Appraisal Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $34.75 - $51.51 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 632 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00261
Department: Finance
Division: Property Appraisal Commercial
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT: Finance - Property Appraisal Commercial
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 5:00pm during Probation. Schedule may change to 9/80 or other similar after probation.
LOCATION: City Hall - 632 W 6th Ave, 7th Floor
Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Under general supervision, performs technical research-oriented, mass-appraisal work in the valuation of property involving the development of statistical models with computer assistance. Duties include appraising personal, residential, commercial, and industrial properties utilizing both traditional and mass appraisal technologies. Duties cover collecting and analyzing raw sales data using computer sorting and statistical packages, developing Market, Cost, and Income statistical models, implementing and testing statistical models, making field market inquiries, and sales data verifications; including rental surveys, expense-ratio surveys, sales surveys, leasehold research, and cost research. Duties include development of cost valuation tables. The duties also include providing lead direction for other employees by making specific duty assignments and reporting back as to the quality and quantity of work being completed by junior grade staff. Duties also include review and training of new equal grade staff and junior grade staff. Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and seven (7) years of experience in the appraisal of real and/or personal property, of which one (1) year must have been as a Senior Appraiser with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
Associate's degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or a related discipline, and five (5) years of experience in the appraisal of real and/or personal property, of which one (1) year must have been as a Senior Appraiser with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or a related discipline, and three (3) years of experience in the appraisal of real and/or personal property, of which one (1) year must have been as a Senior Appraiser with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.
OR
Master's degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or a related discipline, and one (1) year of experience in the appraisal of real and/or personal property.
Must possess and/or obtain:

• Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire

Preference:

• International Association of Assessment Officers (IAAO) designation
• Alaska Association of Assessment Officers (AAAO) member
• MAI designation from the Appraisal Institute
• 3 years mass appraisal experience
• 3 years commercial real estate appraisal experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience in Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) or R, in the context of mass appraisal

Additional Important Information
Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA applicants.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you affiliated with the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your completed level of education?

• Less than high school
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Associate's degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or a related discipline
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or a related discipline
• Master's degree in Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, or a related discipline

04
Which best describes your experience in the appraisal of real and/or personal property?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

05
Which best describes your experience as a Senior Appraiser with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

06
Do you have a valid State of Alaska Driver's License or can obtain one by the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question