Instructor - Educational Assessment jobs in Medford, OR

Jackson County Employment Opportunity.

Accountability – Communication – Integrity – Optimism – Respect for Others

• Pass a criminal background check prior to hire. 
• Submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.  
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
• This position is represented by union group SEIU

I.    Position Summary

Performs field inspections of properties for physical improvements and modifications and gathers other data used to make tax assessment evaluations; and, updates records to reflect changes and improvements noted. Performs work accurately with attention to detail often outside of proximity of the supervisor when making field inspections.

II.   Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Conducts field inspections of property and land parcels.
• Identifies and records physical improvements, modifications, and deterioration.
• Measures, draws and diagrams property inventory and additions including buildings, sheds, pools, concrete slabs and other similar improvements; make photographic records as required.
• Researches and obtains other data required for verification of property improvements including sales, rental income, and costs.
• Contacts residents and property owners to obtain information concerning property inventory and improvements to property and to gain access to buildings on the site.
• Responds to questions from land and property owners and the general public concerning field inspections and the property assessment process.
• Makes field drawings, ; maintains files of work completed for review by a lead appraiser/appraiser specialist.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III.  Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND one year of related work experience; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

IV.  Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of property classifications, buildings and related improvements; familiarity with trending values and tax rates for various years; computer hardware and software programs used in making drawings, records and reports documenting inspection work completed.  Ability to safely drive all types  of vehicles to field inspection sites; read and interpret maps, technical manuals and guidelines; use measuring tapes, calculators, computers, rulers and other devices to measure, draw and diagram improvements; check values and record accurate descriptions; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; verify and check files and data; and interpret and explain department policies and procedures as necessary.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Requires the ability to perform on-site field audits including exertion of a moderate amount of physical effort; ability to walk over steep or uneven terrain; some moderate lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling and some climbing; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as filing, data entry and/or use of calculators, ten-key adding machine, or other office equipment or supplies. Tasks are regularly performed outdoors with exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as heat, cold, wetness, dust, odors, vehicular exhaust fumes, and wildfire smoke. Requires driving. 

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Incumbents are exposed to adverse weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, sleet and hail. Incumbents are also exposed to dangerous or unpleasant conditions and substances, including noise, traffic hazards, biohazards, noxious plants and wildlife. May include exposure to disruptive people.

V.   Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.