Temporary Extra Help - Appraiser Inspector

Salary: $31.14 - $36.21 Hourly Location : County Courthouse - 311 Grand Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 Job Type: Temporary/Extra Help Job Number: TMP A600 0526 Department: Assessor's Office Opening Date: 05/27/2026 Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Summary The Whatcom County Assessor's Office is looking to hire an experienced, certified Appraiser to assist with appraisal inspections. Anticipated duties may include, but are not limited to:Conducting exterior inspections of assigned houses, multifamily dwellings, buildings, and manufactured homes.Determining building classification, condition/ effective age, and calculating square footage. Documents features that impact market value.Conducting inspections of urban and rural land, both developed and undeveloped. Inspects properties according to factors affecting value.Interviewing owners, occupants, buyers, sellers, agents and neighbors for information that may influence values.Collecting permits for new residential structures, locates and visits sites, measuring structures and diagrams building footprints, taking photographs, identifying factors influencing values and confirming permit information and square footage as necessary. Length of Position: This position is anticipated to work up to 40 hours per week for 2-3 months, starting in June 2026. Actual hours may vary dependent on candidate's availability and available workload. It is possible on-going part-time work may be available after the initial 2-3 month assignment, not to exceed 69 hours per month. Extension of the assignment will be dependent on candidate's interest and work available. For more information about the Assessor's Office, please view their website: Qualifications This position requires a minimum of two years of experience in the field conducting appraisal inspections. Requires one or more of the following:Washington State Department of Licensing (WA DOL) Real Estate Appraiser CertificationWashington State Department of Licensing (WA DOL) Real Estate Appraiser LicenseWashington State Department of Revenue (WSDOR) Accreditation Requires knowledge of:Appraisal and assessment principles, practices, functions and procedures: cost and market methods of appraising, and various appraising techniques.Building construction costs, materials and quality; building codes and restrictions and engineering requirements as related to building components and various types of construction for residential and business purposes.Land use impacts resulting from associated federal, state and local regulation and ordinance and basic laws related to property ownership and zoning.Mobile device and computer operation including word processing, spreadsheet, database and other applications related to the area of assignment. Requires the ability to: Write concisely and correctly and organize information clearly.Evaluate priorities and independently address assigned appraisal matters, inquiries and complaints.Prioritize and plan work activities using resources effectively.Maintain accurate and organized records, databases, systems and files. At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein. This position is not eligible for benefits. 01 Do you possess a WA State Real Estate Appraiser license or certification from the WA Department of Licensing? YesNo 02 Are you accredited by the Washington State Department of Revenue (WSDOR)? YesNo 03 How many years of experience do you have in the field performing appraisals and inspections? 04 Please describe your appraisal and inspection experience, including the type of work performed. 05 Please list any IAAO or appraisal-related courses you have taken, as well as any other information you feel pertinent that speak to your qualifications and abilities to be able to successfully perform the type of work required of this position. 06 How many hours per week are you available to work between now and August 30, 2026? Please describe your availability below: 07 If temporary, part-time work is available after August 30, 2026, would you be interested and available to continue working in a temporary capacity? Required Question