal Section.

This role performs journey-level appraisal work. Work involves conducting property value ratio studies, gathering property sales information, and conducting various property appraisals. Represents the Property Tax Division in formal and informal appeals. Works within a multiple-county-region under the direction of supervisor and lead appraiser.

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Work Hours

Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division is an opportunity to work remotely from home and perform the School District Property Value Study within an assigned region. Candidates for this position should reside or be willing to reside in the following counties:

Commercial Appraiser – Central Texas

Atascosa, Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Burleson, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Lee, Milam, Travis, Williamson, Wilson.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Six (6) years of appraisal work such as residential, commercial or personal property.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, management or real estate.
• Eight (8) years of commercial appraisal experience utilizing the income, cost and market approach.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Appraiser II requires an appraiser to hold a Level IV RPA designation or another professional appraiser designation.
• A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment.
• Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A state issued driving record for the last 36 months; valid Texas driver’s license (or state of residency driver’s license); and current proof of automobile insurance.

In this role you will:**

• Apply local cost modifier, develop land schedules based on sales, consult industry publications, and gather income and expense information on commercial properties. Assign sale, costs, and income information related to each property appraisal. Inspect properties and contact real buyers and sellers for information on the property’s real estate market value.
• Prepare economic or statistical reports. Examine and verify real estate records to determine property ownership, incomes, and expenses in connection with real estate ownership.
• Participate in formal and informal appeals. Provide testimony in legal proceedings.

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Important Note to the Candidate:

Salary is contingent upon you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job on the occupational category for the position.

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The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.