Senior Real Estate Appraiser (TRD #1967)

Onsite$56,930 - $85,405/yrPosted Sep 23, 2026

Job details

Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$56,930 - $85,405/yr
Posted
Sep 23, 2026
Apply on
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About this role

Salary

 

$27.37 - $41.06 Hourly

$56,931 - $85,396 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

 
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within one week of closing date. Applicant use of Artificial Intelligence tools is prohibited during interviews.

Please make sure to attach your transcripts to certify degree (If Applicable) and accounting hours that are required.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position will perform title research and collections on delinquent accounts in 33 counties to be set for sale at public auction in compliance with statutory requirements. It will help taxpayers, State officials, County Officials, individuals that are in state and out of state regarding the status and collection of delinquent property taxes on real property. This position will assist the Taxation and Revenue Legal Division with court actions. It will also assist with mentoring staff and new employees, review delinquent files, as well as process the creation to completion of an auction where deeds issued to paying out excess money proceeds from auctions.

How does it get done?

 
This position will be responsible for:

Research and Collections: Complete an initial review of the delinquent accounts for each assigned county to determine the status of delinquency. To provide assistance to delinquent taxpayers and former owners that were contacted by the Bureau via letter, telephone call, situs visit in order to make aware of delinquency or excess monies. Process IPRA (requests for documents subject to the Inspection of public Records Act).

Sale Preparation: Input and upload all data gathered through the initial collection and research cycle for accounts that are scheduled for sale at public auction. Preparation of all pre-sale documentation required to create a public auction sale of real property in accordance with State statutes.

Conduct Public Auction sale results: Register interested bidders prior to the beginning the public auction sales, actual auctioning of the subject properties, accepting payment, and receipting.

Technical Assistance: Research complex titles in the tax deed record for taxpayers, attorneys, title companies, and other state agencies. Provide assistance to Taxation and Revenue Legal Division, taxpayers, and other state agencies and counties. and depositing of the funds collected via the auction and preparation and distribution of all final reports.

Who are the customers?

 
The customers include the NM taxpayers, County Treasurers, County Assessors and all statewide entities dependent on revenue from property taxes.

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate will have:

- Proven experience navigating county deed records, tracking chains of title, identifying liens or encumbrances, and handling properties with complex ownership histories.
- Thorough understanding of state-specific real estate laws and the property tax code
- Hands-on technical proficiency with Case Manager database system used to log delinquencies, manage property tax case files, and to ensure seamless internal workflows.
- A thorough understanding of DPTB policies and procedures
- An understanding of Cadastral, Parcel, Topographic and Plat Maps

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration and one (1) year of experience in real estate, appraisals, real estate appraisals, accounting, auditing, finance, and/or collections. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

 
The working conditions will require extensive travel with possible overnight stay required throughout the state. All work performed must be completed at each county office and travel in this position is approximately 90% of the time. Work is performed with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Some work is performed outdoors when field inspecting subject properties.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Alee Bird, (505) 795-5393 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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