--- title: Appraiser II/Appraiser III at Gunnison County description: Gunnison County is hiring for the Appraiser II/Appraiser III role in Gunnison, CO. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/appraiser-ii-appraiser-iii-at-gunnison-county-01a118c5-6785-78c7-9f44-6d94e5d3895d date: 2026-10-08T00:15:45Z og_description: Join Gunnison County as Appraiser II/Appraiser III in Gunnison, CO. Pays $32.06–$38.32 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/vcea0g.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Gunnison County | | **Location** | Gunnison, CO | | **Salary** | $32.06/hr - $38.32/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 07, 2026 | ## Description **Who We Are** Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four-year overlapping terms. **Perks of the Gunnison Valley** "The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" **For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website** [**here.**](https://gunnisoncrestedbutte.com/) **Benefits** • Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 8 hours/month • Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service • Dependent Care FSA • FSA and HSA • Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary • Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership • Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children • Employee Assistance Program • Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement. • 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match • Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement. • 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match • Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships **Job Summary** **Appraiser II** Performs fully proficient professional appraisal work involving the research, inspection, analysis, and valuation of residential, agricultural, manufactured housing, vacant land, and other assigned real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Independently applies established appraisal methods, market information, property data, and statutory requirements to determine equitable property values. This position represents the fully proficient professional level within the Appraiser career path and is distinguished from Appraiser I by demonstrated appraisal proficiency, increased independence, broader property-class responsibility, greater complexity of assignments, and the ability to independently resolve routine appraisal and valuation issues. Advancement to Appraiser III is based on demonstrated advanced proficiency, experience, expanded property-class expertise, complexity and scope of assigned work, and organizational need and is not automatic based on tenure. **Appraiser III** Performs advanced professional appraisal work involving the research, inspection, analysis, modeling, and valuation of complex real and/or specialized property for ad valorem tax purposes. Independently manages advanced appraisal assignments and applies appropriate appraisal methodologies, market information, statutory requirements, and professional judgment to establish accurate and equitable property values. This position represents the advanced professional level within the Appraiser career path and is distinguished from Appraiser II by the complexity and scope of assigned property classes, advanced valuation analysis, greater independent judgment, responsibility for complex appeals, and service as a technical resource to other appraisal staff. Assignments may include primary responsibility for particular geographic areas, property classes, or specialized valuation functions based on the operational needs of the Assessor’s Office. **Pay Rate** **Appraiser II** The hourly range is from $32.06 to $36.50 depending on experience, plus full benefits. Appraiser III The hourly range is from $33.66 to $38.32 depending on experience, plus full benefits. ***The County pays monthly on the last week day of the month.*** **View the full Appraiser II job description** [**here.**](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:e7fd2f83-df4f-402c-8256-7948ae2f80c3) **View the full Appraiser III job description** [**here.**](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:5f9f34db-a6af-4d12-b6a9-1a5f588ecbe5) **Hiring Manager** Alexandra Cohen ACohen@gunnisoncounty.org **Anticipated Job Posting Close Date** Open until filled. **Appraiser II** - Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and meet County driving requirements due to field inspection responsibilities. - Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 200 within the first year of employment. - Must possess and maintain a State of Colorado Ad Valorem Appraisal License, or higher licensure. - Must complete required coursework in statistics, valuation modeling related to mass appraisal, and finance, consistent with departmental and State requirements. - Must complete required departmental training within established timeframes. **Appraiser III** - Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license and meet County driving requirements due to field inspection responsibilities. - Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 200 within the first year of employment. - Maintaining continuing education hours sufficient to keep Appraisal License current, as determined by the Colorado State Board of Real Estate Appraisers, is required. - Must possess and maintain a State of Colorado Certified General or Certified Residential Appraisal License, as required by assigned responsibilities. - Additional appraisal education, certification, or specialized training may be required based on assigned property classes. - Must complete required departmental and professional appraisal training within established timeframes. **Qualifications/Education** **Appraiser II** - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, business, statistics, construction, public administration, or a related field preferred. - Progressively responsible experience in real property appraisal, property assessment, real estate valuation, or closely related work sufficient to demonstrate proficiency at the Appraiser II level. - An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. **Appraiser III** - Bachelor’s degree in real estate, finance, economics, business, statistics, construction, public administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. - Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in property appraisal, property assessment, valuation, or a closely related field. - Demonstrated experience independently valuing multiple or complex property classes. - Experience with specialized property valuation may be required based on assigned responsibilities. - An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. ## Skills - Construction - Inspection - Certified Residential Appraiser - Property Assessment - Real Estate Valuation - Valuation - Statistics - Property/Asset Appraisal - Field Inspection - Continuing Education - Real Estate Appraisal License - Driving ## Benefits - Dental Insurance - Tax-Advantaged Accounts - Pet Insurance - Child/Elder Care - 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans - 401(a) Plans - Health Insurance - Vision Insurance - Mental Health - Professional Development - Sick Leave - Life Insurance ## Related - [Real Estate & Property jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/real-estate-and-property?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Appraisal jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/real-estate-and-property/appraisal?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Real Estate Appraiser jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/real-estate-and-property/appraisal/real-estate-appraiser?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [Colorado](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 58187 jobs - [General Government](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/government-administration/general-government?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 25130 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)