REAL PROPERTY EVALUATOR 1

Apply to this opportunity here: www.phila.gov/jobs 

All applications will be accepted from 12/08/2025 to 12/21/2025. 

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. 

What we offer 

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.  
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?  
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. 
• Benefits - We care about your well-being. 

General Job Description: This is advanced training level real property appraisal, assessment and analysis work. Employees in this class learn to use a variety of appraisal approaches, methods and techniques used to estimate the fair market value of residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, vacant land, institutional, or exempt properties in accordance with laws, ordinances and assessment industry standards. Work includes learning the proper techniques for research, data collection and compilation, on-site property inspection and statistical analysis. Work assignments expand in complexity and scope as the employee gains experience.  The employee works under the supervision of a Real Property Evaluation Supervisor.

The Requirements are as follows: 

OPTION 1:
1. EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION: Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.

OR
 
Certification as a Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator or equivalent certification

AND
2. EXPERIENCE: One year of experience:

•appraising real property as a licensed appraiser for a professional appraisal firm, bank, mortgage company, or law firm
•assessing real property for a government agency

OR

OPTION 2:
1. EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade

AND
2. EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience:

•appraising real property as a licensed appraiser for a professional appraisal firm, bank, mortgage company, or law firm
•assessing real property
•performing work as an Assessment Aide in the Office of Property Assessment.

 The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Melanie Chalmers.  You can contact Melanie at Melanie.M.Chalmers@phila.gov.

The City of Philadelphia is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.  Learn more at  

https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact: hrhelpdesk@phila.gov